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Gennaro questions DOB on crane permits for solar installation

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:35:26 · 42 sec

Gennaro calls DOB to discuss Intro 343 and asks what crane permits are required for solar panel installation. Jill Rebecki of DOB says there is no solar-specific crane permit; a general crane permit would apply.

James F. Gennaro

And now, as I said, we want to accommodate the folks at DOB.

James F. Gennaro

This has to do with Intro 343 by Councilmember Nurse about the solar bill.

James F. Gennaro

And here's a question.

James F. Gennaro

It's set up and then two.

James F. Gennaro

Little, yeah, it's a setup and like two questions.

James F. Gennaro

Well, let's just say three questions.

James F. Gennaro

For the first one, okay.

James F. Gennaro

What type of crane permits are required?

James F. Gennaro

Maybe you should get to the witness table, yes.

James F. Gennaro

What type of crane permits are required for the installation of solar panels?