Forum Archive: Posts by: james_bong

I am considering buying a real fixer uppper. What do you need to get NYC DOB permits for? Here is a list of the work that would be done:

1. Ripping out all the exisiting drywall
2. New electrical wiring though out the home
3. New plumming
4. Ripping off old siding and putting up new siding
5. New Windows
6. Eliminating one interior wall between kitchen and dining room
7. putting up new drywall to replace the old
8. Updating the front porch (new roof)

Its a lot of work – just wondering how many permits I will need. Also, I hear that the city has been going nuts on new tax assesments once they see a property is being fixed up.