Letter of completion and its importance
Letter of Completion (LOC) – A document from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB*) that says your permitted construction work is finished and passed the final inspection. It is used when your project does not need a new Certificate of Occupancy.
What is included in LOL?
It typically includes several key pieces of information to confirm the satisfactory completion of a construction project or specific phase of work. Some of the main details that are included are:
- Project Information: The address of the property and any DOB job or permit numbers,
- Description of Work Completed: A short description of what work was done (for example, new bathroom, new boiler, or interior renovation),
- Dates: The start date and the date the work was finished,
- Contractor Information: The name and contact details of the contractor and sometimes subcontractors,
- Conditions or Requirements: Any things that still must be done before everything is fully finished, such as other approvals or small corrections,
- Compliance Statement: A sentence saying the work was done according to the approved plans and DOB rules,
- Signatures and Seals: Signatures and sometimes official stamps from the DOB or design professionals.
Why it matters
For a homeowner, a Letter of Completion is proof that your permitted work was inspected and accepted by the DOB, even though your project did not need a new Certificate of Occupancy. For most jobs, the contractor or applicant must file a PW7 form (Certificate of Occupancy/Letter of Completion) so the DOB can review the completed work and issue the Letter of Completion.
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