Licensed Architect & Construction Superintendent in Queens, NY
From renovations and legal conversions to violation legalizations and DOB filings, Adrian Tolbaru brings a licensed architect’s eye and a construction superintendent’s hands-on experience to every project — so your permit gets approved and your project stays on track.
2017–today
Years serving NYC
Architect + Superintendent
Licenses held
Queens & Brooklyn
Boroughs served
What we do
One licensed point of contact for design, filing, and construction-side compliance — from first sketch to final sign-off.
Interior and exterior alterations for homes and multifamily buildings.
Learn moreHow it works
We review your goals, the property, and any existing violations or open permits.
Zoning analysis, code review, and drawings tailored to what your building can actually support.
We file with DOB NOW, respond to plan exam objections, and track approvals to close-out.
Site visits, progress inspections, and sign-offs through final Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Completion.
Recent work
Renovation & AlterationRidgewood, Queens
A full interior reconfiguration of a pre-war two-family row house, including a new open kitchen layout, code-compliant egress, and updated stair enclosure — filed as an Alteration Type 2 in DOB NOW.
Legal ConversionFlushing, Queens
Converted an unfinished cellar into a fully legal, permitted basement apartment with proper egress windows, ceiling height, and fire separation — increasing the property's rentable square footage.
LegalizationBushwick, Brooklyn
Investigated years of unpermitted interior work, prepared corrective drawings, and filed to legalize compliant conditions — clearing three open DOB violations and closing an outstanding permit.
New ConstructionMaspeth, Queens
Added a full rooftop story to an existing two-family building, maximizing the buildable envelope under current zoning while keeping the existing structure occupied through construction.
Client feedback
“Adrian legalized work a previous owner did without permits and got our violations cleared in a few months. He explained every step in plain English and never disappeared on us.”
M. Ionescu
Two-family homeowner, Ridgewood
“We needed a basement conversion done right, not just fast. The filing was clean, the inspector had no issues, and we now have a fully legal rental unit.”
R. Patel
Property investor, Flushing
“Having someone who is both the architect and understands construction supervision saved us from a dozen headaches during the build.”
S. Nguyen
Renovation client, Bushwick
Frequently asked
Common questions about renovations, permits, and legalizations in New York City.
See all FAQsTell us about your property and goals — we’ll let you know what’s required and what it takes to get it approved.