Structural Engineer that specializes in Brownstones

I am looking for a specific Structural Engineer that specializes in brownstone. My new neighbor built on my party wall and now we are in court. I want to build up but he is arguing that I can built inside my building and put the weight on my beams instead of building on my wall. Any recommendations or help would be greatly appreciated.

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in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

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resident2 | 7 years and 6 months ago

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If your neighbor built on the party wall without your agreement; that is a litigation/title issue; not an engineer.
If you want to “build up” you need an architect to advise you, an engineer if the architect says it is even possible; zoning wise etc. If you are wanting to: “building up” on the party wall, you may well need your neighbors permission to build on to their side of the party wall. Or as your neighbor has said; build on your side without their permission, but yes it will take square feet away from your space due to the support needed.

shahnandersen

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

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Doesn’t your lawyer have an engineer s/he recommends? If not. you probably don’t have the right lawyer.