Construction & Alteration PermitsAll but minor renovations and remodeling work require obtaining permits from the NYC Department of Buildings (“NYCDOB”). Further, in instances when your business is located in a landmark building, any exterior work also requires the approval from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. One of the requirements these entities have is the submission of drawings approved by a licensed architect or a professional engineer in order to make sure all work will be done following the NYC Building Code – and in the instances of a landmark building the specifications and approvals of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. At Brace, we specify the requirements associated with the permit obtaining process and include it as part of our services – or help you with the process if you so prefer. The NYC Buildings Departments has its own requirements, which are described in great detail at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/ In summary, the NYC Department of Buildings highlights six steps that have to be followed in order to obtain a work permit. As follows: 1. Pre-filing application consisting of 3 set of drawings, PW-1 form and asbestos form at DOB Borough Office 2. The applicant submits the application folder to the DOB cashier and pays the required fee 3. The DOB enters application and submits it to the plan examiner |
4. The DOB proceeds to review the application; if the work is approved the plan examiner stamps and signs the 3 sets of approved plans. If disapproved, the applicant needs to make and appointment and resolve each and all of the objections 5. Once approved, the Record Room clerk at DOB perforates the plans and application forms and returns them to the applicant, who needs to microfilm the plans and forms and deliver them back to the Record Room 6. The applicant submits the approved folder to the DOB permit clerk who checks for any fees due and valid insurance certificates before producing the permit 7. Some applications require a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy. The remaining applications simply need to be signed off after the work has been completed We at Brace have the experience and resources available to expedite the process of obtaining all the permits required by the Department of Buildings and Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as any pending violations or NYCDOB requirements. For more information or to receive a free consultation, please contact us today at info@BraceLLC.com or call us at 1-347-850-3279. |
