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September 12, 2009
Extension on Landmarked House
i'm aware that one needs approval from both dob and lpc to do work on a landmarked building....if you're looking at that building to buy, how can you know if such an extension would be permitted before making an offer on the house? (basically it would be a 15x15 bedroom off the garden with a parlor floor deck above...general ballpark on cost would also be greatly appreciated). thank you.
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outer court issue with zoning and landmarks will ask to see what other rear yard additions on that block exist for precedent.
Posted by: jp2 at September 12, 2009 9:50 PM
If you can't see it from the street LPC will usually pass it.
Posted by: modsquad at September 13, 2009 12:06 AM
It's likely that zoning will be a bigger issue than Landmarks if you're adding square footage. Have you worked out how many square feet are left to build on the property according to its allowable floor area ratio? that's probably the most important thing to review, everything else being equal.
Posted by: Smokychimp at September 13, 2009 2:59 PM
thanks for the advice
Posted by: jdlcnm at September 13, 2009 10:12 PM
It's called FAR & there are formulas for it on nyc.gov
Posted by: Arkady at September 14, 2009 11:00 AM
we were given an estimate of $50K for something about the same size including new foundation, no fancy materials or wall of windows or anything.
Posted by: well_pHed at September 14, 2009 12:27 PM
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