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ylodog
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Is there a code for the number of roof systems or layers on a flat roof?
We had some core samples taken from our flat roof and it determined that there have been three roofing systems applied through the years over…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Buildings Department Permit for Window Replacement?
Does anyone know whether a buildings department permit is required for the replacement of windows (brick to brick) on the primary facade of a landmarked…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Buildings Department Permit for Window Replacement?
Does anyone know whether a buildings department permit is required for the replacement of windows (brick to brick) on the primary facade of a landmarked…
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rbenoff
in Building Code 14 years ago
How do you challenge a DOB construction permit?
Does anyone have experience filing a challenge with the DOB to contest a proposed construction project? Our neighbors want to build a big addition on…
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dz9001
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Moving storefront entrance
I want to move the existing front store entrance about 2 feet to the right, do I need to file an Alt 1 or Alt…
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dz9001
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Moving storefront entrance
I want to move the existing front store entrance about 2 feet to the right, do I need to file an Alt 1 or Alt…
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kellyg
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB Violation
I received a violation provision law 28-105.1 work without a permit. we have an illegal extension in the back of our home. It has been…
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kellyg
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB Violation
I received a violation provision law 28-105.1 work without a permit. we have an illegal extension in the back of our home. It has been…
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rockyslope
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Buying co-op with extensive renovation w/o permit?
We are interested in purchasing an apartment in an 8-unit co-op in Center Slope. The apartment was extensively renovated about 5 years ago — interior…
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rockyslope
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Buying co-op with extensive renovation w/o permit?
We are interested in purchasing an apartment in an 8-unit co-op in Center Slope. The apartment was extensively renovated about 5 years ago — interior…
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dz9001
in Building Code 14 years ago
Adding a full bathroom in the cellar
We just purchased an one family house in Queens, and we are thinking for putting a full bathroom (including shower) in the cellar for guest…
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Somedude
in Building Code 14 years ago
Issues with Lead Paint as a Renter
This morning I notified our landlord that our one year old has an unacceptable amount of lead in her blood. Oddly enough our landlord refused…
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Somedude
in Building Code 14 years ago
Issues with Lead Paint as a Renter
This morning I notified our landlord that our one year old has an unacceptable amount of lead in her blood. Oddly enough our landlord refused…
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brownstoned
in Building Code 14 years ago
Do I REALLY need permits to rebuild addition?
Ok, so here goes… My Family owns a brownstone that was bought by my grandfather in 1965.My parents bought said house form…
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berniceshola
in Building Code 14 years ago
DOB permit disapproval appeal question
hey all, I’d love it if anyone who understands the DOB labyrinth could explain the following to me. Per BISWEB, a boarded-up brownstone on my…
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berniceshola
in Building Code 14 years ago
DOB permit disapproval appeal question
hey all, I’d love it if anyone who understands the DOB labyrinth could explain the following to me. Per BISWEB, a boarded-up brownstone on my…
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brownstoned
in Building Code 14 years ago
Do I REALLY need permits to rebuild addition?
Ok, so here goes… My Family owns a brownstone that was bought by my grandfather in 1965.My parents bought said house form…
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dz9001
in Building Code 14 years ago
Adding a full bathroom in the cellar
We just purchased an one family house in Queens, and we are thinking for putting a full bathroom (including shower) in the cellar for guest…
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daveinbedstuy
in Building Code 14 years ago
DOB Mass Ticketing Throughout Brooklyn
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef732bded6c1-.jpg The DOB did a mass sweep throughout Brooklyn last evening, leaving no one untargetted. The following violations were most issued: Failure to maintain clear…
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