Forum: Expediters
February 24, 2009
Scott Schnall: Questions
I am thinking about engaging Scott Schnall to submit plans to the DOB with regard to converting my C of O from a 1-family to a 2-family and the addition of a steel deck off the parlor floor in the back of my brownstone. (The plans will be prepared by my interior designer that I will give to Scott for him to adjust/change as necessary for filing with the DOB, obtaining plan appproval, issuing of permits and obtaining a new C of O.)
To those who have used Scott before do you sign a written agreement with him detailing what he will provide (i.e., permits, change of C of O), etc?
With regard to the C of O process does the DOB work through him to set up the appointments for the DOB to inspect the work that was done?
If the DOB finds an issue does Scott assist in trying to get it solved?
Does he accompany the DOB inspector to the inspection?
Does he only get involved if the DOB objects during the inspection to items they agreed to on the plans submitted to them and which construction was based upon?
What is Scott's payment structure - how much upfront/at the end?
Is the best way to start the pocess with him to simply arrive in his office with my plans in hand and tell what I want to do?
Sorry for all the questions but I truly want to understand what he does amd does not do, payment mechanics and general operating style.
Many thanks!
KAZ