Filing Strategies, Approvals & Permitting
SOCOTEC streamlines filing, approvals, and permits for demolitions, new builds, and alterations—advising teams to fast-track project delivery.
With extensive regulatory knowledge and hands-on experience across all types of projects, we simplify every step of the filing process, from initial strategy to the final Certificate of Occupancy.
Optimize Your Filing Strategy from the Start
As a large municipality, New York City has intricate and often evolving regulations. Selecting the right filing strategy is critical to avoiding delays, rejections, and costly redesigns. Our experts—many of whom are former regulators—have reviewed thousands of projects and redefined how building permit filing and approvals should be approached for demolitions, new buildings, and major alterations.
We identify the critical path items and define the optimal sequence and timing for each filing. This ensures that every application is submitted at the right time and in the right order, helping projects stay on track and move forward efficiently.
Our filing strategy services include:
Review of regulatory requirements across agencies
Strategic planning to align permits and sign-offs with project milestones
Clear direction on filing timelines and submission methods
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Inter-Agency Services
Manage Application Approvals Across Agencies
Large municipalities also have multiple agencies with jurisdiction over any given job. Our Code & Planning team prepares complete, compliant submittals and coordinates the filing process with all necessary municipal departments.
Our experts interface not only with the local Buildings Department, but also Landmark review boards, Fire Departments, Environmental Remediation Agencies, Finance Departments, Topographical Bureaus, and various other agencies. We also provide key support for other consultants when they interface with agencies such as the Board of Standards and Appeals, City Planning, or City Hall itself.
We regularly work with agencies in New York including:
Department of Buildings (DOB)
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
Fire Department (FDNY)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of Finance (DOF)
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
From coordinating reviews to following up on application approvals, SOCOTEC keeps your project moving through the city’s regulatory system.
Large municipalities also have multiple agencies with jurisdiction over any given job. Our Code & Planning team prepares complete, compliant submittals and coordinates the filing process with all necessary municipal departments.
Our experts interface not only with the local Buildings Department, but also Landmark review boards, Fire Departments, Environmental Remediation Agencies, Finance Departments, Topographical Bureaus, and various other agencies. We also provide key support for other consultants when they interface with agencies such as the Board of Standards and Appeals, City Planning, or City Hall itself.
We regularly work with agencies in New York including:
Department of Buildings (DOB)
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
Fire Department (FDNY)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of Finance (DOF)
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
From coordinating reviews to following up on application approvals, SOCOTEC keeps your project moving through the city’s regulatory system.
Deliver Permits, Sign-Offs, and Certificates of Occupancy
We work closely with owners, developers, architects, and contractors to ensure that all required documentation is filed correctly and on time. Our team facilitates the issuance of permits, obtains final sign-offs, and guides the process to secure a timely Certificate of Occupancy. Whether the building is new or existing, we ensure that tenant protection measures and occupancy considerations are addressed, so that work can proceed, even in occupied spaces.
Our support includes:
Closing open applications and resolving building violations
Coordinating inspections and securing final DOB approvals
Managing all paperwork required for code compliance and occupancy
Why Choose SOCOTEC?
SOCOTEC combines regulatory insight with practical execution. Our professionals bring decades of experience in building permit filing, with a proven track record of helping clients reduce risks, meet code requirements, and accelerate project delivery. Whether you’re developing a ground-up tower or renovating a historic property, we are your partner in achieving full compliance with confidence.
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