A Permit Expediter’s Guide to New York City

For this month’s feature, we turned to our partner company, Milrose Consultants, to tackle permitting in the concrete jungle known as New York City. NYC is notoriously known for its complex and dense building codes, zoning laws, and permitting stipulations. Over the past 33 years, Milrose has developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of NYC’s municipal filing processes through working with NYC agencies every day on behalf of their clients. Read on for their expert insights on how to avoid potential obstacles and achieve project success in New York City. The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is …

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Feb 16, 2021 By Bridget Foley

Opening a Fast Food Franchise: Obtaining Permits

With the current pandemic, dining in has become almost non-existent. Until the current climate passes, for many U.S. citizens, our only option left is to either cook at home, get takeout, or drive-thru. According to Grand View Research, the global fast food and quick service restaurant market, “is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% from 2020 to 2027 to reach USD 383.81 billion by 2027.” This large growth means that thousands of first-time franchisees will be experiencing the task of opening their first location. To receive a permit for your franchise may sound simple, but …

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Jan 22, 2021 By Bridget Foley

Redefining Permitting for Modular Residential Construction

Last year, Permit Advisors worked with Relevant Group to develop strategies for streamlining review and approval of mid-rise modular construction. With the ever-increasing demand for apartment housing nationwide, the need to get housing construction approved efficiently has never been more crucial for people. Thanks to the hardworking team of project managers at Permit Advisors, we are proud to have drastically reduced the permitting and construction process of new developments, from concept, through approval, to occupancy. Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site using repeated sections called modules. These modules are then delivered to the intended …

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Jan 4, 2021 By Bridget Foley

Permit Expediting During COVID-19: Problems and Solutions

With COVID-19, 2020 has been a year of change for everyone. At the start of the year, the norm was sitting in an office every day, going out to eat regularly, and having the opportunity to see your loved ones in person. Now we have all become accustomed to a much more solitary way of life. Working from home, holidays spent on Skype, and exclusively takeout. This year, more than any other before it has shown the incredible feats humanity can undergo to survive and thrive. For Permit Advisors, we have had to adapt to a completely different landscape for …

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Dec 7, 2020 By Bridget Foley