Withdrawing Permit App
Dear Brownstoners, We filed an application for a permit (Alt type 2) to install a door in the rear wall of exsiting one-story extension, which has just been rejected for the third time. According to our architect and his expeditor the DOB changed the rule recently and now they consider all exterior walls to be…
Dear Brownstoners,
We filed an application for a permit (Alt type 2) to install a door in the rear wall of exsiting one-story extension, which has just been rejected for the third time. According to our architect and his expeditor the DOB changed the rule recently and now they consider all exterior walls to be “structural.” Despite two meetings with architect/expeditor, the DOB official still insists we need a different type of permit. We fear that pursuing this further would lead to more (possibly wasted) money and time, and are inclined to withdraw the application altogether. Question is: What are the consequences of withdrawing a permit application after it was rejected? What if we want to do different type of work on the house and need a permit in the future? And if and when we decide to sell the house, would most buyers care about a record of “disapproved and withdrawn” permit? If you can share your opinions/experience before we make the decision this Monday, we would really appreciate it. TIA.
As previously stated. If a work permit was not issued yet then all you gaoote do is file a PW-1 for withdrawal and if you file within 12 months of initial filing you may get a refund for your filing fees from 50-100% depending on the boro manager’s mood when he ok’s it.
You can withdraw a permit application, just don’t then go ahead and do the work. Have you seen a copy of the comments issued by DOB? An exterior wall is and always is structural. If you install a door then the proper lintel needs to be installed as well. I really do not see what the problem may be, but then every project is different.
Jock deBoer, AIA
deBoer Architects