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MaryB
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Pulling permits without an expediter?
DOB just approved plans for our alt 1 townhouse renovation. Our architects used the new HUB system to have the plans approved which was pretty…
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psp215
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Caught Between Dept of Buildings and National Grid
At the beginning of December our plumber self-certified his work (plumbing and gas) but due to a clerical error, the DoB did not grant us…
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psp215
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Caught Between Dept of Buildings and National Grid
At the beginning of December our plumber self-certified his work (plumbing and gas) but due to a clerical error, the DoB did not grant us…
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btsc333
in Building Code 13 years ago
Fire separations
The retail space below my apartment is under renovation, and the removed the ceiling to exposure the wood beams underneath. This has led to a…
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btsc333
in Building Code 13 years ago
Fire separations
The retail space below my apartment is under renovation, and the removed the ceiling to exposure the wood beams underneath. This has led to a…
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leechakov
in Building Code 13 years ago
Shut off valve for outside hose bib
I live in a new construction condo that has exclusive rights to the backyard. Our hose bib in the backyard does not appear to have…
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leechakov
in Building Code 13 years ago
Shut off valve for outside hose bib
I live in a new construction condo that has exclusive rights to the backyard. Our hose bib in the backyard does not appear to have…
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somavision
in Building Code 13 years ago
Legal Conversion of a 3 Family Semi-Attached to a 5 Family in Astoria, Queens
Hope some brilliant person out there can help me out with this. I recently moved into a 2 BR on the first floor of a…
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somavision
in Building Code 13 years ago
Legal Conversion of a 3 Family Semi-Attached to a 5 Family in Astoria, Queens
Hope some brilliant person out there can help me out with this. I recently moved into a 2 BR on the first floor of a…
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ea3421
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Buy FAR from neighbor?
I’m thinking of building a house on a lot that only allows an FAR of 2700 sq ft. Was wondering if I could buy additional…
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ea3421
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Buy FAR from neighbor?
I’m thinking of building a house on a lot that only allows an FAR of 2700 sq ft. Was wondering if I could buy additional…
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raroam
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
How does one get elevation certificate for condo in a building that doesn't have an elevation certificate?
We live in Greenpoint FEMA flood zone and want to get flood insurance. Our area has been surveyed extensively as we live across street from…
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raroam
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
How does one get elevation certificate for condo in a building that doesn't have an elevation certificate?
We live in Greenpoint FEMA flood zone and want to get flood insurance. Our area has been surveyed extensively as we live across street from…
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nancy sullivqn
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Is a Light in the Vestibule required by NYC code?
Is a light in a vestible required for code? The vestibule I’m inquiring about is for a 3 family brick building. It measures 4ft. X…
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nancy sullivqn
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Is a Light in the Vestibule required by NYC code?
Is a light in a vestible required for code? The vestibule I’m inquiring about is for a 3 family brick building. It measures 4ft. X…
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arkachic
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for Architect for friend who has flood damage in Neponsit (rockaways)
Hi. I have a friend who had her entire basement flooded and a few feet of her ground floor. She is looking for an architect…
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ihenderson
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Wood Flooring Water Damage
I live in a brownstone that has wood flooring on the ground level. A small section of it just recently started to buckle due to…
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krankyrocks
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
no gas dryers in bathroom?
I am renovating and we are putting a washing machine and gas dryer in a bathroom. we just had athe plumbing inspection and were told…
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