Question for an Architect
Started by cilantro
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 16
Member since: Dec 2009
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What happens if the architect or engineer of record does NOT sign off on a renovation? My plans are filed with the DOB; and now my architect wants several $ to sign off on the project. I already paid my contractor for the sign-off, but then I fired him. So it looks like I'll have to pay twice if I want this job signed off on. What happens if the job remains "open?" Please: architects only.
Apologizing in advance because I'm not an architect, but I do have market knowledge:
In a loose lending environment like three years ago, nothing will happen.
In a tight lending environment like today's, you won't be able to resell because a lender won't lend to your unit without the signoffs.
So IMHO, if you let it go now, you'll have to get it taken care of before you sell, and you'll probably end up paying an expediter as well.
ali r.
{downtown broker}
who has to do sign off? i thought it is contractor only. did u use expeditor to get original permits?
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At times I have seen DOB come out of seemingly nowhere and decide to audit an old jobs never signed off and that may give you a hard time.
Also, if work was done I would sign off now when it is fresh and you still can get a hold of everyone who was involved in case anything arises (and even if no work is done when a permit is pulled, it is better to withdraw the application, just to keep them away!).