Showing posts with label Zoning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zoning. Show all posts
Saturday, November 10, 2007

Deck in a Rear Yard?

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Above is a view into typical Brooklyn Brownstone rear yards, showing many decks and roof coverings constructed of combustible materials. Oft...
Monday, November 05, 2007

What is an As-of-Right Development?

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Q: What is an As-of-Right Development? A: An AS-OF-RIGHT development is a DEVELOPMENT which complies with all applicable zoning regulati...
Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Projecting Balconies

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Richard Meier's New Building on Prospect Park showing a nice use of Projecting Balconines beyond the Street Line Q: Can a Balcony Proj...
Sunday, October 21, 2007

IS THIS A SIGN?

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Q: Does the above 'Grand Theft Auto' mural, being painted on the side of a building on Houston Street, count as a Sign for Zoning p...
Monday, October 15, 2007

What is a WIDE STREET?

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Prospect Park West in Park Slope, Brooklyn (shown above) is a nice example of a WIDE STREET Polhemus Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn (shown a...
Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Balcony Enclosures?

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Q: Is it permitted under any circumstance to enclose a Balcony? If so, are there any special considerations to such enclosures? A: The Dep...
Thursday, September 27, 2007

Non-Profit Institution with Sleeping Accommodations

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Q: What is the proper way to indicate a Non Profit Institution with Sleeping Accommodations on a Schedule-A or Certificate of Occupancy? A:...
Friday, September 14, 2007

What is a Seismic Joint?

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Q: What is a Seismic Joint? A: Pursuant to Local Law 17/1995, a Building Separation (seismic joint) is required for all new construction adj...

Home Office?

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Q: Is a Home Office or Home Occupation allowed within a Dwelling Unit? Is the Home Occupation Use regarded as a Commercial Use? What are the...
Monday, May 22, 2006

Is the "1% Rule" still accepted by the NYC DOB?

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Q: Is the "1% Rule" still accepted by the NYC DOB? A: The "1% Rule" was used in the past by Architects to enable a minor...
Thursday, April 27, 2006

Greenhouse in a Rear Yard?

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Q: What are the requirements dictating the construction of a Greenhouse in a Rear Yard? A: The below is a summary of a DOB Memo by Irving Mi...
Thursday, April 20, 2006

What is little E? Is it near Little Italy?

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Q: What is the little 'E' Designation on the Zoning Map? What is required? A: In addition to Little Italy, NYC also has places calle...

What are "Air Rights"? How does it work?

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Q: What are Air Rights? How do I know if Air Rights are available? What does that mean? A: "Air Rights" is the term used when a Bu...

Do Flags and Banners Require Work Permits?

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Q: Is DOB Approval required to hang a banner or a flag on an existing or new flagpole? How are flags and banners treated? A: A flag or banne...
Monday, April 17, 2006

What is a Mechanical Deduction?

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Q: What is a Mechanical Deduction? A: A Mechanical Deduction is a floor area deduction where the area used for Mechanical Equipment is subtr...