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DOB explains crane permit costs and typical solar equipment

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:36:09 · 21 sec

Rebecki says crane permit applications cost $150–$250 and solar installations often use aerial lifts that do not require crane permits. Gennaro asks follow-ups about cost and equipment.

James F. Gennaro

And please state your name for the record.

James F. Gennaro

Sure.

Jill Rebecki

My name is Jill Rebecki.

Jill Rebecki

I'm Assistant Commissioner of Engineering Services.

Jill Rebecki

And I oversee the cranes and derricks unit.

Jill Rebecki

So for the installation of solar panels, there's not like specifically a crane permit for a solar panel.

Jill Rebecki

You just get a crane permit.

Jill Rebecki

Right.

Jill Rebecki

And then however you're going to use it is how you're going to use it.

Jill Rebecki

So it's not explicit.