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callalily
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago
Why is HPD ringing doorbells?
Some guy rang our bell today claiming to be from the HPD. He wanted to ask us a long list of questions. First he asked,…
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xi9001
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago
Base Plane Question
I am constructing a house and a wall height is measured from the base plane. However, my base plane (concrete where ground touches the wall)…
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Pamplona
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
Does anyone know D.O.B.s requirements regarding compressor placement for a split level ductless air conditioning system? Thank you!
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Boerumresident
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
What happens to transitional assessed values for property taxes after a change to C of O?
I am looking at a 3 family property that has property taxes currently calculated based upon a “transitional assesssed value” that is only 40 or…
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lapinagile
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
No C of O or I-card?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8b9e2da9d46-.jpg I’m interested in purchasing a three story house that is currently being used as a two family. There is no official dividing wall between…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
staircase code requirement for 3 family
We are in the development process of converting a 7 unit SRO into a 3 Family building. My architect mentioned that the existing staircase is…
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deano
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 8 months ago
Owning a 4-family vs. 3- & 2-family: extra steps?
Looking to close and move into a house that will continue as a 4-family. I know NYC considers 4-fams to jump into the multi-unit class,…
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mholden0
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago
Refinancing with Open Violation
We have an open DOB violation that we are trying to resolve, but it may take some time. In light of that, what are the chances…
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dylanfan
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago
DoB Inspections
My plumber had a DoB inspection scheduled for July 29th at 8am. At 7:30 am, I was there, the plumber was there, and my interior…
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brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago
DOB Update 07/13/11
DOB has extended the get it done together program till end of August!!!
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tgiardina
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Can we store stuff at our new house if we didnt get the C of O yet?
We are finishing up our new house…Calling for inspections and all that fun stuff. We are trying to find out…can we start storing stuff there?…
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brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Update 06-22-2011
DOB Brooklyn has extended same day review to 5 examiners instead of the usual 2\. Upside: More staff less wait. Downside: Some of the examiners…
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lamb
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
3 Family Compliance with LL 58-87
I recently filed plans with the Brooklyn DOB to renovate the garden/parlour duplex of my 100+yr old 3 family rowhouse. They responded with a few objections, most…
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tgiardina
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Brooklyn DEP address?!
I have to go pick up a “TAB” letter. Does anyone know where the Brooklyn DEP is? I cant find any address online!
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kellyg
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Violation for a pre existing condition
I received a violation for work without a permit. The inspector writes “work noted: at the time of inspection I observed bldg at the rear…
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