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March 20, 2009
Facade repair
PLEASE, RESPOND TO THIS POST ONLY IF YOU HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH FACADE RENOVATION.
Do I need to get a permit if we are going to re-brownstone our facade with no structural changes? If yes, does the contractor get a permit or do I have to hire an architect to file for the permit?
We already have landmarks preservation permit for the job.
Thank you very much for your help.
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The answer is yes, a permit is required for the work as you've described it. The permit must be obtained by a licensed contractor with current worker's comp, based on DoB-approved drawings filed by a licensed engineer or architect.
Posted by: Smokychimp at March 20, 2009 12:20 PM
If smokychimp is right then the laws have changed since I refaced my brownstone on a landmark block 15 years ago. As homeowner, I signed the landmarks commission permit application prepared by the licensed contractor who did all the dealing with the LC. No architect DB drawings/approval was required.
Posted by: jfss at March 20, 2009 8:35 PM
We made facade repairs to a house in a landmarked district approx. 1-1/2 years ago. The contractor, in conjunction with his architect and expediter, prepared and submitted the paperwork to both LPC and DOB. Jfss, maybe it's changed, and/or maybe you never saw the part of the application signed by engineer or architect. OP, you might want to review the following link, though I suggest you rely on a licensed professional to answer your questions: http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/reference/tppn0199.shtml
Posted by: vinca at March 20, 2009 9:02 PM
I'm certain that there was no DOB filing for my refacing job which included full refacing, window replacement, cornice and door repair and railing replacement. All required LPC permit, none required DOB.
The link vinca provided is very informative, detailed and understandable. I believe the local law it refers to applies to multifamily buildings of a specific height. In any case, as per the link, "Application of (trowel applied) cementitious material (stucco) no greater than 1" in thickness or other material (brownstone) no greater than 1/8" in thickness to exterior surfaces of building walls" does not require a permit.
Posted by: jfss at March 20, 2009 9:23 PM
Thank you very much for your comments.
Posted by: margaritaworld at March 24, 2009 9:16 AM
Could anyone recommend a contractor who has done a satisfactory job for facade re-do. My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a brownstone with a very poor facade. Whole sections appear to be falling off and my sense is that it would have to be stripped back to the brick.
Has anyone had experience with simply leaving the brick subsurface of the facade rather than reconstructing the 'brownstone' plaster work?
Posted by: philharmonik at March 27, 2009 2:41 PM
I like the guys at BrownstoneFacade.com - ask for Rahman
347.768.9938
Posted by: ewoodward at July 21, 2009 6:09 AM
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