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May 22, 2005
New front steps for a rowhouse
I need to have significant repairs done to the front stoop of my brick and frame house in Park Slope. A previous owner built a new set of steps -- unfortunately, the steps themselves are too shallow, creating a tripping hazard. (The stoop is made of brick and cement.)
Two questions: 1) Can the step be redone without removing the whole stoop and starting over? 2) Any suggestions for people to do the work?
Thanks.
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What's the big deal? Is someone planning to sue you or something? I'd say put it on the back burner..
Posted by: Anonymous at May 23, 2005 9:19 PM
If you're in a landmarked district you may need a permit for any work you do. For superficial repairs you don't need a permit, but major reconstruction you do. The info is on the Landmarks Preservation Commission website.
Posted by: anon at May 24, 2005 8:34 AM
100 year old brownstone steps take some getting used to . . . they are originally much steeper than modern construction.
Posted by: anon at June 10, 2005 10:07 AM
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