Architect or expediter question
I own a 3 unit building with a retail store on the first floor (pretty undesirable area for retail). It currently has a roll up gate and glass storefront windows. I’d like to remove all this and have a brick wall built to turn the area into a private art studio. My questions are 1….
I own a 3 unit building with a retail store on the first floor (pretty undesirable area for retail). It currently has a roll up gate and glass storefront windows. I’d like to remove all this and have a brick wall built to turn the area into a private art studio. My questions are
1. Is this a job for a architect or expediter. I already have a mason who’s done this type of work. Just need the permits to keep it all legal
2.What would it cost? Ive already got a estimate for the construction which I plan to manage myself. Just need a ballpark figure as to the cost of permits.
If you are turning it into a non-commercial space, it’s a change of CO.
$2500 equates to about 28 hours of work. If you can find someone to do this entire thing for that small amount of hours. Go for it. They’ll lose money, but you’ll be happy.
Changing the wall construction from glass to masonry will not result in a change of C of O. If all you’re doing is changing that exterior wall, and gutting the rest of the first floor to create an open studio for yourself, I can’t imagine the total costs including architectural and expediting exceeding $3K.
Don’t do it.
Just tint the windows or install a curtain for privacy.
When the area becomes better for retail, you can rent out the space without having to change the C of O again.
So many storefronts have been butchered to turn them into apartments, I feel like crying.
The listing at 4:57pm is trying to rob you. The permit fee shouldnt be anymore than 500.00. The architectural fee should be anymore than 2500, and the architect should have an expeditor that works for him. Dont get suckered in.
Architectural plans to be filed with the DOB are never simple. My guess is that you will be spending at least $2K for the architect’s fees and another $2K for an expediter. Plus, DOB fees of about $500-$600 (including initial filing, microfilm and work permit).
You need to file plans stamped by a registered architect. Some architects will do their own expediting, some engage independent expediters. Perhaps, you can find one person that does both. I’ve seen the names Scott Schnall and Ralph Albanese on this site as both registered architects and can expedite. Consider giving one of them a call.
Is the private art studio a commercial use (you would rent it out) or is it for yourself?
Permit fees depend partialy on the cost of construction. The permit fee is the least of your expenses. You need both an architect and an expediter to do this.
I am an architect and I would get your permit for you for $6500, but I’m too busy right now.
For the price of permits contact the department of buildings.