How long does NYC DOB plan examination take?
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Short answer
Most DOB Alt-2 filings get assigned to a plan examiner within 10-15 business days, and the first exam takes 30-45 days. Objections typically add two more review cycles. Counting professional-certification (self-cert) skips in-house exam entirely for code-straightforward filings. Expect 10-26 weeks from filing to permit for a standard NYC apartment remodel.
In detail
Most DOB Alt-2 filings get assigned to a plan examiner within 10-15 business days, and the first exam takes 30-45 days. Objections typically add two more review cycles. Counting professional-certification (self-cert) skips in-house exam entirely for code-straightforward filings. Expect 10-26 weeks from filing to permit for a standard NYC apartment remodel.
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