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illfigure
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 8 months ago
Installing a door to outdoor balcony
Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…
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illfigure
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 8 months ago
Installing a door to outdoor balcony
Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…
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BR
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 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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berniceshola
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 4 months 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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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