Homeowner Services
Homeowner property compliance on Long Island.
PKAD prepares the architectural documentation that municipal notices and property records call for, and guides the next steps from the first call. You do not need to know what the town wants before you reach out.
Start with the situation in front of you.
Choose the one closest to yours. If you are not sure which applies, call and we will sort it out together.
Stop Work Orders
Construction has been halted. PKAD reviews the order and prepares the drawings needed before work can resume.
Stop work ordersCode Violations & Desk Appearance Tickets
A notice or ticket has been issued. PKAD documents the existing work and gets the architectural side underway.
Code violationsCertificates of Occupancy & Open Permits
A sale, refinance, or permit filing has surfaced a missing CO or an open permit. PKAD clarifies what is missing and what professional help it needs.
Certificates of occupancyPrior-Owner & Unpermitted Work
A basement, deck, garage conversion, or addition was built before you owned the home. PKAD documents it as it stands for municipal review.
Legalizing prior work
A clear path forward.
From the first call to architectural plans, PKAD helps move the process forward.
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Start with your notice
We review the town’s notice to help define the architectural work needed.
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Get the field visit underway
Usually within a few days, our field team visits to measure and document the existing conditions.
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Prepare your plans
We prepare stamped architectural drawings for the agreed scope.
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Keep the process moving
We coordinate with municipal filing professionals and address architectural questions from the town.
Why homeowners choose PKAD.
NYS Licensed & Professionally Accountable
PKAD is a New York State licensed architectural practice operating under professional oversight through the NYS Education Department’s Office of the Professions.
Built to Get Moving Quickly
PKAD has built a proprietary rapid response process that prices work on the first call, establishes the next step, sends staff to your home quickly, and gets the architectural work underway without unnecessary delay.
Local Municipal Experience
For over 20 years, PKAD has regularly worked across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and understands the local municipal review environment, common documentation requirements, and the architectural side of the approval process.
Trusted by Homeowners
Homeowners who have worked with PKAD consistently speak about professionalism, responsiveness, knowledge, integrity, and guidance through an unfamiliar process.
In homeowners’ words.
“Their professionalism and integrity was second to none. They were able to guide me through the process and are very responsive when questions arise.”
Dalchand Laljit, Google review
“Phil and Frank provided assistance/support throughout the whole project (from fruition to completion).”
Andrei Roman, Google review
Questions homeowners often ask.
Do I need to know what the town requires before I call?
No. Tell us what happened and share any notice you received. We explain what the architectural work involves, the fee, and how quickly we can get started, usually on the first call.
What does PKAD handle, and what does it leave to others?
PKAD documents existing conditions, prepares architectural drawings, and coordinates with municipal filing professionals. Licensed contractors perform any construction, and your Town or Village decides what it approves.
What should I have ready?
Your property address and any notice or paperwork from the town. If you have a property survey, have that too. We will explain anything else we need.
Who holds an architect accountable?
In New York, architecture is a regulated profession. The New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions oversees professional licensing, registration, and discipline.
Unlike relying solely on online reviews or a company’s reputation, homeowners can independently verify an architect’s credentials and have access to a formal complaint process when concerns arise.
Your Town or Village determines the requirements for your property. New York State provides oversight of the professionals practicing architecture.
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Let’s get your next step underway.
Call with your property address and any deadline on the notice, or send the details below. Have the paperwork handy if you can and we will explain what we need.
Prefer to call?
(516) 828-8040- We review your details. PKAD looks at what you sent and the property’s basic information.
- We contact you. We talk through your goals, answer questions, and explain what may be possible.
- You know the next step. Scope, fee, and timing are clear before any work begins.
Discuss Your Property Issue
Complete the form below, and we’ll review your situation and explain the architectural documentation your town is likely to require.