The DOB sign-off nightmare - what to do?
Please advise –
The background:
With the architect who we never got along since before the construction started, we finished the gut reno of Alt2 renovation 6 months ago and moved in after a DOB construction/mechanical as well as electrical field inspections were passed. The plan was filed with a standard exam, with the 3rd party special inspector who passed every inspections, if that matters. Now at the home stretch, the architect has abandoned this project and is refusing to amend incorrectly filed Schedule B (gas fireplace fixture not correctly filed, gas meter removal not listed under cap or remove, etc). So my plumber says no way, he’s not attempting to sign-off with the incorrect Schedule B only to receive a rejected sign-off. We have been living in a new house with no prospect to ever sign-off on this renovation due to open plumbing job. The plumber says there’s nothing he can do until the Schedule B is corrected.
Question:
What are my options? Before anyone asks, no, the architect’s behavior is not fee-related. Paid off her 15% commission long time ago. Can any architect supersede this open application and if so, what are the potential difficulties in doing so, Do we have to redo the final construction/mechanical/electrical field inspections all over again? Any potential issues with plumbing sign-off? All we want at this point is to sign-off on this and be done with it. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

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murph | 8 years ago
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If you didn’t kill him, don’t worry. Get an alibi just in case they dig him up in your cellar.

Guest User | 8 years ago
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cool, posts thanks fro your posts

bk123 | 8 years ago
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I could handle the entire mess….call 914-693-1159

bob-brent | 8 years ago
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Thanks @go bed stuy go! Will keep that in mind.

robyim1 | 8 years ago
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Another thing. Don’t just trust these guys when they say it will be quick and easy. While it very well be that way these guys will say anything to get your business. Do your own homework. Definitely be on top of them and pay them according to their progress.

robyim1 | 8 years ago
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Another thing. Don’t just trust these guys when they say it will be quick and easy. While it very well be that way these guys will say anything to get your business. Do your own homework. Definitely be on top of them and pay them according to their progress.

robyim1 | 8 years ago
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Another thing. Don’t just trust these guys when they say it will be quick and easy. While it very well be that way these guys will say anything to get your business. Do your own homework. Definitely be on top of them and pay them according to their progress.

bob-brent | 8 years ago
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I definitely will. Would love to be of helpful resource for other home owners out there.
From talking to a construction attorney, an expeditor and architect who may be willing to take over this application, this will be done quick and easy. It will cosf thousands of $, which sucks, but it is what it is. The biggest mistake I made, according to the attorney, is to sign the contract without having a good attorney take a good look at it. I should have kept a large retainer until the project is signed-off with the DOB. No incentive whatsoever for her to help me sign-off when I paid all of her fees. Live and learn.

Lurker | 8 years ago
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please update as you go along–this is a common problem and variations of this scenarios happen all the time and I think it would be valuable for others to see what the process is and how it works out.

andrewmikhaelarch | 8 years ago
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Thanks! Sorry to hear about your experience. Let me know if I can help.

bob-brent | 8 years ago
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Thanks everyone. It has been terrible dealing with her, but it’s good to know others have gone through something similar. @Andrew – your portfolio is spectacular. Wish I had known you before I put myself in this hell.

slopefarm | 8 years ago
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To address one point in the original post, yes, it is fee related. It sounds like you paid 100% of the architect’s fees. Very hard to get work out of someone without a little financial incentive dangling in front of them.

andrewmikhaelarch | 8 years ago
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Yes, the thing to do is to hire an architect to supersede this application and to conduct a final inspection and sign off. It should not impact the plumbing and electrical inspections at all. You can email me at am@andrewmikhael.com for more information.
Good luck!

robyim1 | 8 years ago
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Had a similar situation but problem was expediter not architect. Hired another expediter to supersede and make sure they have engineer and architect on staff. Already passed plumbing and electrical inspections. Expediter picked up where they left off so didn’t have to redo inspections. Big waste of money but what are you going to do.

robyim1 | 8 years ago
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Had a similar situation but problem was expediter not architect. Hired another expediter to supersede and make sure they have engineer and architect on staff. Already passed plumbing and electrical inspections. Expediter picked up where they left off so didn’t have to redo inspections. Big waste of money but what are you going to do.

robyim1 | 8 years ago
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Had a similar situation but problem was expediter not architect. Hired another expediter to supersede and make sure they have engineer and architect on staff. Already passed plumbing and electrical inspections. Expediter picked up where they left off so didn’t have to redo inspections. Big waste of money but what are you going to do.