Roof deck etiquette: Dos and don’ts for hanging out on your apartment building's roof

… stupid That same motto can be applied to hanging out on the roof of your New York City apartment building At some buildings the  roof deck is a beautiful … and annoy your neighbors Sure the alarm could be a ruse designed to ward off unruly tenants but its better to ask …

By Celia Young |May 8, 2024 - 2:30PM
How I once turned an illegal Brooklyn roof deck into my garden oasis

… as a small birdbath rustic structures picked up at flea markets or on the street for climbing vines and tea light … meant more containers big and small picked up from flea markets and discount stores filled of course with more soil …

By Mimi OConnor |August 1, 2023 - 2:00PM
How to get a tax abatement to create an energy-saving green roof for your brownstone or apartment building

… greener on the other side what about the grass on the roof Green roofswhen a buildings rooftop is covered by lush vegetationoffer a … is possible Savoia says You do have to hire a registered design professional to submit the application for you Savoia …

By Celia Young |July 26, 2023 - 3:30PM
What would it cost to add a bulkhead to access the roof of our NYC brownstone?

… … A bulkhead is the boxlike structure on a roof that covers the stairwell and provides outdoor access … can cost from $70000 to $100000 or more our experts say The design of a bulkhead can be minimalista simple boxor it can … of this they become a matter of review by the Department of Buildings and Landmarks Karp says  … If the price tag is …

By Emily Myers |February 6, 2023 - 12:30PM