Neighbor put Scaffolding against my building

HI Brownstoners- My new neighbor started renovation yesterday on the facade of their building. I came home yesterday afternoon with scaffolding pillars on my property and netting and wood boards against my building. The neighbor did NOT ask permission to enter my property or put anything on or against my property. In fact, they didn’t even give me a heads up they would start renovating. When the contractor put netting against the building they knocked out the building?s internet and cable. I spoke to my neighbor very sternly and told them to remove the pillars from my property- their contractor has pushed back and said the DOB gives them permission to put pillars on adjoining properties. Besides calling the DOB and filling a complaint- which I plan to do, what other things should I do to resolve this issue? Needless to say, things are now off to a rocky start with the neighbor from their lack of respect and communication.

bedstuyreno

in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago

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anotherposter | 9 years and 5 months ago

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When we had a neighbor that needed access to a small section of their exterior for work, they gave letter telling us when the work would start and with info about their insurance. They only gave it to us like 18 hours before work started, which made for some difficulties but I think that even if they have a legal right to do it, they must give notice and have proper insurance.