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jlqnsny
in Building Code 10 years and 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 years 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 11 years 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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