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July 11, 2008
Question About Handicapped Parking Space
I'm about to sign a contract on a newish condo in Brooklyn. Since it's the last unit to be sold in the building, the developer has offered us the handicapped parking space to be deeded to us as part of the sale. The offering plan states that anyone who buys the handicapped space must make the space available to any disabled persons who move into the building (at market rent). The spot is much larger than the other spots in the building but of course the risk of losing it is a concern. Has anyone come across thie requirement before, and do you know if it's a requirement by law? Do you think this would significantly affect resale?
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Yes. Lots of people qualify as disabled - not just someone in a wheelchair. Most elderly, for instance. If I really needed a handicapped parking space, I'd target newish buildings with parking in my search.
I'd consider it something you may not have use of for long, and probably won't be able to convey use of to someone else.
But if you like the apartment and don't need parking, look at it as extra rent coming in!
Posted by: guest at July 11, 2008 12:43 PM
Not to mention all the drivers who get those handicapped permits illicitly. Check out all the burly guys parking their handicap-plated SUVs in the blue zone at Home Depot and Lowes.
Posted by: Steve at July 11, 2008 1:52 PM
And what's the parking situation like in your area. Probably pretty miserable. I wouldn't do it - you don't want the "joy" of parking 7 blocks from your house and possible getting your window smashed every few months like we do.
Posted by: guest at July 11, 2008 2:12 PM
And what's the parking situation like in your area? Probably pretty miserable. I wouldn't do it - you don't want the "joy" of parking 7 blocks from your house and possibly getting your window smashed every few months like we do.
Posted by: guest at July 11, 2008 2:12 PM
Thanks for the responses. Yes, parking is bad around there and one of the main selling points of the apartment is the parking in the basement. The only thing is the building has 14 units and 11 parking spaces, so presumably the risk is only that someone buys or moves into one of the 3 units that did not purchase a space. If someone disabled moves into one of the other units, presumably I could swap my space with them. Still not sure if it's worth the risk though.
Posted by: Brooklynitetobe at July 11, 2008 2:19 PM
Definitely not worth the risk if having parking IN your building is on your list of must-haves.
But the alternative isn't street parking. Presumably if you can get a market rate from the disabled person who rents your space, you can rent a space for the same amount in a garage nearby.
Posted by: guest at July 11, 2008 2:29 PM
Call 311 and ask for the place that gives out the permits for handicapped parking and speak to them.
They know everything about the subject because they give out the permits.
There are all different types of disabilities some of them are invisible.
Mental illness is invisible. You can't see it. This is just an example .
Not all disabilities are obvious.
Live and learn.
It is a big world. There is room for everybody
Posted by: Ysabelle at July 11, 2008 3:39 PM
Ysabelle: Yes, it's a complicated situation, but you can't deny that some people exploit that and get illegitimate disability status. Whether the people are actually disabled or not isn’t the point here, simply an annoying reality when the OP may legally have to give up their space to someone who, in fact doesn't need it.
I don’t think anybody here is being disrespectful to those who have disabilities that warrant the spot, visible or not.
Posted by: guest at July 11, 2008 4:28 PM
To guest 4:28pm
The op has to research it with the proper experts before he makes an informed decision.
Don't forget to double check to make sure.
You still might have to call 311 and inquire.
This is a tricky subject
Yes, there are phonies out there who know how to circumvent the system.
Let me guess, could they be governmet employees?
They think everything is a perk.........warranted or not.
Posted by: Ysabelle at July 11, 2008 4:47 PM
To guest 4:28pm
The op has to research it with the proper experts before he makes an informed decision.
Don't forget to double check to make sure.
You still might have to call 311 and inquire.
This is a tricky subject
Yes, there are phonies out there who know how to circumvent the system.
Let me guess, could they be governmet employees?
They think everything is a perk.........warranted or not.
Posted by: Ysabelle at July 11, 2008 4:47 PM
To guest 4:28pm
The op has to research it with the proper experts before he makes an informed decision.
Don't forget to double check to make sure.
You still might have to call 311 and inquire.
This is a tricky subject
Yes, there are phonies out there who know how to circumvent the system.
Let me guess, could they be governmet employees?
They think everything is a perk.........warranted or not.
Posted by: Ysabelle at July 11, 2008 4:47 PM
To guest 4:28pm
The op has to research it with the proper experts before he makes an informed decision.
Don't forget to double check to make sure.
You still might have to call 311 and inquire.
This is a tricky subject
Yes, there are phonies out there who know how to circumvent the system.
Let me guess, could they be governmet employees?
They think everything is a perk.........warranted or not.
Posted by: Ysabelle at July 11, 2008 4:47 PM
So sorry for the avalanche. Brownstoner website is screwed up or my computer is wacky.
Mr B go back to being a butler and stop being a social director for brooklyn!.
Posted by: Ysabelle at July 11, 2008 4:55 PM
OP here. Wasn't trying to offend or cause any kind of controversy here. I certainly sympathize with disabled persons, however that does mean I want to buy a spot which could potentially be taken away from me. Just trying to figure out how long that regulation remains in effect (which I now realize is forever) and how likely the possibility is that I would have to give it up (which you all seem to think is pretty likely). After further inquiry turns out there already is a disabled person living there who uses a different spot which they are going to re-designate as the disabled spot, so my problem may be solved. Thanks for the help!
Posted by: Brooklynitetobe at July 11, 2008 5:02 PM
Maybe the better procedure would be for ysabelle to simply stop posting on Mr. B's website?
Posted by: also guest at July 12, 2008 10:42 AM
According to the NYSDOMV- you must provide medical documentation and then there are further specifications before being issued a handicapped permit:
"A person with a temporary disability is any person who is temporarily unable to ambulate without the aid of an assisting device, such as a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, another person, wheelchair, walker or other assistive device. (Temporary permits are issued for periods of six months or less.)"
Permanent qualifying disabilities include:
Uses portable oxygen Legally blind Limited or no use of one or both legs Unable to walk 200 ft. without stopping
Neuromuscular dysfunction that severely limits mobility Class III or IV cardiac condition. (American Heart Assoc. standards)
Severely limited in ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition
Restricted by lung disease to such an extent that forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by
spirometry, is less than one liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than sixty mm/hg of room air at rest
Has a physical or mental impairment or condition not listed above which constitutes an equal degree of disability, and which
imposes unusual hardship in the use of public transportation and prevents the person from getting around without great
difficulty.
Posted by: also guest at July 12, 2008 10:58 AM
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