Swimming Pool Construction in Carroll Gardens Alarms Neighbors
When workers started digging a big hole in the backyard of the recently sold house at 391 Union Street in Carroll Gardens, it set off alarm bells with some neighbors. Two calls were made to 311, and one neighbor emailed us expressing fears about whether the apparent swimming pool project was on the up-and-up and…
When workers started digging a big hole in the backyard of the recently sold house at 391 Union Street in Carroll Gardens, it set off alarm bells with some neighbors. Two calls were made to 311, and one neighbor emailed us expressing fears about whether the apparent swimming pool project was on the up-and-up and what the structural implications for adjacent buildings might be. We checked with the architect who is overseeing the renovation of the house at No. 391, and it turns out that everything is being done by the book.
The pool will be 10 feet by 20 feet, a total of 200 square feet, with a maximum depth of four feet. A pool of this size does not require a permit. Nonetheless, the firm has made it clear in its filings to the DOB that one is planned. (Indeed, we saw it in the Schedule A attached to the Alt-1 permit.)
The hole in the backyard is bigger than the final size of the pool to allow for framing and plumbing. “The pool is set back from the property lines by more than four feet and is more than 10 feet from any foundation,” architect Daniel Alter told us.
While work has started on the pool, the rest of the renovation will wait for the appropriate permit approvals. “As a general matter, I can tell you that the owners are committed to not proceeding with any work that requires a permit until the permits can be pulled,” he said.
How nice of them to consider the needs of rats, water bugs (aka American roaches), and mosquitos. Pest party anyone? Not envious at all. No way.
Our neighbors directly across the backyard have a pool and those folks should NOT be in bathing suits if you know what I mean here. We have to draw the curtains every time they use it! (often)
wow- looks like this got this house for $1.7M this year. No wonder they have enough left over for and inground
pool
Much ado about nothing. Not just the pool vis a vis its neighbors. But this very post, eliciting tons of comments, on the basis of “alarm” raised by “neighbors”. What a crock.
It is large enough for an endless lap system for exercise and with solar panels on the roof will be efficient to run & heat for year round use to an active swimmer.
I agree I do not think it adds to re-sale value, but some people believe it or not are just interested in making these things for their own enjoyment, not as a speculative venture.
seems like a wasted use of space, but what ever floats their boat. the swimming season is short here, but the idea of a year-round heated pool ($$$$$) is nice.
Oh and with all the energy/chemicals these things take to maintain and keep heated, I hope this person doesnt open their trap about climate change or the environment, but hypocrisy runs rampant.
Global Warming will extend the usage of the pool. They are thinking ahead!
seemed you drained all the humor out of it when you were trying to make a splash.