Department of Buildings Expediting


Department of Buildings Expediting is the process by which work to buildings is approved by government agencies that enforce standard rules and regulations under local/national building codes for the safety of the public.

We provide expediting services throughout all five boroughs of New York (including some areas outside of the vicinity). These services include:

  • Violation Removal / Dismissal (DOB, ECB, HPD)
  • Certificate of Corrections
  • Old Records Search
  • Application Preparation, Processing, Changes, Withdrawal, Reinstatement.
  • Post-Approval Amendments
  • Work Permits (Residential, Commercial – New Buildings & Alterations: Construction; Limited Alteration; Plumbing; Mechanical; Electrical; Boiler; Underpinning; Sprinkler; Standpipe; Equipment Use Permit Cards)
  • Certificates of Occupancy / Letters of Completion
  • Letter of No Objection
  • Letter of Completion (Sign off)
  • Alteration I (Certificate of Occupancy: changes in use, occupancy or egress)
  • Alteration II (Interior Renovation, minor work without changing the C of O)
  • Alteration III (Minor work with only one work-type: curb cut, partitions with no plumbing changes, etc.)
  • Construction Inspection
  • Places of Assembly
  • Stop Work Order / Rescind Letter
  • Plan Examination
  • Tax Lot Sub-Divisions / Mergers