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mhassell
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
How do I get someone from Department of Buildings to show up?
I am a tenant in a building where there are numerous current violations, with 6 open complaints with the DOB. Most of these are priority…
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guikazoid
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Mortgage payment options (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)
Our new mortgage company is offering different mortgage payment options. Monthly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Weekly. None of the options are associated with any fees. What…
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burkhop
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Do we need a C of O for landmarked building?
We live in a landmarked Brownstone in Prospect Lefferts. Out of curiosity I searched the Dept of Building site and it says there is no…
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brett195
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Is a PVC Waste Pipe Legal for 3 Family Brownstone?
I recently purchased a 3 family, 5 story Brownstone in Bed Stuy that has PVC pipe for the waste line. I am being told by…
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terryhoppy
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
outdoor shed
i would like to re-build the outside shed attached to my brownstone located in the backyard. Any recommendations who does this type of work. The…
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guikazoid
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Mortgage payment options (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)
Our new mortgage company is offering different mortgage payment options. Monthly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Weekly. None of the options are associated with any fees. What…
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emilyfrances
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Prospect Mortgage
Hey Folks – Has anyone worked with Prospect Mortgage? If so, what were your experiences? We had a fallout with Bank of America and are…
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burkhop
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Do we need a C of O for landmarked building?
We live in a landmarked Brownstone in Prospect Lefferts. Out of curiosity I searched the Dept of Building site and it says there is no…
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bkmashup
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
renovating bathroom -
i want to remodel my master bath that currently has a stand up shower and a bathtub. i want to enlarge the shower and remove…
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gardenchill
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Bergen Bagel
Does anyone have an idea when Bergen Bagel on Washington/Fulton is going to open? It looks close but it has taken a really long time.
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bkmashup
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
renovating bathroom -
i want to remodel my master bath that currently has a stand up shower and a bathtub. i want to enlarge the shower and remove…
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gardenchill
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Bergen Bagel
Does anyone have an idea when Bergen Bagel on Washington/Fulton is going to open? It looks close but it has taken a really long time.
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bkk
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Minimum Dimensions for "Boiler Room"
I would like to close off my forced air furnace and hot water heater in a separate room so I can use the surrounding area…
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wanderer
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Are a kitchen and full bath below grade in a 2-fam used as a 1-fam always a code violation?
House is a 2-fam used as a 1-fam. Kitchen + one full bathroom are in an extension of the main building, on the lowest floor…
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wanderer
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Buying with an illegal space and maybe further violations?
We just got an offer accepted on a Brooklyn townhouse, but it has some issues and we are not sure what to think of them. We…
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wanderer
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
If a shed is registered as 1 of 2 buildings on a lot, can you get an authorization to make it liveable?
A shed in the back of the yard of a house we’re thinking of buying has been turned by current owner into a “guest bedroom”…
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wanderer
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Are a kitchen and full bath below grade in a 2-fam used as a 1-fam always a code violation?
House is a 2-fam used as a 1-fam. Kitchen + one full bathroom are in an extension of the main building, on the lowest floor…
0
wanderer
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
If a shed is registered as 1 of 2 buildings on a lot, can you get an authorization to make it liveable?
A shed in the back of the yard of a house we’re thinking of buying has been turned by current owner into a “guest bedroom”…
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wanderer
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Buying with an illegal space and maybe further violations?
We just got an offer accepted on a Brooklyn townhouse, but it has some issues and we are not sure what to think of them. We…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Energy Code Exemption for Historic Buildings
Does anyone know how the definitions of “repair” and “alteration” are interpreted under the NYC energy code? The code defines “repair” as “the reconstruction or…
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