N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-169: § 27-169 Notice to adjoining owners.

No demolition or removal permit shall be issued unless and until at least five days prior written notice of the permit application shall have been given by the applicant to the owners of all adjoining lots, buildings and service facilities which may be affected by the proposed demolition or removal work, except that any demolition or removal work that is to be done with the use of explosives shall also be subject to the notice requirements set forth in section 27-4038.1 of this code.