N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-107.8: § 28-107.8 Request for stop-work or rescission.

The commissioner shall be empowered to issue a stop-work notice or order with respect to an alteration or demolition permit and/or to rescind approval of construction documents at the request of the commissioner of housing preservation and development pursuant to section 27-2093 of the New York city housing maintenance code.