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jlqnsny
in Building Code 10 years and 6 months ago
full bathroom in the cellar, interpretation of buildings bulletin 2011-010
The Buildings Bulletin 2011-011 indicated it is possible to legally create a bathroom in the cellar containing 3 fixtures. We have spoke to 2 builders,…
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fourstory
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
SRO conversion to 3 family potential issues and costs
We are looking to purchase a 4 story brownstone in Brooklyn that is currently configured as an SRO but does have a Certificate of Non…
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fourstory
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
SRO conversion to 3 family potential issues and costs
We are looking to purchase a 4 story brownstone in Brooklyn that is currently configured as an SRO but does have a Certificate of Non…
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bkres
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Side yard setback in R5?
Hi, My question is regarding 20’x100′ vacant lot which is located in the center of a block in R5 zone, the majority of the houses…
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bkres
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Side yard setback in R5?
Hi, My question is regarding 20’x100′ vacant lot which is located in the center of a block in R5 zone, the majority of the houses…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS SPACING
Is there a min/max distance an outlet needs to be from a door or from a partition wall dividing two rooms? Also can a cable…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS SPACING
Is there a min/max distance an outlet needs to be from a door or from a partition wall dividing two rooms? Also can a cable…
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bedstuy06
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
Distance between electric outlets
Anyone know what meets code for the maximum distance between electric outlets? It looks like our electritian is spacing them every 6 feet. It seems…
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dfinman
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Expediter & Permit fees estimate
Hi All, I’m building new construction, single family house in Queens, NY. I’m building modular and trying to estimate my costs. What are the permit…
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dfinman
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Expediter & Permit fees estimate
Hi All, I’m building new construction, single family house in Queens, NY. I’m building modular and trying to estimate my costs. What are the permit…
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bk2000
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
After Hours Construction Variance - Ease of Approval
In reality how hard is it to be approved for an after-hours variance for construction? I’m looking to assess my future sanity near a run…
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bk2000
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
After Hours Construction Variance - Ease of Approval
In reality how hard is it to be approved for an after-hours variance for construction? I’m looking to assess my future sanity near a run…
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bexcellent
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
No C of O and subtractions from property
So I’m hopefully buying a little house in Midwood that was built in 1920\. It has no C of O and no real red flags…
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mozeeatupu
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
Need Local Law 10/99
Anyone know where I can get a copy of Local Law 10/99 Sprinklering of Residential Buildings? Somewhere online would be great, as I can’t find…
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mozeeatupu
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
Need Local Law 10/99
Anyone know where I can get a copy of Local Law 10/99 Sprinklering of Residential Buildings? Somewhere online would be great, as I can’t find…
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bexcellent
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
No C of O and subtractions from property
So I’m hopefully buying a little house in Midwood that was built in 1920\. It has no C of O and no real red flags…
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perpendesign
in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago
Applicable code for brownstone reno.
Hi everyone, I am trying to do a renovation on a 1904 brownstone. No change to C/O and the working area is all interior on…
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samueldnewman
in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago
2 Family Home Cellar Egress
Hi all, Building is a 2 Family Home with 4 stories (Garden, Parlour, 3rd, 4th) plus cellar. Cellar currently has a stairway exit out the…
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