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February 19, 2008
create a parking spot at brownstone??
Don't know much about B'klyn, parking, brownstones, but I've seen a few brownstones with outdoor parking spots, and a few with spots indoor (the front of the garden level.
Is it possible to create an indoor parking spot, are there any laws/regulations against it? Can brownstones be modified to do this??
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No laws against being an asshat in non-historic areas, I say go for it.
Posted by: moreteasir at February 19, 2008 4:18 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
I think people who are saying you can do this in a non-historic district are wrong. The DOB turn these request down to my knowledge.
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 4:35 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
It is hard to imaginge landmarks permitting this if the house is in a historic district or otherwise designated.
Otherwise, go for it. There are some nice houses with garages even in Brownstone Brooklyn -- I can thnk of one that is on Sackett between Court and Clinton that is not bad. And of course building from scratch makes it easier to do this -- like that one modernist looking townhouse on Wyckoff off Smith.
Whatever you do, don't be jerk and just park your car in fron of the curb cut and use the garage as storage space.
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 4:55 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
Not that I'm for doing this but....
Wonder if people who first owned carriage houses in Brooklyn got this much grief!
Did it make an eyesore to the block and hog space from others trying to park their horses?
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 5:12 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
Go for it, but don't be surprised when your neighbors leave broken glass and nails point-up in your driveway...
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 5:20 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
Why all the hate on people with drive-ways?
They take up half the space of parking on the streets, usally 10 feet wide versus 18-22 feet for cars and SUVs parked on the street.
Or is it jealousy? The ease and comfort of ALWAYS having a spot 24/7? And YOU have to circle jerk around for hours to find a place to park...
Posted by: bmfesq at February 19, 2008 6:00 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
It's not jealousy. Rather, I fail to understand how some people get a guaranteed parking spot for their tax dollars.
Posted by: Johnny at February 19, 2008 6:23 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
Does anyone know how to tell if a curb cut is legal or not? Would that be one of the permits that would be listed in the BIS for that address? If so, well, EVERY SINGLE curb cut on my block in East Williamsburg is illegal. Could this be possible?
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 6:32 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
Johnny, You fail to realize that in most of these cases, the home owner has to give up square footage inside their house and considerable expense to build a garage. Not everyone has 20 feet in front of their house to park. That is the trade off.
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 6:37 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
can you answer the question? Landmark area or not?
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 6:39 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??
Excellent ideas, thank you! I think I'll add the chopper pad! And I'll work on that gene mutation in my basement on my spare time. Hopefully your dog will eat the kibble and grow a head so that you can use his!!! Thanks all!
if anyone has any experience with the topic and not a lot of time to waste on their hands, your time towards value-added comments are welcome.
Posted by: ddtobey at February 19, 2008 2:08 PM in response to create a parking spot at brownstone??