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Plain-English guides to NYC DOB permits, DOB NOW, plan exam objections, ECB violations, certificates of occupancy and contractor registration.
All guides
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What is an ECB violation? NYC DOB-ECB (OATH) summonses explained
ECB/OATH violations explained: how they differ from DOB violations, Class 1-3 penalties, hearings, certificates of correction and effects on a sale.
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Understanding DOB NOW: a plain-English guide for NYC owners
What DOB NOW is, how a job moves from filing to permit to sign-off, what owners can do in the system, and the five places filings most often get stuck.
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DOB contractor registration in NYC: GC, HIC and trade licenses
Which NYC contractors must register with DOB, when a DCWP HIC license is also needed, plus safety endorsements, trade licenses and insurance rules.
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7 common DOB objections in NYC and how to avoid them
Why NYC DOB plan examiners issue objections, seven that come up often on alteration filings, how objections work in DOB NOW, and how to file clean.
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Checking open DOB and ECB violations before you buy or renovate
How open DOB and ECB/OATH violations affect a purchase, refinance or new permit, what to research, where to look, and how open violations get cleared.
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Change of use and certificates of occupancy in NYC: the basics
When a change of use triggers a new NYC Certificate of Occupancy, how the Alt-CO filing works in DOB NOW, design issues, and mistakes that cause delays.
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