What does a land survey cost in NYC?
It depends on the survey type and how deep the record research goes, not on square footage the way most trades price. A straightforward residential title survey on a regular lot is at one end; an ALTA/NSPS survey on a commercial parcel with multiple easements is at the other. Tell us the address or the BBL and what was asked for and you get a real number the same business day.
How fast can you turn one around?
Field work is rarely the constraint. Record research and the drawing take longer, and how much longer depends on how clean the chain of title is. Rush scheduling for a closing or a filing deadline is a normal request - tell us the date on the first call and we will say plainly whether it is achievable.
The title company asked for a survey. Which one is that?
For a residential closing it is almost always a title or property survey showing the lot lines, the building footprint and anything crossing a line. For a commercial transaction the underwriter usually wants an ALTA/NSPS survey, which is a defined national standard rather than a general drawing. If you forward what they sent you, we will tell you which it is.
What is a BBL and why do you keep asking for it?
Borough, block and lot - New York City's own parcel identifier. It is the fastest way to pull the tax map and the record for a specific property, and it removes the ambiguity that street addresses carry in a city with corner lots, subdivided buildings and multiple entrances. If you do not have it, the address is fine.
Do you cover all five boroughs?
Yes, plus southern Westchester. Filing practice and the survey types that come up most differ noticeably by borough, which is why each one has its own page rather than a list of names.
My neighbour and I disagree about the fence line. Can a survey settle it?
A survey establishes where the record line runs and where the fence actually is, which is the factual basis any resolution needs. It does not by itself decide a legal dispute - long-standing occupation can carry weight - but no lawyer can advise you without the drawing first.
