Section 28-216.8.3.1. Upon application

The  commissioner  shall  also have
  authority to modify the requirements of any precept upon application  to
  such  commissioner  in  writing  by  the  owner  of the unsafe building,
  structure, or premises, or such owner's  authorized  representative.  In
  addition,  upon application to modify the requirements of any precept to
  seal or shore the structure by the commissioner of housing  preservation
  and   development,   citywide  administrative  services  or  such  other
  authorized agency, the commissioner or designee shall have authority  to
  modify such precept accordingly when the commissioner shall be satisfied
  that  such  change  will secure the safety of such structure or premises
  equally well.