Building Contract For Homeowners In Queens
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On average, it takes about 1-3 months to get a building permit in NYC. Permitting timelines depend on the type of permit you applied for. Current timelines for the DOB to review an initial permit application are: Alt1 (standard filing): 3-4 months.
Permitting Timelines We have found that depending on the complexity and usage of your structure you can anticipate an average of 6-12 months to gather information, submit documentation, and obtain your building permits.
Yes, you need a general contractor license to operate in many regions of the State of New York. However, contractor licensing happens at the county and city levels, so before you begin a project, you will need to determine the specific requirements for the region in which you want to work.
New York state law requires a contractor to provide a written contract for home improvement work. The contract should include a timeline for work to be completed, a payment schedule and as many specifics as possible about the project, such as types or brands of materials.
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 ...
New York state law requires that consumers receive a written contract for home-improvement work that exceeds $500. The contract must contain: the contractor's name, address and telephone number.
Thankfully, there are several options available to you for solving disputes against a contractor, some of these include submitting a complaint to the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (also known as the DCWP/DCA), and filing a lawsuit in small claims court.
As a general rule of thumb your contractor rate should be at least 50% more than you'd get for the same work as an employee.
Home-improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, and the City of Buffalo.