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A friend of mine is looking to sell her house and her realtor advised that her driveway was illegally expanded a long time ago and would have to be assessed by the town, have an architect draw up plans and then apply for a permit. Apparently I am the expert on Long Island because I used to live there and now she is asking how long this will take.
I know in NYC it could take over a month for each step in the process to progress (as I went through it for my house) but does anyone know how long it generally could take on Long Island, specifically in the town of north hempstead?
I lived in the Town of North Hempstead and the process was very slow. I don't remember how long each step took but I do remember it was awhile. The permit part wasn't that bad but just getting things inspected took many phone calls. Of course, getting the actual CO took the longest. However, I had more extensive improvements done so maybe the process will be faster for just an expanded driveway.
It could take awhile. She may have to get a survey done (could take a couple weeks), have an architect draw up plans (a couple more weeks), then you have to file for permits, wait for it to be issued, get the inspections done, correct any issues, reinspect, etc.
All-in, six months is a good estimate, but it could take twice as long if you're unlucky and half as long if you are very lucky.
Needless to say, she wants to get started right away.
It could take awhile. She may have to get a survey done (could take a couple weeks), have an architect draw up plans (a couple more weeks), then you have to file for permits, wait for it to be issued, get the inspections done, correct any issues, reinspect, etc.
All-in, six months is a good estimate, but it could take twice as long if you're unlucky and half as long if you are very lucky.
Needless to say, she wants to get started right away.
This is fairly accurate judging by both my experience and that of friends.
Its 3 weeks since we filed for permits in ToNH and haven't heard anything yet. I was told that things are improving but still at least 2 months before they even get to the file.
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