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- What is a Certificate of Occupancy [“C.O.”] ?
- What’s a Work Permit? Do I need a Work Permit to do some interior renovations?
- What is the process of applying for Plan Approval from the NYC Department of Buildings?
- What is Local Law 11 of 1998, “Exterior Walls Examination” ?
- What is a Violation and How do I get it Cleared?
- What type of Inspections do you perform and what type of reports do you prepare ?
- What is Mold, is it dangerous? and What Causes it ?
- What are Tripping Hazards and How can they be Avoided ?
- How can I save more on Heating & AC Fuel Bills and how can I reduce my energy consumption in the building ?
- What is lead based paint, why is it dangerous and how can I get rid of it ?
- Can Building Owners in NYC request to have a street tree planted in front of their building by the City, for free ??
- Can Building Owners in NYC get graffiti removed off their property, for free??
A Certificate of Occupancy describes the legal use and occupancy of a new or an existing building. For buildings built prior to 1938, no Certificate of Occupancy is required. The ASPA Engineering LLC assists the building manager or landlord to amend or obtain new Certificate of Occupancy for their building. For additional description and details of a Certificate of Occupancy, 
Yes, you need a Work Permit to do all types of renovation work, except for cosmetic work, such as painting, plastering, flooring refinishing and cabinet installations. The ASPA Engineering LLC assists the building manager and/or his contractor to obtain such permit. For additional description and details, 
You start the process by hiring an architect or engineer to be the “Applicant” in filing an application for Plan Approval. The architect/engineer fills out an application [PW-1] and submits same to the Dept. of Buildings, together with plan drawings for your project. After paying the filing fee, the plan is reviewed by the Dept. of Buildings and an Objection Sheet issued if any additional information is requested by the examiners. Upon completion of the review, a stamped and perforated plan is signed as approved by the Department and you may proceed to file for a Work Permit based on such approved plans. The ASPA Engineering LLC prepares design plans and files a Plan Approval application on behalf of the building manager or landlord. For further description of the process, Click here…
Local Law 11/98 is a law enacted by the City of New York, which requires landlords to hire an architect or engineer to perform an inspection of the exterior walls of buildings greater than six-stories, every five (5) years. The inspection report documents any dangerous conditions along the walls and is submitted for review by the Dept. of Buildings. The ASPA Engineering LLC prepares and files this LL 11/98 report on behalf of the building managers or landlord. For additional description and detail requirements of the law, 
The ECB Notice of Violation (NOV) is the most common type of violation issued by the Department of Buildings when a property does not comply with a part of the New York City Building Code and/or Zoning Resolution. It also contains an order to correct the violating condition and to certify correction at the Department of Buildings. The ASPA Engineering LLC assists building managers and owners to cure such violations, as well as other types of violations. For further description and details,