Construction projects are often categorized based on their scale, the types of structures being built, and the purpose of the project (also called “end use” or “land use”). Broadly, there are six types of construction projects: residential, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, industrial, and heavy civil.
A New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must submit construction plans to obtain a permit. A Department plan examiner will review the plans for any legal/zoning objections. When objections are satisfied, the Department will approve the application.
You can request drawings, plans or documents for properties located in New York City by submitting a Record Request online in DOB's Building Information System (BIS) via DOB NOW: BIS Options. If you already have a DOB eFiling account, you can log into DOB NOW and select the BIS Options portal.
One option for how to get a blueprint of your house is to search online public record systems, like the Nationwide Environmental Title Research. If your community has an online archive system, you may also be able to request access to your blueprint there.
Steps to Draw a Building Plan Create a beginning point and proper scale for the project. Practice altering the scale. Create a plan of building and current property lines to scale, which should be done in an overhead view. Add some information to the plan. Sketch the details of the property. Label everything.
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If work has been performed without a permit and an applicant seeks a permit for the unpermitted work before a notice of violation is issued, the penalty for such unpermitted work is $600 when performed on a one-family or two-family dwelling or $6,000 when performed on a building other than a one-family or two-family ...
PROJECTS WHICH REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT: New buildings, additions, and reconstruction projects. Press boxes, concession stands, toilet facilities, permanent greenhouses, storage/utility buildings, dugouts which include a storage room, guard booths, and similar structures.
Most construction in New York City requires approval and permits from the Department of Buildings. Some minor alterations may be done without a work permit.