N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 24-135: § 24-135 Transfer of work permits and certificates of operation.

(a) A work permit shall not be transferred, except to the new property owner upon conveyance of the property. If the new owner employs a different registered design professional, that registered design professional shall recertify the application.

(b) A certificate of operation shall not be transferred, except to the new property owner upon conveyance of the property.