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emilyfrances
in Permits 12 years and 9 months ago
Major Renovation Qualifications
I recently posted a question regarding 2 family to 4 family conversion and the responses I received were very helpful. So happy to have found…
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1ststreetmom
in Permits 12 years and 9 months ago
does removing a kitchen require change in c of o
in a 1920 house, that has a 2 family c of o, if we remove the kitchen on top floor and replace with a laundry…
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newhouse
in Permits 12 years and 10 months ago
When to move in after reno?
We are in the final stages of a brownstone renovation and I’m wondering when we would be allowed to move in. We changed the C…
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dz9001
in Permits 12 years and 10 months ago
Need permit for legalization?
A friend of mine wants to legalize the gas furnace that was converted from oil by the previous owner. The previous owner did not file…
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klarkash
in Permits 13 years ago
Update/create 2 fam. C of O - process/pitfalls?
Considering buying a brownstone in Brooklyn. Property has no C of O, which I am told is not uncommon for a house of its age.…
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CGar
in Permits 13 years ago
Risks of Buying Condo without Permits for Prior Renovations
It turns out that, without obtaining permits, the Sellers of a condo that I have been negotiating to buy closed off the cathedral ceiling over the living…
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sprucenik
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
changing C of O configuration?
I’m looking at buying a place in Crown Heights that’s designated as a two-family – configuration on the C of O is a triplex (basement/1st/2d…
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schmalla
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
No Permits???
I understand that you need permits to do a lot of renovations in NYC. I was told that the seller of the brownstone I’m considering buying…
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stevenpmorrissey
in Permits 13 years and 2 months ago
question about status of permit via nyc.gov/bis site
hello i am in the process of trying to buy a coop apartment and the seller needs to retroactively get a permit for work they’ve…
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vicone2
in Permits 13 years and 3 months ago
iF ANYONE EXPERIENSED AND KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN DOB IS TAKEN OVER YOUR PROPERTY BY OFFICIAL APPROVALS AGAINST YOUR WILL AND PREVENTING YOU FROM PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY RIGHTS ANYWHERE YOU GO?.
if anyone experienced and knows what to do when DOB is taking your property away from you against your will for benefits of others and…
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fexleycb
in Permits 13 years and 5 months ago
Buildings Dept. Issue - Can't Refinance Because Job Not Signed Off
Hi Brownstoners, In attempting to refinance my mortgage it was discovered when the title search was done that I have a job that’s not signed…
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schlotz
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
Rehabber permits - cost/type?
Hello – I am currently negotiating a contract to purchase a pre-rehabbed home in brooklyn. The owner/builder is willing to do this above-board (apparently atypical?). …
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xistent
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
DOB INSPECTION REGARDING WORK PERMIT
What will the DOB inspector be looking for if there is a registered complaint for working w/o a building permit? What type of work is…
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edison
in Permits 13 years and 8 months ago
Cost of Architect applying for permits...
Hi there, I am having some work done and asked my contractor to get me a quote to change two windows into doors on a…
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