Facade repaire permit
Our brownstone facade is in bad need of repair. We got a proposal from the contractor that involves taking off the surface and then applying a new layer of cement and doing the brownstone finish. We submitted the proposal to Landmarking commission and got it approved. However, they told us that we need DOB permit…
Our brownstone facade is in bad need of repair. We got a proposal from the contractor that involves taking off the surface and then applying a new layer of cement and doing the brownstone finish. We submitted the proposal to Landmarking commission and got it approved. However, they told us that we need DOB permit to start the repair. When one of the members of our co-op went to DOB he was told that he does not need a permit. When I went they told me that not only we need a permit but I can’t file it. It has to be an engineer or an architect who has to file for a permit for this job. Is this true? Do we need a permit for just fixing the surface of the facade without any structural changes? If it is true, can somebody recommend a person who filed the permit papers for you.
Thank you very much.
If you are taking off the existing surface (down to the beams) you will need a permit. You must hire a architect to draw up plans and submit to Buildings Dept for approval. Once the plan is approved the GC can pull the permits.
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With all due respect to the above posts —
An alteration permit (Alt-2) is required for facade repair. The owner cannot file this; it must be filed by a licensed engineer or architect.
An owner of a building cannot act as a GC (which means obtaining the permits in his or her name) without the required licensing and insurance. In other words, they need to be a GC in order to act as one.
A permit is not required in issues of cosmetic maintenance: painting, repairing a window, etc.
Owner can always GC his own property. Owner can file for a permit. Architectural drawings are not needed for facade repair if there is no structural problems.
Usually do not need a permit.
Technically you need permit any time you use jack hammer to chisel the surface of brownstone.
But this permit should be obtained by the contractor who is actually doing the job.
See the links on site below for more information on working with buildings in landmarked districts, and/or with LPC: http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/html/working_with/perform_work.shtml
In particular, see: http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/pubs/workguide.pdf
Normally an application for LPC permit is made in tandem with application for a DOB permit, filed by an architect or engineer. I understand that DOB has a homeowners evening every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Brooklyn borough office. To confirm that info in advance, see: http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob/html/contact/contact.shtml