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berniceshola
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 5 months ago
roof deck/terrace question
hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…
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berniceshola
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 5 months ago
roof deck/terrace question
hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…
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BR
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 5 months ago
Roof Fence and Deck
We have a 3 story, 6 unit apartment building and want to fence and deck the roof. Our building abuts a building that is taller,…
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pitythefool
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Permit for Deck off parlor with fire escape?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f11db3b3ac3f-.jpg We have run into trouble obtaining a permit for building a deck off of our parlor. We go the landmakrs but the DOB won’t…
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elmopagus
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Decks not to code, need advice
We are currently deciding whether or not to proceed with some renovations that may need DOB permitting and have hit a hurdle. The decks on…
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aussieben
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Does a rear deck constitute a "change of egress" and trigger need for a certificate of occupancy on a pre-1938 house?
We are looking at a brownstone (2 family) with no certificate of occupancy. Not a problem in itself, as far as we can tell. Appears…
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lee2468
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Small patio work - Bay Ridge
I have a slate patio in my front yard and I would like to extend it an additional 4′ X 9′ to cover dirt where…
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housepoor
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Is a deck subject to 30 ft. rear setback rules?
I am thinking about adding a deck off my parlor floor. The existing extension is 30 ft off the rear property line, in line with…
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housepoor
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Is a deck subject to 30 ft. rear setback rules?
I am thinking about adding a deck off my parlor floor. The existing extension is 30 ft off the rear property line, in line with…
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t281
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago
Recomendation for IPE deck builder
Just wanted to say that Steve Rayboy at urban exteriors was Awesome he build us a beautiful ipe deck and cedar fence. you can see…
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t281
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago
Recomendation for IPE deck builder
Just wanted to say that Steve Rayboy at urban exteriors was Awesome he build us a beautiful ipe deck and cedar fence. you can see…
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HomeSweetstuy
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
I am contemplating building a deck off of the parlor. Does anyone have a rec for good reputable contractor? Tips?
Good experiences?
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dkm213
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Permit required to replace existing deck with a 3-season room?
I am in a non-historic-district building with a back yard. I am currently planning on replacing a 4-foot deck with a 3 season room that…
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ilovestoops
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
need advice on re-staining deck
I’ve check the forum and found advice on cleaning and sealing a deck but none appear to deal with a deck that was stained (4…
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dkm213
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Permit required to replace existing deck with a 3-season room?
I am in a non-historic-district building with a back yard. I am currently planning on replacing a 4-foot deck with a 3 season room that…
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ilovestoops
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
need advice on re-staining deck
I’ve check the forum and found advice on cleaning and sealing a deck but none appear to deal with a deck that was stained (4…
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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Stainless steel cable railings -- uncoated?
We are redoing our deck railings and are planning to use cable railings between posts. We would like to go with uncoated steel cable railings…
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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Stainless steel cable railings -- uncoated?
We are redoing our deck railings and are planning to use cable railings between posts. We would like to go with uncoated steel cable railings…
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