From the Forum: Neighbor Might Be Overbuilding

One of our readers is concerned that a neighbor is going too far in his house addition.

Brownstoner reader deano writes:

Neighbor is extending the house into the back yard with a full width, 3-story extension. FAR and rear yard depth allows him (sadly robbing me of light and air) to go back about 14-15 feet from the original rear wall, but seems like he’s actually building 18-20 feet back.

Do I have any ability to check what he got approved for vs. what he’s building, and if he really is overbuilding, how can i cry foul??

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