Retroactive permits for renovations
We are about to put our house on the market. The problem is that we have done extensive renovations (dug out and finished basement , extension on the back with outside deck on top) We didn’t get any permits and now have to retroactively get them. Can I call the DOB to start this process,…
We are about to put our house on the market. The problem is that we have done extensive renovations (dug out and finished basement , extension on the back with outside deck on top) We didn’t get any permits and now have to retroactively get them.
Can I call the DOB to start this process, or do I physically have to go down there myself.
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heck, we put a bus terminal in our basement without a permit.
There might be some safety issues with the work you did.
Please get some expert opinions.
Your paperwork has to be in order before you sell.
The sellers home inspector will take note of every detail.
legal or not.
10:49. I hope someone sues you.
By all means, call an expediter before you call the city. better yet, call 2 or 3 and get estimates/opinions.
This one really gets my goat. What’s funny about this poster is he/she was ready to call in the cavalry on a neighbor who had suspect off street parking in a previous post. Meanwhile, he is doing committing far worse offenses like digging foundation without a permit and building extensions complete with leaky roofs. I’d hope those neighbors of yours on 16th st you called 311 on do not figure you out. Karma’s a bitch.
Why is this fake?
The poster is not trying to sell us anything, or trying to shed good light on a specific situation.
Yet ANOTHER fake post. Where are you Mr. Brownstoner monitoring this site?
I have the same question – why do you need permits now? are you having trouble selling without them? We havene’t done any structural work, but we put a bathroom in the basement without a permit
Jase, you are no ace. If it weren’t for the structural work involved with the dug out basement, you could probably just find an engineer to file this self-certify.
I agree with 9:55. It’s going to be difficult to find someone to do this for you retroactively. It’s going to cost you. The first thing I would do is contact an expediter. They may know an architect or engineer who can do the drawings for you. This will probably need to be inspected and if any work was not done to code, it will have to be redone.
Think before you renovate next time. I hope your house does not sink in and kill some kids playing in the basement.