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Should architects have liability insurance?

Started by SEasy56479
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 75
Member since: Aug 2016
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I'm getting ready to a hire an architect (small 1-2 man firm) for my apartment gut renovation. I did ask if they had liability insurance and they said no. They said the contractors and subcontractors would. Is that normal? Does one only hire an architect that carries liability insurance?
Response by manhatta
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 41
Member since: Nov 2013

Architects are required to carry Professional Liability Insurance in New York City. Good luck! Richard Garey, Manhatta Architecture, P.C. www.manhatta.net

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Response by bryantpark
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 83
Member since: Dec 2011

Also, make sure they're licensed - check here:

http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm

Unless they're licensed, they can't actually sign off on plans and get permits for you, which is the important part.

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Response by SEasy56479
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 75
Member since: Aug 2016

Thank you BryantPark. This architect is not licensed to sign off on documents. Their partner is and their partner will be taking the responsibility for the stamp and seal. I'm not sure if that's strange. Their partner company will also be assuming liability insurance wise.

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