Permit to Install Skylights
We’re considering putting skylights on the top floor of our brownstone in Brooklyn Heights at the same time we have our roof replaced. Does anyone know if this requires DOB approval? If so, what is required? Does anyone have a reference to a website / form I can use to file the application? Thanks!
We’re considering putting skylights on the top floor of our brownstone in Brooklyn Heights at the same time we have our roof replaced.
Does anyone know if this requires DOB approval?
If so, what is required?
Does anyone have a reference to a website / form I can use to file the application?
Thanks!
I didn’t realize that LPC is a division of DOB. As soon as you say you’re in a landmarked area, they pass you over to LPC.
“And if it is not visible you will get the ok right away.”
Woman at LPC said it may take 30 business days to get approval, even if not visible from the street.
Called the DOB and they directed me to the LPC. Seems I’ll need to go through the rigarmarole.
Also seems from looking at the LPC website that approval is needed to replace roofing material on all roofs other than flat roofs. I wonder how many people actually go through the proper process when redoing their roof. I’m guessing it’s not very many.
Don’t even start with any forms. go to your architect right away.
Thanks brooklynexpediter. How do I go about getting the DOB approval and approximately how long would you guess it would take.
DOB approval is required together with plans and permits. LPC will be required if landmarked and if it is not visible you will get the ok right away.
Thanks guys. My roofer, who is licensed and says he’s installed many skylights in brownstone Brooklyn, inluding landmarked areas, said he didn’t believe DOB approval was required and never had it before he did the work.
DIBS, do you know where I would start to get DOB approval? I went to the DOB website, but there are a ton of forms and I’m not sure which one to use.
Also, how long does it typically take to get approval?
I’m just talking DOB, not LPC right now.
By the way, Biff, when did you buy Liberace’s piano for your living room???
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nice view. Do you play the piano or is it for show only? did you get it from Liberace?
I’m certain someone here will correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think you need Landmarks approval if the change isn’t visible from the street.
I can’t speak to DOB approval, though I never got DOB approval for any of the work on my house, including exterior work on the walls, chimneys and parapet. I used a licensed contractor who works all over Brooklyn for the exterior work – does Brownstone facades all over Landmarked neighborhoods – and he did not get DOB permits.