Access to basement from outside (Alt-1 or Alt-2)
I own a single family home in Brooklyn. I want to create steps to the basement from the front of the house. Would I need to file for an Alt-1 or Alt-2 permit?

guikazoid
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
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jimhillra | 6 years and 1 month ago
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This can be done as an Alt 2 if there is no change in use to the basement (or cellar). If this is a change in use (for example, from “ordinary use” or “storage” to “residential”, a separate dwelling unit, or part of the dwelling unit above) then that’s an Alt 1.

yudashasom | 6 years and 1 month ago
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It’s funny how someone posts an initial thread of a similar topic, and then someone else has the same idea and posts another thread. This happens all the time.
To answer your question, don’t file it.