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Keyword: Ask the Architect

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Q. I want to open a restaurant, and want to know what I need to do. My father and I have never owned a restaurant. We found a space that used to be an office. more

By Monte Leeper | 7/15/15

No sleeping below ground

Q. Our home was flooded in Hurricane Sandy, and even though most people didn’t get a “Sandy Repair permit,” we were told we needed one . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 7/8/15

Older isn't necessarily better

Q. We have an old house that needs a lot of work. Several people have given us ideas and estimates, some so much that it almost seems like we’d be better off starting over . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 7/1/15

When can we get started?

Q. We’ve waited two months fort a building permit and won’t start without one. Our three children can be away for the summer and won’t have to be exposed to dust, noise and danger. But we’re not making progress . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 6/25/15

A permit in just a couple of days?

Q. We’ve been interviewing architects and contractors for a large addition: Our house needs three more bedrooms. The existing ones are very small, so we want to push out at least 14 feet and up as well. more

By Monte Leeper | 6/11/15

Best not to raise the house

Q. We started working with N.Y. Rising two years ago and have been through three caseworkers. We’re still confused about the program. Our house had about 10 inches of water . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 6/4/15

On preparing for a career

Q. My son is graduating from high school and hoping to go into engineering or architecture after finishing the “core” courses the university requires. What can you suggest he do to prepare for his career? more

By Monte Leeper | 5/29/15