After building a rooftop pool measuring 4 feet above ground, a Brooklyn landlord has been hit with stiff penalties. Two separate $25,000 fines were issued by the Department of Buildings to the building owner for not obtaining the necessary building permits before building the pool.
Concerned tippers spotted the pool, measuring 480 sq.ft. above ground, on the roof of a Brooklyn building at 731 Flushing Ave.
According to city documents, FDNY officials notified DOB that a structural stability inspection was required “due to overloading of the roof.” The building’s third floor houses a children’s daycare center.
New York. We’re sure. It’s hot. We get it.
However, you should not attempt to build a rooftop pool without getting permits and paying professionals to complete the job. The 480-square-foot pool that we found in Williamsburg, Brooklyn was not built according to Code and had been removed. pic.twitter.com/ouuCScPVcO
— NYC Buildings (@NYC_Buildings).
August 10, 2022
This August incident is an excellent example of why you should check your plans before building a pool. Rooftop swimming pools must be regulated. A swimming pool can be very heavy once it is full of water. A full swimming pool can add weight to the roof’s structural limitations. The catastrophic collapse was a concern that authorities were informed of by the authorities. This is something we have seen before.
This type of thing is not common in New York. This is why people don’t put a pool on their roofs. New York City has established guidelines for when a permit is required to build a pool. The pool was installed by the landlord or tenant. It was located directly above a commercial space that was intended for children’s daycare.
It does not change the fact that nobody knew how to apply for a permit. It is not possible to defend yourself from the laws and rules that govern building a swimming-pool. It is a costly lesson that we should learn.
Photo Credits: Gregory P. Mango, NY Post
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It pays to apply for a permit first. One Brooklyn landlord is facing $50K in fines for building a rooftop pool without a permit.https://t.co/aRJon7IjlE
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