When I purchased my property there was an old plan in place, approved by dob for a renovation that never took place. We’ve requested the plan be withdrawn, and the dob wants to do an inspection of the property regarding the withdrawal. Is this standard? Nothing was ever built or changed.


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  1. I must agree with “Longstreet”

    You will only find out something is wrong AFTER the inspector leaves…. Watch out! This can cost you big-time. I understand you have nothing to hide but if you don’t know all the laws it will cost you.

    Also, if the previous owner did any modifications in the house and didn’t file it YOU will have to defend yourself, yes you will remove all those violations and spent hours in the ECB or hire someone to do it, whichever way you go just remember it will cost you time and money plus a load of aggravation.

    Mark
    DOBAlerts.com

  2. It is standArd procedure for permitted applications and if nothing is majorly wrong in the building you would have no problem letting an inspector in. If there are open complaints that is a different story.

  3. Do not let any DoB inspector into your house unless they have a warrant. They will come in under any pretense that you allow and will fish, hunt and find whatever they can to get any violation on you they can. That is their JOB! Trust me, just let it die.

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