refacing facade permits
Hi, I can’t tell if we’ve been duped or just had a misunderstanding with our contractor. We thought we were all ready to reface the facade of our 4 unit, 4 story brownstone coop. We got a loan, interviewed several contractors, called references, read archives and compared bids. Just as we were all set to…
Hi,
I can’t tell if we’ve been duped or just had a misunderstanding with our contractor. We thought we were all ready to reface the facade of our 4 unit, 4 story brownstone coop. We got a loan, interviewed several contractors, called references, read archives and compared bids. Just as we were all set to begin, the contractor tells us that we need to file a permit with the DOB. We thought all along that this was something they would do. I looked on the DOB website and an engineer or registered architect needs to file the permits for refacing. Has anyone hired one of these professionals, separate from your refacing contractor, just to file the permits? Any recommendations or advice (aside from “we’re idiots”)? Thanks!
So do you – per vinca – or don’t you – per otis- need a dob permit to re-brownstone or reface the facade?
You do not need a DOB permit to re-brownstone. If you live in a landmarked area you do need an LPC permit. Typically the contractor fills out paperwork. You can easily do it yourself, go to wwww.nyc.gov and go to the landmarks site. The permit will take 6 weeks though.
George Architect a small practice in located Brooklyn will be happy to look at your project. Their work ranges from exterior to interior renovation of townhouses, apartments and commercial projects and includes expediting the DOB & landmark approval process.
If interested, their contact is 917 414 1511
George Architect a small practice in located Brooklyn will be happy to look at your project. Their work ranges from exterior to interior renovation of townhouses, apartments and commercial projects and includes expediting the DOB approval process.
If interested, their contact is 917 414 1511
You don’t need to by started by then if you’re worried about the Landmark issue, just pre-filed. BTW, Prospect Heights, right? I live there too.
Thanks. We’re not landmarked yet, but the City Council will vote on our neighborhood in October. We wanted to be at least started by then. Oh well!
Not necessarily duped, and not necessarily a misunderstanding, but definitely at least one step short of being able to begin work. Not only do you need a DOB permit, but depending on where you live, you may also need Landmarks approval and permit. I encountered something similar with two established firms specializing in repairs to buildings in landmarked districts. Neither firm included cost of permits, drawings, etc., in their bids, and at the time I did not have the experience to recognize what was missing. A third bid from Wolf Restoration (Hewlett, Long Island, 516-374-1294) DID include line items for all permits, drawings, etc. (thus exposing deficiencies in previous bids, and making it much easier to decide with whom to sign a contract). The company and workers did an impeccable job, but obtaining permits took longer than making the actual repairs.