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yum54
in Permits 9 years and 2 months ago
Need rec for a professional with asbestos, ACP21 and DOB work permit knowledge
I’m in the middle of renovation, and the company I hired to do asbestos abatement didn’t do the paperwork they are supposed to do. They…
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stickerhappy
in Permits 9 years and 5 months ago
Any way to view specifics of building permit or plans?
I’m curious about what a next door neighbor is building and while i can look up and see a basic description of the permits online…
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katdov
in Permits 9 years and 7 months ago
Permit filing status
Hello Does anyone know wether I can check online on the status of my permit filing with DOB. I suspect the expeditor is delaying and…
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soundhoner
in Permits 9 years and 9 months ago
Sidewalk violation = lien = can't refi, need advice
I have an issue that I’m wondering if anyone might throw a tip my way for. A property I purchased came with a several year…
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randolph
in Permits 9 years and 10 months ago
DOB ERROR WHEN FILING ALT 2
when my expeditor went to file our alt 2 the system rejected it because “PROPERTY IS IN HOLD STATUS – SEE BORO COMMISSIONER”. he is…
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jhpers
in Permits 9 years and 10 months ago
Convert window to sidelight
I have a patio door with an (attached) side window. It’s time to replace the patio door and would like to convert the side window…
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PSGal
in Permits 9 years and 11 months ago
Patio Door Replacement
We are seeking to replace our patio doors to our condo in a multi-unit building. The patio doors go to a private decked area in…
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stanley
in Permits 13 years and 4 months ago
Violation Resolution
Has anyone ever used Jack Jaffa & Associates to help resolve a DOB violation or an ECB violation and penalty. They come recommended. Was it…
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tcflatbsh
in Permits 10 years ago
East Flatbush Permits?
We recently bought a legal 2 family brick house in East Flatbush. We are thinking of adding a few windows in the back of the…
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Bklynsolid
in Permits 10 years and 2 months ago
non permitted gut renovation in Bed/Stuy
I have been observing a gut renovation of a two family row house across the street for over a month now. The previous owner neglected…
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workisfun
in Permits 10 years and 3 months ago
Permits after the work is done?
hi all, we did some waterproofing work in the rear of our house. it involved excavation, a retaining wall, etc. the contractor did not say…
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jeanmarine2
in Permits 12 years and 2 months ago
Permitting and splitting contracting work between interior + exterior
I’d be interested in feedback from people who have permitted an interior/exterior job (like in our case, adding a deck and kitchen) and then decided…
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bqeresident1
in Permits 10 years and 6 months ago
2 Family Layout
Hi – Finally posting for the first time. We are looking at a 2 family brick and frame house where the unit layout has been…
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jeanmarine2
in Permits 12 years and 1 month ago
Permit and kitchen/deck job
For a homeowner who has permit approval for a kitchen and deck job, but the permit hasn’t been pulled yet: is there any reason why…
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Meliora
in Permits 12 years and 2 months ago
Alternate Side of Street Parking
We are moving to Brooklyn and driving a Budget truck. Could somebody advise on alternate side of the street parking for Clifton Place, between Classon…
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terryhoppy
in Permits 12 years and 7 months ago
Need recommendation.
I would like to remove an old shed that is attached to my brownstone in the backyard; take out two windows that are looking out…
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pepinohill
in Permits 12 years and 7 months ago
Do I need a master plumber? Planning Bathroom Renovation
We are updating a small bathroom (6’x8′) on the 3rd floor of a brownstone. All other plumbing in the house has been updated as part…
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57spring
in Permits 12 years and 7 months ago
Do I need a permit to remove kitchen in one unit of two family?
We purchased a two story home which is classified as a two family home with the Dept of Finance and was used as two apartments…
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