Quick Answer: You can get your New York real estate license in as little as 6 weeks, however timing can be dependent on how quickly you get through the pre-licensing course.
Self-Certification, officially known as Professional Certification, is a process by which licensed professionals may bypass a full review of a building project by the New York City Department of Buildings.
The application takes 21 to 30 days to process. Different guidelines apply to demonstrations and rallies.
On average, it takes about 1-3 months to get a building permit in NYC.
It may take 2 to 12 months for applications to be processed. If selected, submit eligibility documents Rent or buy if you are eligible. If rejected, challenge via appeal or apply to others.
The timeline for your building permit will vary depending on your project's size and scope. Small projects can be approved within a few days or a couple weeks, while large projects can take several months, especially if your city's building department is particularly busy.
Applicants/Contractors withdrawing from a permitted application must: submit a letter of request to withdraw to the Borough Commissioner's office; list corresponding permits; and provide the status of work completed.
Use the Building Information Search in the Buildings Information System (BIS) to search by property address. From the Property Profile Page select View Certificates of Occupancy. If a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, it will be listed on this page and can be printed by selecting the hyperlinked pdf file.
The Design Professional and Contractor must obtain all the necessary sign-offs for the completed work so a Certificate of Occupancy or a Letter of Completion can be obtained to close-out the project. The owner or applicant of record can request an LOC.
A TCO is the easiest to obtain, and the whole process takes about 6 months, or more, to complete.