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mhassell
in Building Code 12 years and 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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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