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How long to get an LAA Permit

Started by Rv1206
about 13 years ago
Posts: 4
Member since: May 2012
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Hi All, We are renovating a galley style kitchen (7 x 13), with counters on both sides and plan to move the gas stove from side to the other. The building manager told us we need an LAA (limited alteration) permit. Our contractor has indicated it could take our plumber ~6 weeks to get. Does anyone know how long it takes typically? Apparently other people in our line have switched the position of the stove, and the line is run under the floor. The distance is literally ~3 to 4 ft. We don't have an architect/engineer, is it worth paying an expediter to handle this one thing? Or should we just let the contractor's plumber handle it?
Response by Primer05
about 13 years ago
Posts: 2103
Member since: Jul 2009

RV1206

A plumber can get an LAA permit in 1 day. A plumber, the last I checked can do everything online.

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Response by Rv1206
about 13 years ago
Posts: 4
Member since: May 2012

We were hearing conflicting things from the contractor and from looking it up online. Hence why we thought it would be great to hear from the folks on streeteasy

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Response by Rv1206
about 13 years ago
Posts: 4
Member since: May 2012

Thank you for your response Primer05

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Response by UES4321
over 11 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: Mar 2012

I have been waiting 7 weeks for an LAA permit that was filed by an expediter. My expediter informed me that the DOB is 2-3 months behind in reviewing LAA permit applications. This process is ridiculous - hurry up and wait!

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Response by UES4321
over 11 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: Mar 2012

Hi all,
I am waiting on an LAA permit for renovation of an UES 1 BR coop. The wait has taken almost 3 months to date. Does anyone have any insight into: (a) if this length of time is standard given current market conditions, (b) whether engaging a lawyer to expedite the approval process would have an impact, and (c) do I have any other options than simply waiting? Thank you.

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