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ylodog
in Building Code 13 years and 5 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 5 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 5 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 13 years and 6 months 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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 13 years and 6 months 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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daveinbedstuy
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months 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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