Business Details
37 Years
experience
Affordable Architectural Design & Permit Solutions in Oyster Bay, NY
Oyster Bay Drafting, P.C. has been a trusted name in architectural design since 1989. Our firm specializes in delivering affordable, professionally prepared architectural plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across New York State. With over 5000 completed projects and a focus on Long Island communities, we combine extensive experience with a deep understanding of local zoning and building codes. Our team excels in navigating complex permitting processes, including variances and flood zone compliance, while maintaining a client-centric approach.Our expertise extends to renovations, new constructions, and legalizing existing structures, ensuring projects meet both client needs and regulatory standards. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships with contractors, municipalities, and industry professionals to streamline project approvals. As innovators in green design and coastal construction, we remain at the forefront of evolving architectural technologies and sustainability practices.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Renovations
Interior Design
Permit Acquisition
Flood Zone Compliance
Zoning Appeals
Certificate of Occupancy
Green Building Design
Historic Legalization
Architectural Review Board Representation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 34+ years of specialized experience in Long Island architectural permitting and zoning compliance.
- Our team has completed 5000+ projects, including complex flood zone and coastal resilience designs.
- We provide expedited building permit assistance through in-house experts familiar with all 293 Long Island municipalities.
- Our firm pioneered the first pre-formed concrete and metal-framed homes on Long Island.
- We maintain direct relationships with zoning attorneys, traffic consultants, and soil engineers for comprehensive project support.
Services
Residential Architecture
Our residential architecture services specialize in custom home designs and renovations across Long Island. We create functional, code-compliant plans for new constructions, additions, and historic property legalizations. With expertise in local zoning laws, we ensure seamless approval processes for projects ranging from modest renovations to luxury estates.
Commercial Renovations
We provide architectural solutions for commercial and industrial spaces requiring permitting assistance. Our services include tenant improvements, zoning compliance, and adaptive reuse of existing structures. We work directly with business owners and contractors to meet regulatory requirements while maintaining project budgets and timelines.
Permit Acquisition
Our in-house team specializes in obtaining building permits across all 293 Long Island municipalities. We prepare detailed construction documents, coordinate agency submissions, and track changing code requirements. This service reduces approval delays while ensuring compliance with local building departments and architectural review boards.
Flood Zone Compliance
We design FEMA-compliant structures for coastal and high-risk flood areas. Our expertise includes elevating existing homes, constructing new flood-resistant buildings, and navigating post-Sandy regulatory requirements. We provide engineering coordination and documentation to meet federal flood insurance requirements while preserving architectural integrity.
Zoning Appeals
Our firm prepares comprehensive submissions for zoning variances and appeals before local boards. We create technical presentations demonstrating project feasibility while addressing municipal concerns. We collaborate with traffic experts and environmental consultants to strengthen cases for zoning exceptions in residential and commercial developments.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve all New York State municipalities with primary focus on Long Island, including Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties.
Can you help with small home improvement projects?
Yes, we handle projects of all sizes including decks, sheds, and minor renovations requiring permits.
Do you assist with existing unpermitted structures?
Yes, we specialize in legalizing existing structures through certificate of occupancy processes.
Can you expedite building permits?
Our in-house expediting team maintains relationships with 293 Long Island municipalities to accelerate approvals.
Do you work on commercial projects?
Yes, we handle commercial renovations, office redesigns, and light industrial projects requiring permits.
Can you handle zoning board presentations?
Yes, we prepare and present cases before zoning and architectural review boards across Long Island.
Reviews (4)
John Tut
Aug 02, 2021
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I would highly recommend Scott Kahn and everyone at Oyster Bay Drafting/Architects. They are very professional, and for someone like myself with little experience with town permits and plans, etc., of the three architects I dealt with in preparation for this project, they were the only one willing to take the time and explain the process, they helped me with Town filings, and their originally filed plans were just approved by the Town and permits have been issued. Deal with confidence! Thank you .... and until our next project!
Christina Andersen
Jun 25, 2021
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Horrible. They were horrible and took so long for a simple conversion. Family is never working with them again. Owner is an idiot. Wouldn’t return phone calls!!! Was impossible to get in touch with
Debbie Rashti
Sep 20, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We had a garage fire that involved an upstairs bathroom and room that would have had to go before the variance board had Scott not have been able to salvage what was left of the structure. He not only did that, but everyone of his recommendations was stellar. Even the building inspector had good things to say!
We had a garage fire that involved an upstairs bathroom and room that would have had to go before the variance board had Scott not have been able to salvage what was left of the structure. He not only did that, but everyone of his recommendations was stellar. Even the building inspector had good things to say!
Ehibany Ehi
Jun 15, 2020
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Good people on staff. They work closely with us, the contractor, and the client. Very good communication as well
