We handle both sides of the equation — architectural drawings and permit filing. Most of our clients have tried to manage one or both on their own and ran into delays, objections, or incomplete documentation. We make sure that does not happen.
Get a Free ConsultationAdding a floor, building out a rear yard extension, combining two units into one, converting a garage into living space — these are structural alterations. They almost always require a full set of architectural and structural engineering drawings, and a permit that may include a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy.
This is the most common project type we handle across all three states. The complexity varies — an NYC Alt-1 is more involved than a room addition in Ridgewood — but the fundamentals are the same: complete plans, code compliance, and a permit that holds up through inspection.
Start Your ProjectA full gut renovation — tearing everything back to the studs, reconfiguring layouts, removing load-bearing walls, repositioning kitchens and bathrooms — almost always requires permits. The scope determines which permit category applies, but in most cases you need a full set of drawings before any work begins.
The biggest mistake homeowners and investors make is starting demo before the permit is issued. We move fast — first plan draft in as little as 10 business days — so the permit process does not delay your contractor's start date.
Start Your ProjectAccessory dwelling units and garage conversions are one of the fastest-growing permit categories across the tri-state. In NYC, the December 2024 City of Yes amendment legalized ADUs in one- and two-family residential districts for the first time. In NJ and CT, demand has been building for years.
These projects look simple but have significant regulatory complexity — egress requirements, ceiling height minimums, energy code compliance, and zoning restrictions all vary by jurisdiction. We know the rules and produce plans that meet all of them.
Start Your ProjectBuilding from scratch — on a vacant lot, after a teardown, or as a new second home — requires the most complete documentation package of any project type. Full construction documents, coordinated with every relevant agency, filed correctly the first time.
In NYC this means multi-agency coordination across DOB, DOT, DEP, and FDNY. In NJ and CT it means navigating municipal building departments, health departments, and sometimes zoning boards. We have done this across every jurisdiction we serve.
Start Your ProjectGet a free consultation. Tell us about your project and we will tell you exactly what permit category applies, what documentation is required, and what the timeline looks like in your jurisdiction.