We renovated our apartment a year ago and didn’t get any permits. However, now that I’ve been reading these posts, I feel like we needed to. What do we do?

We tore down walls, created new walls and changed the electrical systems. But no one: not the architect, not the contractor, not our coop board ever said anything about permits.

If we did need permits, is there anything we can do about it now? I’d hate to get in trouble for it whenever we decide to sell.


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  1. Whatever you do, don’t “deny everything” or claim that “it was filed with the property manager” (if you did not do that) if an offcial comes asking. Why give yourself criminal exposure if you can avoid it?

  2. I’m a licensed architect in NY. All the above advice is correct. You really should have the updated plans on file with the DOB.

    If it’s a simple job, I’d be happy to look at the job, prepare as-builts, and file the work. You can contact me at 60designers@gmail.com if you’re interested.

  3. I did the same thing in Manhattan although I had no plumbing moves. Everything went through the superintendent and I gave him a nice big tip. The square footage never changed so that’s the critical thing viz a viz the offering plan. Buyers had no issues with a floorplan that didn’t duplicate the original.

    Don’t worry about resale.

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