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May 21, 2009
Roof Rights?
Hi,
I want to build an apartment/building on the roof of an existing building. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge about whether this was possible? I think it would require buying roof rights plus a zoning/structural requirements aspect. But, I'm don't have experience with any of that.
Thanks in advance.
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It depends on the zoning, existing building height, FAR in addition to the question of ownership of roofrights. You might be able to get some sense of whether its worth pursuing on your own but you will need an architect to really understand if its possible and what all the options are. We usually have a consultant prepare a zoning analysis for clients who are looking to do this.
Posted by: 11216 at May 21, 2009 3:46 PM
lead of Aerosmith has his house built on top of the building on 2nd Ave and 20th st. of Manhattan. You probably need as much money to do this kind of things.
Posted by: bobjohn at May 21, 2009 6:50 PM
I'll throw in another possibility, which is new modular construction. I've been working with a custom home prefab builder in the area that can do completely custom rooftop additions in stick frame construction, with lots of green/sustainable features (radiant floor heat, bamboo floors, recycled glass countertops, blown in foam insulation in 2x6 walls, etc.) for about $100 a sq ft in just a couple months from final design to completed move-in.
If you're interested in going this route, please give me a call or email (click on my username for my website and contact info).
Like 11216 said, the first thing to do is to get a quick zoning study to see if it's possible. It's real easy to check out FAR and height requirements. Give me a call or email.
Jim Hill, RA, LEED AP
Urban Pioneering Architecture
jim(at)urban-pioneering(dot)com
www(dot)urban-pioneering(dot)com
Posted by: JimHill at May 22, 2009 10:17 AM
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