NYC BUILDINGS GIVES EXAMPLES OF PARAPETS NEEDING INSPECTION

"Representing the Property Owners of One of the Largest Historic District in the Nation." Page 3

From: Parapets (Buildings) <Parapets@buildings.nyc.gov>

Da􏰀􏰁: T 􏰂􏰃, Oc􏰀 31, 2024 a􏰀 10:35 AM

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Ridgewiood Property Owners & Civic Association : questions about parapet inspection
To: Charles Ober <charles.ober@gmail.com>, Parapets (Buildings)

<Parapets@buildings.nyc.gov>, loyd@buildings.nyc.gov <loyd@buildings.nyc.gov>

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Good morning,

A parapet is the part of any wall of any height entirely above the roof line. A 6” wall does fall within this definition. Please below photos of buildings with and without parapets:

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I hope this helps.

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Regards,

Claudia Misi, RA

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Director, Facades and Local Law

Structural Engineering Compliance NYC Department of Buildings
280 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10007