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strawberry1

in Zoning 11 years and 6 months ago

Is it possible to get a veriance on ZR23- 851

I received an DOB objection because: ZR23- 851 Proposed inner court is contrary in that it shall be no less than 1200 sft and minimum…

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misconformist

in Zoning 11 years and 8 months ago

Renovating a 2 family in M1-2 zone

I am thinking about purchasing a 2 family home that is in a M1-M2 zone. There is no c of o–how easy will it be…

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mag

in Zoning 11 years and 8 months ago

Using My house as an Event Space

I have a large place in Prospect Heights, and would like to rent it out on occasion for small venues such as weddings, engagement parties,…

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gowanusgus

in Zoning 12 years and 1 month ago

Protest the Lightstone Development

Hopefully something cool will be built along the Gowanus one day. But the Lightstone Development (http://nyti.ms/Ol6gyL) is not it. The massive complex is premature (as…

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lauracrosta

in Zoning 12 years and 1 month ago

has any one heard of EKS Construction - George - to use for a 203k loan REno?

I am looking for a GC for a full Gut Reno?

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ea3421

in Zoning 12 years and 1 month ago

Townhouse design

Can someone recommend a designer to help sketch the design of a new building/townhouse? The idea is to draw within constraints of zoning and to…

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brooklynight

in Zoning 12 years and 3 months ago

New Contruction covered up side of my brownstown and all windows

Hello Everyone, Im new to this very informative forum and I have a question regarding steps to procede with my issues. Three years ago the…

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dz9001

in Zoning 12 years and 3 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 5 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 6 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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