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March 4, 2008
Fees for expediting
I'm just beginning work on gut renovating a three family brownstone and making it into a one family. I have two proposals for expediting services, both are in the vicinity of $10,000. The scope of work is for filing an Alt Type I permit and a change of C of O. I may be cheap, but this seems twice as much as I expected, at least. Thanks for any input on this.
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I think you are a little low in your estimate
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 3:38 PM
what is an Alt Type 1 permit?
Posted by: pmmtenement at March 4, 2008 4:06 PM
I've priced quite a few C of O changes for small commercial properties and $10K sounds in the right ballpark. You might find someone who'll go down to around $7,500 but $10 seems to be the magic number.
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 4:06 PM
Call Jeremiah Runyon. He's done great work in securing a CofO for my brownstone. You can reach him at 646 645 0926. Tell him Chris Montgomery referred you. I can't comment on his prices, but was definitely lower than what you quoted in your post. Worth checking out.
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 4:36 PM
I'm getting a c of o change from 2 fam to 1 fam and was told it will add $7500 to the price. So 10k don't sound too bad...
I agree it's a ridiculous ripoff
Posted by: denton at March 4, 2008 5:15 PM
It's a little high. Talk him/her down to $8500. If they want the job, they'll do it for that.
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 5:48 PM
Alt 1 Filing - Change of Use, Egress or Occupancy.
Alt 2 filing - No Change in Use, egress or Occupancy.
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 5:51 PM
I think you can do this for about half the price. $10k seems high. For a 2 to 1 family, I wouldn't even do it. For a 3 to 1, I would. It completely changes your Code status at the DoB; a 2 to 1 does not.
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 6:26 PM
Pay the freakin 10 k .We have to eat too
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 8:22 PM
Try this expediter. I can almost guarantee it will be less than $10k.
Jay Patel
(212) 349-7488
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 10:01 PM
Are they also preparing drawings or is it just the paperwork.
If it's just paperwork, that's alot. That's too much. That's a crime.
If they're also doing drawings still alot by about 2000 dollars.
Posted by: guest at March 5, 2008 10:41 AM
Thanks to all for the feedback.
It"s just the paperwork, I have an architect for the drawings. I did the filing for the work permit last time myself, so I know the drill. basically, it's a lot of waiting in line (outsourced to some industrious kids) and having the inside relationships to move the paper along.
It's a real pain, which is why I'm glad to hire someone this time. Still, $10k is $10k ....
Posted by: beatlife at March 5, 2008 12:24 PM
I had my drawings done by an architect as well and used Chris Henry to file my alt1/change my c of o for much less than $10k. I'd suggest calling for a quote...914-844-4653 chris@greenlightexpediting.com
Posted by: guest at March 5, 2008 1:23 PM
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