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Permit Expediting

New York City laws require that permits be obtained before starting construction work. The procedure for filing an application for construction permits in New York City is increasingly difficult to navigate.Building Brothers Can HelpWith over a decade of experience consulting on a multitude of scenarios, we make filing your project easy. Although the process varies somewhat between the boroughs, we continue to provide consistent service that will exceed your expectations.In most cases, permit applications involve a New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA), as well as a licensed contractor. If you don’t already have an Architect, engineer or contractor, Building Brothers can connect you to the right licensed professionals for your project. 

NYCDOB SITE SAFETY PLAN 
Site safety plan design, site survey and expeditingSite safety plan engineering and professional certification
Site safety plan NYCDOB filing fees

NYCDOB SITE SAFETY PLAN AMENDMENT
Site safety plan amendment design and expeditingSite safety plan amended engineering
Site safety plan amendment NYCDOB filing fees

NYCDOT PERMITTEE REGISTRATION FOR IBM NUMBER 
Detail NYCDOT required items for obtaining permittee.
Coordinate all required registration documents from GC and Surety
Review all required documents for accuracySubmit required documents to NYCDOT
Provide client with their NYCDOT registration information

NYCDOT WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE UPDATE 
Detail NYCDOT required items
Coordinate all required items with GC and SuretyReview certificate for accuracy
Submit required insurance certificate to NYCDOT
Provide GC confirmation of insurance update

NYCDOT GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE UPDATE 
Coordinate required insurance certificate with GC or Surety
Confirming Surety sends policy to NYCDOT Insurance unit for review
Review certificate for accuracy
Submit required insurance certificate to NYCDOT
Provide GC confirmation of insurance update

NYCDOT STANDARD OPERATIONS PERMIT 
Obtain contractors permitting information
Register authorization with the NYCDOT Unit
Coordinate required permits with GC and NYCDOT
Submit web permit applications
Seek approval for required permits and submit to client

NYCDOT STANDARD OPERATIONS PERMIT – RENEWAL

WAIVERS REQUIRED FOR PERMITTING 

NYCDOT LOCATION BOND INSURANCE UPDATE 
Detail NYCDOT required items for updated bond or continuation
Coordinate all required items with GC and Surety
Review certificate for accuracySubmit to NYCDOT
Provide confirmation of insurance update

NYCDOT EXISTING BUILDING VAULT APPROVAL 
Obtain required items from applicant
Register vault examination with DOT Vault Unit
Provide applicant with comments for correction
Coordinate any subsequent meetings with DOT
Seek vault approval for applicant

NYCDOB INSURANCE CERTIFICATE UPDATE
Obtain required information and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Submission of required items and plans to the NYCDOB
Response to any comments/objections
Obtaining approval and filing for permit

NYCDOB ALT-2 APPLICATION SIGN-OFF 
Obtaining required form and fee
Submitting to the NYCDOB
Providing confirmation of sign-off

NYCDOB HUB WORK PERMIT – INITIAL/RENEWAL(S) 
Obtaining required form and fees from client
Submitting documents to the NYCDOB
Providing clients with permits

NYCDOB AHV WORK PERMIT(S) UP TO 3 DAYS
 Obtaining required form and fees from client
Submitting documents to the NYCDOB
Provide permits to client
Each additional 3 days

NYCDOB IRA CD5 
Initial filing with engineering 
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Drafting location plans and details
Engineering calculations, design & sign and seal
Submission of CD5 package to Cranes and Derricks
Response to any comments and/or objections
Obtaining approval/permit

NYCDOB CD5 AMEND – SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD 
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Drafting outrigger location plans and details
Submission of CD5 package to Cranes and Derricks
Response to any comments and/or objections
Obtaining approval/permit

NYCDOB CD5 AMEND WITH ADDED ENGINEERING – SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Drafting outrigger location plans and details
Engineering calculations, design & sign and seal
Submission of CD5 package to Cranes and Derricks
Response to any comments and/or objections
Obtaining approval/permit

NYCDOB CD5 RENEWAL – SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS 
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Drafting outrigger location plans and details
Submission of CD5 package to Cranes and Derricks
Response to any comments and/or objections
Obtaining approval/permit

NYCDOB FENCE ENGINEERING – FILING AND PERMITING 
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Engineering of fence plans
Submission of plans to the NYCDOB 
Response to any comments and/or objectionsObtaining approval/permit

NYCDOB SIDEWALK SHED ENGINEERING, FILING AND PERMITTING
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Engineering of sidewalk shed plans
Submission of plans to the NYCDOB 
Response to any comments and/or objections
Obtaining approval/permit

NYCDOB SCAFFOLD ENGINEERING, FILING AND PERMITTING 
Obtaining required information, site meeting and filing fees from client
Completion of required forms
Engineering of Scaffold plans
Submission of CD5 package to Cranes and Derricks
Response to any comments and/or objections
Obtaining approval/permit