Top 5 Reasons for Renovation Permit Rejection in NYC: Avoiding Pitfalls
A seasoned designer, having breezed through a simplified renovation permit process in another city, confidently submitted a set of plans to the NYC Department of Buildings. He thought, ‘I’ve included everything: ceiling, partition walls, material specifications – it’s foolproof.’ Three days later, he received a lengthy rejection notice detailing deficiencies: incorrect calculation of green building material percentages, missing fire-stopping details, and ceiling plans not cross-referenced with fire safety diagrams.Meanwhile, a New York architect, deeply familiar with the city’s regulations, was performing a final check using a self-assessment checklist before submission. He meticulously verified the total area of green materials and the 60% calculation, confirmed the fire rating for each partition wall, and ensured the door specifications on the floor plan…