Expediter Rec for Curbcut
Hello, I am in the early stages of design/development project which involves an old frame house in extremely poor condition that has a curbcut leading to a garage and a carriage house in the backyard. Although the curbcut and garage have been in existence for over 100 years it was never officially permitted, but most…
Hello,
I am in the early stages of design/development project which involves an old frame house in extremely poor condition that has a curbcut leading to a garage and a carriage house in the backyard. Although the curbcut and garage have been in existence for over 100 years it was never officially permitted, but most likely this can be done as it can be grandfathered in. Since the townhouse is in such poor condition, we are considering a substantial renovation or new construction in it’s place and we are looking to keep the existing curb cut. Can anyone please provide recommendations of expediters that have been worked successfully with the DOB and curb cuts in the past. I realize this is a very specific request, so any recommendations for Brooklyn expediters would be appreciated.
Thanks much in advance-
Thanks all for the great advice and referrals. I will be contacting the referrals within the week.
Also – Park Place, if the frame house I’m referring to had any old charm remotely left on it, I would definitely look to renovate. However if you saw the house in person, you would understand where I’m coming from. All moldings gone, frame covered up with ugly vinyl siding that is falling apart, gaping holes in walls and ceilings everywhere, steps that are in danger of collapse, and to boot the entire house is now leaning to one side.
Regards-
Phil and Olga …..they use to work with Scott schnall
917-817-6289
Good Luck
There is a new regulation that has recently started to be implemented in brooklyn that when you file for a curb cut an alteration type 1 must be filed for a new C. of O. as well. Therefore, If your renovation qualifies as an alt-1 then you shouldn’t have a problem with that (Not given the fact that an alt-1 is a nighmare in itself). Otherwise, if the carriage house / garage can be documented then that issue can be resolved then you may get a way around. You don;t need an architect for a curb cut under current regulations but it is advisable to get a licensed RA or PE.
If you need more info feel free to email me @ brooklynexpediter@gmail.com
Look up brooklynexpediter here on the forum. I recently had an existing curb cut legialzed. You are just going have to file the proper paperwork and drawings. On that project we were making it larger and the only thing DOB was interesed it was that it was the proper width. It was even in a location where a new curb cut could be installed legally, but since it was existing, they let it slide.
Jock deBoer, AIA
deBoer Architects
Would recommend you legalize the curbcut before anything else if you plan on keeping it in your other renovations. Otherwise, it would likely be considered an illegal alteration because it never officially existed.
Why are you going to tear down the poor frame? It sounds like you’ve got a place that would be amazing if you just put it back together. It’s easy to renovate a frame.
I could get you the names and contact info for two different architect/expediters who work in Brooklyn.
Both of them also work with landmarks.
Email me at masterbuildernyc@gmail.com