NYRezone vs. Hiring an Architect
NYRezone is the $49 pre-diligence step you take before the $5,000+ architect study — not a replacement for it. An architect is still required for actual DOB filings, stamped drawings, and code compliance.
Side by Side
| NYRezone | Architect-Led Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Instant | Days to weeks |
| Cost | $49 | $2,000–$5,000+ |
| Coverage | 5 boroughs + Westchester, Suffolk, Nassau | One site at a time |
| What it's for | Screening / pre-diligence | Permit-ready filing |
| Output | Instant report + Opportunity Score | Stamped drawings + code sign-off |
| Required for DOB filing? | No | Yes |
Where NYRezone Stops
Not legal or zoning counsel. Opportunity Score and zoning data surface where to look — they don't replace a zoning attorney or a site-specific feasibility study before an acquisition or development decision.
No stamped drawings. Only a licensed architect can produce the permit-ready drawings and code-compliance sign-off DOB requires for a filing.
County data has no zoning or FAR. Westchester and Suffolk parcels carry assessment and ownership data but no zoning district or FAR — that field is specific to NYC PLUTO with no statewide equivalent. Nassau County is geometry-only: no assessment, owner, or FAR data at all.
Full detail on data sources and limits is on the methodology page.
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See the full zoning analysis cost breakdown or the step-by-step guide to what you can build on your lot.