Code: Second Review of Objection (Request for DOB to re‑review a plan review objection)
Description: (DOB second review of plan examination objection) is a request for another DOB plan examiner or supervisor to review an existing objection after the first review. It is used when the applicant or design professional disagrees with the original plan review decision.
Practical Meaning: For a NYC homeowner, a Second Review of Objection is a step your architect, engineer, or expeditor can use when they think DOB’s objection is wrong or too strict. It gives you a chance to have the objection looked at again before moving to a formal determination or outside appeal.
Where You May See It: You may see this term in DOB NOW Build filings, in DOB fact sheets about plan examination, in instructions from your design professional, or in training materials about determinations and appeals.
Why It Matters: Using a Second Review of Objection correctly can save time and money by resolving disagreements at the DOB level instead of going straight to more complex determinations or appeals. If you skip this step when it is required, a later determination request may be rejected or delayed.