adding dormers to an attic

Will depend on the zoning regulations in your neighborhood, which can be found online.  An architect or expediter should be able to tell you if this is doable based on that.  Will likely count as added sq footage, so the new plans need to fit within the FAR.

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brooklynhome | 12 years and 9 months ago

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I am interested in finding out the cost and logisitcs (permits, timing, options) of adding dormer windows to the attic of our frame house.   Where can I find out more?  The archives don’t seem to have much on dormers.   Thanks.

andrewmikhaelarch | 12 years and 9 months ago

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Are you in a landmark building or a historic zone? Assuming that building-specific/zoning stuff is not an issue, say you take two weeks for your architect to document, design and go back and forth with you on details.  My expediter likes to go for same day permit approval, instead of the lengthier standard process. Andrew Mikhael, AIA

zampano | 12 years and 9 months ago

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If it is landmarked or in district, this requires a full hearing in front of LPC with prerequisite CB and CB landmarks comittee hearings. This is specifically stated on the LPC site ad I’ve been through this process where the question was in regards to the enlargement of an existing dormer in the rear of the building. This process takes about four to six months if you do everything “right”. Then you go to DOB and they decide the other issues!

brooklynhome | 12 years and 9 months ago

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OP here – Thanks for the responses.  We are not in a historic or landmark district.   Many, but not all, of the houses on our block (wood frame mostly) have dormer windows although many look pretty roughly done.   Any recommendations for architects that have attic dormer experience on wood frame houses?