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dz9001
in Zoning 12 years and 8 months ago
Front porch with roof for my house
Hi, I am looking to add a front porch approx. 4’x10′ outside of my front entrance. Is it legal to add a roof to the…
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dz9001
in Zoning 12 years and 11 months ago
Spa in cellar legal?
Currently, I have a spa on the ground floor in c1-2 in R4 zoning. Is it legal to make a spa in cellar because I…
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drd
in Zoning 12 years and 11 months ago
Can i convert 1st fl & basement to duplex in an existing 2 family house?
What is involved in the process? What is allowed in the basement as a duplex?
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AndrewLuke
in Zoning 12 years and 11 months ago
Buying a Residence in a Manufacturing zon
I keep seeing houses on my current quest that fall in M1 zones. First they were in East Williamsburg – now I am seeing them…
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ejalbk
in Zoning 13 years ago
Question on Theoretical Ability to Build on Roof
We’re looking at a building and wondering how we can tell if we’re able to add living space on the roof. The listing has the…
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sweetestlittlehouse
in Zoning 13 years and 2 months ago
Buying a rent-regulated multi-family buiding (and then going to hell)
I know you can kick people out of regulated apartments if you take a building for your own use. Two questions: Can an LLC do…
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streaker
in Zoning 13 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor problems : what rules govern separation walls between residential homes in Brooklyn?
My neighbor built a six foot concrete wall on the dividing line between my mothers house and his two years ago. He did not consult…
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