Carriage house renovation
Does anyone know (or know where I can find out about) what the laws are regarding expanding/renovating a carriage house into a home? It is within a block of row houses in Carroll Gardens, some of which have windows that would be where the second floor would be. It also fills the entire lot it’s…
Does anyone know (or know where I can find out about) what the laws are regarding expanding/renovating a carriage house into a home? It is within a block of row houses in Carroll Gardens, some of which have windows that would be where the second floor would be. It also fills the entire lot it’s on.
John, If you or anyone else can post a recommended local expert, I’d appreciate it… (9:49, I’m afraid I’m not going to give my number to a stranger, but thanks for the help anyway) Thanks, SE
Thanks all. I was able to find the correct area of the zoning text, but I see that it’s wY complicated. I will pursue an architect/zoning expert.
You might have trouble with fire dept. if no access from street.
you need to consult with an architect before doing anything else. Architects are a dime a dozen, and their fees and experience will vary. Finding one will be easy, finding the right one will take a considerable amount of more effort.
You need to consult/hire an architect. I can give you a number – he is very well informed and a Brooklynite- I do not know if he would like me to post his telephone number on a public forum but if you like you may call me and I will have him call you.
My number is 347 417 4500.
Good luck.
There is no “law” specifically regarding carriage houses. You need to hire an architect. All normal DoB regulations apply to any type of housing, if housing is an applicable use for the site.
Assuming the adjoining houses have their windows in exterior walls that are immediately adjacent to your property line, they are known as “lot line” windows and there is nothing stopping you from blocking them off when you build up (although, that said, your neighbors probably ain’t gonna be too happy). Whether the zoning for your lot would allow you to add any more square footage to the existing building is another matter, however, and you should consult with a zoning expert to verify whether it is possible.