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lsilverbush
in Expeditors 9 years and 3 months ago
Are these fees reasonable?
We just got a quote from an Expediter for a Brownstone gut rehab, and I can’t tell if it is high or in the ballpark.…
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ccostan
in Expeditors 9 years and 11 months ago
Real newbie question.
I have been trying to close on my home in Brooklyn for about 13 months now and need some real advice on switching expediters/Filing representative.…
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jansson121
in Expeditors 9 years and 10 months ago
Do I need an expeditor for form submission with DEP?
Hello! We completed the form for Report of Test and Maintenance of Backflow Prevention Device, and the contractor who installed the device is telling us…
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flyingfish
in Expeditors 9 years and 10 months ago
How long to get a commercial C of O change - Alt-1 Application?
I have posted a longer version of this query in the DOB topic on the Forum. I am a potential tenant in a commercial space…
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cristin.garry
in Expeditors 9 years and 11 months ago
Expeditor Recommendation for HUB Alt-2
Background: – Filed Alt-1 with the HUB through a large, not cheap expeditor – So far, they have generally sucked in terms of communication, turn…
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zhoushi
in Expeditors 10 years ago
Getting Certificate of Correction – 2001 violation fine paid work done to fix
Hi. Thank you, in advance, to those who give me advice. I am about to purchase a property in Bed Stuy as-is. There is an…
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lilitrue
in Expeditors 10 years and 10 months ago
Expeditor Consultation needed
I’m looking to hire an expeditor for an hour meeting to review whether it is possible/impossible to build up in my 4 unit 1910 coop…
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jayhey
in Expeditors 13 years and 8 months ago
DOB Plan Exam Appointment Scheduling Online
Recently the DOB has hosted a forum with handpicked expediters (filing reps), and gave them access to their online appointment scheduling software to schedule appointments without…
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jparnass
in Expeditors 12 years and 11 months ago
Seekeng a professional, responsible expeditor for multiple jobs
I’m sick and tired of dealing with sloppy, unresponsive, slow-moving expeditors. I am not willing to put up with people who sit on filings for…
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brettlewis
in Expeditors 11 years and 2 months ago
Is a Handicapped Accessible Bathroom Required in 3 Family Brownstone?
We are converting a 4 family brownstone to a 3 family. The only work we’re doing is on the parlor and second floors. The DOB…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Expeditors 11 years and 4 months ago
Expeditor Quote question
I got a quote from an expeditor for a Type-2 application, these are the details: $3,500 for: review of drawings, prepare paperwork, prepare architectural drawings,…
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eastview
in Expeditors 11 years and 5 months ago
Expeditor fees-16K?!
Hi We are looking to convert a 3 family house in Harlem to a 2 family. Our architect (whose fees are separate) put us in…
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huesos
in Expeditors 11 years and 10 months ago
Feasibility Study: Who to Use?
We would like to run a feasibility study to determine if two adjacent buildings in Manhattan can potentially be expanded, altered or developed. One of…
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TracyT
in Expeditors 12 years ago
expediter/letter fo completion
We used an expediter for our kitchen gut reno. I paid them $1750 to get a DOB ALT2 approval. Now, more than two years after…
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monkey1
in Expeditors 12 years and 7 months ago
How hard is it to convert a 6 family to a 4 family?
Hello, I’m considering purchasing a 6 family property (brownstone) that will be delivered vacant. My plan is convert it to a 4 family and take…
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nhamilto
in Expeditors 12 years and 11 months ago
Changing C of O from 2 to 3 family
I’m getting close to signing the contract on a two family home which is configured as a three family and would like to keep the…
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g2bdon
in Expeditors 13 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation for Expeditor
Can anyone recommend a reliable expeditor in Brooklyn for the purpose of obtaining a Letter of No-Objection from the Dept of Buildings for a 2…
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jimbodowntown
in Expeditors 13 years and 2 months ago
Project Advice - Have Conflicting Information
I have a one bedroom apartment in a coop building. My neighbor is selling his one bedroom apartment. I would like to buy his apartment…
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