Section 277. Notice of issue of local construction permit

The officer of
  any city, village  or  town  having  power  to  approve  plans  for  the
  construction  and  alteration  of  buildings shall, immediately upon the
  issuance of a permit for the construction or alteration of a building to
  be used for a factory or mercantile establishment  as  defined  by  this
  chapter,  forward  to the commissioner on forms provided by him a notice
  of the issue of such  permit  and  such  other  information  as  he  may
  require.  The  provisions of this section shall not apply to the city of
  New York.