N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 23-402: § 23-402 Permit required.

No public pay telephone shall be installed, operated or maintained on, over or under any street or other inalienable property of the city without a permit therefor, and unless such installation, operation and maintenance is in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the rules of the commissioner promulgated pursuant thereto, and the terms and conditions of such permit.