DOB Plumbing Permit Expeditor Cost

Teeny teacup725

Most buildings in Manhattan require the plumber to pull his permit. Is your building requesting that you get an architect and file the project. Typically a plumber would charge around $1,000.00 to pull their permit.

Thanks Primer - our contractor went to an expeditor and he wanted 5K which I thought was crazy for just a plumbing permit. If it was for everything DOB related that would make sense.

I am not sure why your contractor would go to anybody. When I need just a plumbing permit I tell my plumber and he gets it himself. Some can be done online as well

If you haven't committed to the contractor, perhaps you should shop around. $5k for a permit sounds strange, why the plumber can't pull it is strange, and your contractor telling you this is again strange (if you get my meaning).

The building wants the permit(spoke to DOB plumbing), the contractor was surprised since we arent changing any fixture but will have to change risers.

PEr the building : You cant get away with an LAA permit which is basically a rubber stamp approval. However it appears you will need a full plumbing permit which calls for submission of plans and an inspection at the close of the job. I believe it also includes an asbestos remediation so all that drives the price up to about 3 or 4K.

If the basic alteration agreement won't cover it & bldg wants plans/inspection, etc...you might be out of luck. I'll let others chime in.

vslse65 - unfortunately I think you are right!

Does the basic alteration cover 3 plumbing fixtures? ie tub, sink and toilet?

Request a copy of the agreement. I looked one (client's coop) and it's 18 pages. If it's not covered, I'd contact the mgmt company.

GL

Thanks vslse65 - I like living in a small house better :(

Tell me about it. I have to make a 800 mile trip to VA and back to please an HOA that thinks it's a NYC coop. Can't wait to sell the damn thing. Ughhh...

vslse65 - thanks for making me laugh!

hi, unfortunately it's not just a plumber's permit that you need:
if you can't get away with the repair ticket for plumbing work, the job will need to be filed,
meaning - architect has to prepare drawings for the DOB, file for ALT2, technical reports, asbestos test, etc. If his price includes all that - 5k is fair.

nyc_real_estate - that is what we are doing! It is so hard to find out what is reasonable!

Teenyteacup,

Is your building requiring you to get an architect? Or do they just wan the plumber to file?

How long does the filing take? I am waiting 3 weeks now for the permit.

What kind of permit? Is it just plumbing? Or building permit?

Just plumbing and electric.

Pyxis,

I am not sure why you are waiting. It takes a day or two for the plumber and electrician to pull there permits. I would venture to guess they just don't want to start your job yet. What are they saying is taking so long?

I agreee.