ALTA Surveys in New York

Professional land surveying services connecting New York property owners with licensed ALTA surveyors across all 62 counties. From Manhattan to the Adirondacks, we serve the entire Empire State.

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Professional Land Surveyors Across New York

Connecting you with experienced surveyors who understand New York's complex regulations and urban challenges

380+

Licensed Surveyors

Across all 62 New York counties

12

Hour Response

Average quote turnaround time

18+

Years Experience

Average surveyor experience

Why New York Property Owners Choose SurveyALTA

  • • Network of 380+ licensed New York surveyors
  • • Deep understanding of NYSED regulations
  • • Experience with NYC complex requirements
  • • Fast turnaround for urgent transactions
  • • Competitive pricing through multiple quotes
  • • Statewide coverage including upstate rural areas
  • • Expertise in co-op and condo surveys
  • • Understanding of environmental regulations

Major New York Cities We Serve

Comprehensive ALTA survey coverage across New York metropolitan areas

New York City

Licensed Surveyors: 150+
Average Response: Same day
Common Services: High-rise commercial

Boroughs Covered:

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island

Buffalo Metropolitan Area

Licensed Surveyors: 35+
Average Response: 24 hours
Common Services: Industrial surveys

Areas Covered:

Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, Amherst, Cheektowaga

Rochester Area

Licensed Surveyors: 30+
Average Response: 24 hours
Common Services: Tech & healthcare

Areas Covered:

Rochester, Brighton, Gates, Greece, Irondequoit

Albany Capital District

Licensed Surveyors: 40+
Average Response: 24 hours
Common Services: Government facilities

Areas Covered:

Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Colonie

Syracuse Area

Licensed Surveyors: 25+
Average Response: 24-48 hours
Common Services: Educational facilities

Areas Covered:

Syracuse, Liverpool, Clay, Cicero, DeWitt

Additional Major Areas

Long Island: 80+ surveyors
Westchester: 45+ surveyors
Utica: 15+ surveyors
Binghamton: 12+ surveyors

Plus coverage in Plattsburgh, Watertown, Elmira, and 50+ other New York communities

New York ALTA Survey Requirements

Understanding New York's complex regulatory environment and local requirements

New York State Education Department (NYSED) Regulations

Licensing Requirements:

  • • New York Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
  • • Current NYSED license in good standing
  • • Continuing education compliance
  • • Professional liability insurance

Survey Standards:

  • • ALTA/NSPS standards compliance
  • • NY State survey practice standards
  • • Recording requirements per county
  • • Environmental quality review compliance

Common New York Table A Items

Frequently Required:

  • • Item 1: Utilities (water, sewer, electric, gas)
  • • Item 2: Flood zone determination
  • • Item 6: Parking analysis (NYC critical)
  • • Item 7: Zoning classification

NY-Specific Considerations:

  • • Environmental contamination history
  • • Historic preservation compliance
  • • Adirondack Park regulations (if applicable)
  • • NYC Department of Buildings requirements

NYC Special Requirements

New York City has unique surveying challenges and requirements that differ from the rest of the state:

  • • Department of Buildings compliance
  • • Landmarks Preservation Commission review
  • • Co-op and condo specific requirements
  • • Air rights documentation
  • • Subway and utility easements
  • • High-density urban challenges
  • • Environmental site assessments
  • • Historic district considerations

New York Survey Costs

Understanding pricing factors specific to the New York market

New York Cost Factors

Manhattan: $15,000-$35,000
Other NYC boroughs: $10,000-$25,000
Long Island/Westchester: $8,000-$18,000
Upstate metro areas: $6,000-$15,000
Rural upstate: $4,000-$12,000

NY-Specific Considerations

  • NYC Manhattan complexity significantly increases costs
  • ACCESS Urban access challenges and permit requirements
  • HISTORIC Historic district reviews may add time and cost
  • WINTER Winter weather may affect field work schedules

🗽 New York Cost Savings Tip

New York's high costs make competitive bidding essential. Our platform connects you with multiple qualified surveyors, often saving 20-35% compared to single-source pricing. Many upstate surveyors offer competitive rates for projects outside NYC.

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