Originally Posted by
island rehabber
I do not believe that, in NY State Regions 1, 2 and 3, any home inspections are done when the person is only going for a basic (not RVS, no federal permit for birds) license. I don't know anyone who has undergone a home inspection this side of Albany.
That said, the interview WILL be at the regional office in Long Island City. They will ask you why you want to rehab, what facilities you do have, and most importantly in NYC: what do you know about rabies vector species and how to stay away from them and how you're NOT allowed to rehab them and you cannot expose the public to them. Half my interview was about RVS even though I was not seeking a permit for it. Also: the DEC cannot supercede your landlord's rules or your condo/co-op board rules, unfortunately. If you start rehabbing and one of those authorities wants to shut you down, your DEC permit does not help you. THEY defer to the landlord or board. (*sigh* this is why I may not be rehabbing much longer unless I move.....)