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Waterfront Navigator
New York City's one-stop permit planner for businesses and developers seeking environmental permits for waterfront construction.
Streamlining the Process
Waterfront Navigator is a one-stop permitting information center for waterfront developers, providing a centralized source of information to help streamline the process of obtaining state and federal permits. Businesses doing construction, repairs, and maintenance along New York City’s waterfront face a confusing permitting process that requires the approval of multiple City, State, and federal agencies.
Waterfront Navigator
Expedite your waterfront construction project.
Get Started
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Get the permits you need
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Reduce regulatory review times
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Information around regulation steps, milestones, timeframes, and decision-making
We welcome your comments and suggestions about how we can improve future versions of the Waterfront Navigator.
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WFMMS
To access up-to-date info, maps, and reports on the NYC waterfront, explore the Waterfront Facilities Maintenance Management System.
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