DOB Posts Letter of Intent to Revoke on St. Marks Ave
Here’s an update on the situation at 97 St. Marks Avenue that we wrote about two days ago: In response to complaints that were lodged, the Department of Buildings made two visits to the worksite, one on Wednesday and on one Thursday. Yesterday’s visit resulted in the Borough Commissioner issuing a Stop Work Order as…
Here’s an update on the situation at 97 St. Marks Avenue that we wrote about two days ago: In response to complaints that were lodged, the Department of Buildings made two visits to the worksite, one on Wednesday and on one Thursday. Yesterday’s visit resulted in the Borough Commissioner issuing a Stop Work Order as well as a 15-day Letter of Intent to Revoke. While the owner technically has 15 days to address the specific issues, a code consultant we just got off the phone with suggested that the fact that the letter was combined with a Stop Work Order means that the odds are now strongly against the owner. If anyone can clarify/expand on that reading of the situation, please do.
A Curb Cut on Landmarked St. Marks Avenue? [Brownstoner] GMAP
It’s one thing to post this on a website relating to law and agencies-such as ones where housing violations are listed. It’s quite another to set up this as a personal vendetta on a blog with the intent of embarrassing, harrassing and acting as judge and jury in a situation where information comes from a disgruntled neighbor who remains anonymous. I can’t wait til it happens to those of you who applauded it and ragged on an unknown woman whose motives and story we don’t even know. You can’t convict on circumstantial evidence in a court of law- yet some of you seem delighted to indulge in it here.
May I ask – was the garden tenant/former owner still asked to leave? That’s terrible.
For the record I’m against this curb cut out.
I disagree, I’m ignorant because of my comments? I said conduct a survey and there’s a thin line. Check your self Tool!
DIBS- There’s lot’s of rules/traditions out there that are being challenged every day. Looking at ancient maps or reading the bible wont change or stop what you believe in. If you’re hell bent on the “law” then you’re right it’s not included in survey. But, I still stand firm and would challenge all the way to the supreme court if I could. On the simple premise that I’ve paid my share of fines, replaced a couple of watermains and side walks because the city did not research properly and set up a tree that’s costing me $$$.
I really wish a mofo would set up shop in front of my yard (minus the grill) with a checkered sheet with basket of jam/bread.
i disagree is correct. Look at any house survey.
the argument that you own the sidewalk in front of your brownstone because some people “think” you might or because you are required to keep it clean and may have other liabilities related to it is one of the most ridiculous and stupid contentions i’ve ever heard, even on brownstoner. your deed and survey will state exactly what you own and i am willing to bet that in most if not all of brownstone brooklyn you could not locate a single townhouse that actually owns the sidewalk or the land underneath it. that the city and other authorities can require property owners to do certain things as a condition of ownership does not actually alter what you own. and saying that the property “in that sense is not public” is totally meaningless. jack slade’s ignorance will not changes hundreds of years of real property law. what a joke.
as for the DOB’s action, i highly support it. as for this semi-public campaign to get the DOB to revisit their decision, i also support it. the personal stuff yesterday was and is out of bounds, but like it or not, the laws we all live by make some modifications of private property the business of the public, and are fair game. it’s not a matter of jealousy regarding a curb cut. it’s a matter of preserving for the public what the law says belongs to the public, which includes the curb, the sidewalk, and now, thanks to landmarking, certain aesthetic values related to the historical condition of homes in this neighborhood.
and hey, if she really wants a curb cut, the owner can just sell and buy up on park place where at least 4 or 5 houses have them.
To hell with the sidewalk, you can’t even have a drink on your own stoop.
Bohuma, I remain unmovable like the Mt Prospect. We’re from 2 diffent worlds and we wont agree on this one.
the property owner is liable for injuries in places with 4 and above- I looked it up.
I thought the sidewalk was a public easement across the property, not actually held in fee by the city.