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Originally Posted by sbarn
I've worked a lot with DOB granted on smaller projects. I've never heard of or experienced DOB 'approving' plans without a full set being filed for review by a plan examiner. You don't really negotiate with the DOB, they simply check off whether a building is designed in accordance to the building code. Its very black or white. You must submit (or file) plans in order for them to do so. Perhaps there is an alternative address they are using?
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I used to work with HPD, and we absolutely did this. Representatives from HPD, DOB, and a developer (and sometimes DCP & other city agencies) would meet periodically long before filings were posted, and basically run through a host of potential issues. The developer would know how to file before actually filing.
Of course, there isn't explicit negotiation, as building code determines everything. But interpretation of the code is nuanced, and these initial meetings would clarify the rules. There are very few people on this earth who really grasp a large entirety of the NYC building code, which is byzantine to say the least.
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Originally Posted by sbarn
Also, DOB wouldn't determine whether a project is subject to public review.
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I don't see any reference to as-of-right vs. zoning variance. DOB does indirectly determine whether public review is necessary in whether or not they rule the plans as proposed are as-of-right and therefore approved. Obviously a rejection doesn't necessitate public review, but that's one avenue moving forward.