Zoning & Permit Questions


I passed a house under construction and am trying to figure out if the construction is legit. The job was approved in 2006. The block was rezoned from R7-1 to R3X in 2009. An original permit from 2006 and an extension from 2008 expired before the rezoning. In 2010 they got a new extension approved and are now busy with construction.

Question 1 – Should the permit renewal have been approved despite the rezoning? After all there was a 2 year lull in construction so this is really a new job.

Question 2 – The main issue I have with the construction is that the second story porch is being closed off into residential space. Would R3X allow this?

The BBL is K-5076-14

Categories: Permits
By northofditmas | 04/15/2011 9:45 AM | Comment

Radiator Vents Sucking in Air


I have low pressure steam heat in a 3 story house. Whenever the thermostat cuts the boiler off all the air vents suck in air for a minute or two. Why am I getting negative pressure so quickly?

I’m planning to insulate the pipes in the basement to help matters but I have lived in other buildings with all exposed basement and riser pipes and they still had lots of pressure throughout. Any ideas?

Categories: Heating
By northofditmas | 11/01/2010 11:02 PM | Comment