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Permits & Approvals

DOB permits, building and board approvals, and licensing in New York.

Can You Remove a Wall in NYC Without a Permit?

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 by Sanjay D.
Finished living space with coffered ceiling, recessed lights, and built-in cabinets

NYC DOB rule 1 RCNY 101-14 lets you remove small non-load-bearing, non-fire-rated partitions without a permit. The limits for homes and businesses, and the exceptions.

Categories Permits & Approvals, Commercial, Residential

NYC After Hours Variance: When You Need One and How It Works

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 by Sanjay D.
Custom dark display table in a SoHo retail space built by Elite Construction Group

Construction in NYC before 7 a.m., after 6 p.m., or on weekends needs a DOB After Hours Variance. When you need one, when to file, and how it affects your schedule.

Categories Permits & Approvals, Commercial, Residential

Co-op Alteration Agreements in NYC: What Your Board Will Ask For

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 by Sanjay D.
Built-in media wall cabinetry in a finished basement remodel

What NYC co-op and condo alteration agreements typically require — plan review, insurance, deposits, indemnification, work hours, lien rules — and how to get approved faster.

Categories Residential, Permits & Approvals

Which NYC Interior Renovations Need a DOB Permit?

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 by Sanjay D.
Electrical meter bank and panel installation during a residential renovation

DOB lists painting, plastering, new cabinets, fixture replacement, floor resurfacing, and non-structural roof repair as permit-exempt. Structural, exit, plumbing, and electrical work needs filings by licensed professionals.

Categories Permits & Approvals, Commercial, Residential

Elite Construction Group

Interior general contractor for commercial and residential spaces in New York City and on Long Island. Founded by Sanjay D., a former union foreman.

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