Architect for DOB and board approval

Ann Macklin , A2 Architect. I used Ann for board approval and DOB.

ughh... Don't get me started with architects!

My recommendation is to MAKE SURE you hold a strong enough deposit on them until the actual job is SIGNED-OFF and completed...

It seems, architects/engineers who obtain work permits avoid signing off on jobs.. perhaps to minimize liability from DOB.

Make sure inspection and sign off are included in the proposal. I understand why some architects don't want to sign off jobs. To sign off the job, he needs to conduct the inspections during the construction and at the completion of construction. Sometimes make amendment drawings if required. Many items need to be inspected before contractor close off the wall or finish the floor. If the contractor does not inform the architect for inspections, the architect cannot do inspections properly and won't feel confident signing off the job. You can also hire separate architect or engineer for inspections and request DOB inspector for the final sign off.