BrickUnderground

Hi. I'm new to the forum, and thanks in advance for any and all advice. I'm renovating my kitchen. It's a simple job. Everything is "existing." My architect filed for a building permit and plumbing permit on Oct. 23rd. I check the Dept of Buildings' web site every day, and see that it has been "Assigned to Plan Examiner." It's Nov. 4th, and still, no movement. No approvals, no rejections -- nothing. I have called my architect -- who has an expediter and claims the expediter filed the paperwork -- and he tells me that the Dept of Buildings is slow these days. Why? (Get this): Because there isn't a lot of work for them to do. So they're deliberately taking their time on reviewing permits.

How long did it take any of you -- who applied at the Department of Buildings -- to receive your permit/s?

It's maddening. (And yes, I've called the DOB numerous times; and numerous "mailboxes are full" and no one can help me.)