Security camera


Hi,

My building was broken into again last night and we are now looking into installing a security camera of some sort. The building is a condo so it is the responsibility of the residents. Has anyone installed a camera? How are cameras installed? Can this be done by a super or should it be professionally installed? Any other advise regarding this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Leah

Categories: Alarm
By lmk2101 | 04/29/2009 4:52 PM | Comment

Garden Apt Egress Laws?


Hi,

I hope someone in the Brownstoner community can help me out with this. I am considering buying a two family, three story house. The garden floor is set up as the rental. The problem is that the previous owners created an extension off the parlor floor that completely blocks the rear windows and door of the garden apartment. At this point they are just sort of there looking out to underneath the extension. I was thinking that we could build a wall where the windows are and leave a door to use this space as storage. My concern is whether or not it is safe or legal to not have a rear exit. The only door would be under the stoop. Does anyone have any insight?

Thanks,

Leah

Categories: Building Code
By lmk2101 | 04/07/2009 9:53 AM | Comment