N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-112.6.2: § 28-112.6.2 Withdrawal of cranes and derricks applications.

If the applicant withdraws his or her application for a certificate of approval for a power-operated crane, derrick or cableway, such applicant may obtain a refund of a portion of the fees as follows:

1. If the application is withdrawn prior to the commencement of examination by the department, the entire fee shall be refunded except $100.

2. If the application is withdrawn after the examination has commenced, the comptroller shall retain a percentage of the fee paid, which the department shall certify is the equivalent percentage of the examination performed, but not less than $100. The remainder of the fee shall be refunded to the applicant.

3. If the application is withdrawn after the department has performed its examination, whether or not the application has been approved no part of the fee shall be returned to the applicant.