ALTA Survey Requirements for a Commercial Property

Land surveyor using a total station at a commercial property for a project subject to ALTA survey requirements

Buying or financing a commercial building almost always involves an ALTA survey. The hard part starts before any fieldwork. Someone has to decide what the survey will cover, which version of the standards applies and who will rely on the finished map. If you settle those ALTA survey requirements early, the surveyor gets a clear […]

ALTA Title Survey for Properties With Sidewalk Vault Rights

Open sidewalk vault hatch showing the underground space documented during an ALTA title survey

A sidewalk vault can add real space to a New York City building. It might hold storage, a boiler room or part of a cellar that runs out under the public walk. Before you buy, lend on or redevelop that property, an ALTA title survey helps you see whether the vault on the ground matches […]

Commercial Property Surveyor for Market Hall Conversions

Interior of a historic market hall with multiple vendor stalls and shared customer space, highlighting the layout a commercial property surveyor documents before renovation

Turning a building into a market hall is a big change. The space needs to work for many vendors, not just one tenant. It also needs to handle crowds that a warehouse or office building never had to deal with. Before an architect or contractor can plan this kind of project, they need a clear […]