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What is NYC AC § 28-216.6.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for conducting a survey, specifying that it must be performed by three competent individuals, including the commissioner and two registered design professionals. It details the appointment process and procedures for resolving disagreements among surveyors. Applies to property owners involved in survey-related notices.

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§ 28-216.6.1 Identity of surveyors.

AC § 28-216.6.1

The survey shall be made by three competent persons, of whom one shall be the commissioner; another shall be a registered design professional appointed by a recognized professional organization or by the commissioner; and the third shall be a registered design professional appointed by the person served with a notice pursuant to section 28-216.4. If the person served with such notice shall neglect or refuse to appoint such surveyor, the other two surveyors shall make the survey. In case they disagree, they shall appoint a third person to take part in such survey, who shall be a registered design professional of at least 10 years' practice, whose decision shall be final. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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