How much does a DOB permit cost in New York City?
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Short answer
DOB plan-exam fees scale with construction cost: roughly 1.25% of reported work value, plus trade-permit fees ($120-$680 per discipline), plus filing-rep charges ($2K-$8K common for Alt-2). Add ACP5 asbestos testing ($450-$1,200), XRF lead-paint testing on pre-1960 units ($350-$800), and an expeditor retainer. A $125K apartment remodel typically carries $6K-$14K in soft costs.
In detail
DOB plan-exam fees scale with construction cost: roughly 1.25% of reported work value, plus trade-permit fees ($120-$680 per discipline), plus filing-rep charges ($2K-$8K common for Alt-2). Add ACP5 asbestos testing ($450-$1,200), XRF lead-paint testing on pre-1960 units ($350-$800), and an expeditor retainer. A $125K apartment remodel typically carries $6K-$14K in soft costs.
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