How to Close Out a 1993 Open Plumbing Permit in Brooklyn

I found an old open plumbing permit in NYC DOB records for my Brooklyn property.

Details:

Permit issued and approved 05/07/1993, expired 05/07/1994

Work description: replace 3 bathroom fixtures on existing roughing

Contractor: Raspante Plumbing (no longer in business)

The permit was approved but never officially closed out. I do not plan on selling or refinancing anytime soon.

Questions:

Is it worth closing out an old permit like this for peace of mind, even if it has been open for over 30 years without issue?

If I do want to close it, who should I contact since the original plumbing company no longer exists? Will I need to hire another licensed master plumber to inspect and certify the work?

Could leaving it open cause problems down the road, even without plans to sell or refinance?

Looking for advice from anyone who’s dealt with clearing out old DOB permits in NYC.

sphil305

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 1 month ago

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Brownstone Home Inspection | 1 month ago

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the plumbers should have weighed in on this one.

this question comes up a lot about electric work and plumbing. what those trades will tell you is that you will need a licensed person to close that sort of job. but they will also tell you that a licensed person might not want to assume responsibility for the work of someone else.

that open permit can cause problems down the road. if you file another permit, it might cause problems and they will want that closed. if you go to sell, i suspect they bank may not give a mortgage (and i know they will not on a single family with violations; i assume it is the same with open permits).

maybe someone can add more to this-