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Adding a full bathroom in the cellar

7:49 PM 12/29/2011

 

dz9001

We just purchased an one family house in Queens, and we are thinking for putting a full bathroom (including shower) in the cellar for guest use.  Somebody told me it's not legal to add the shower, but the toilet and sink are okay.  Has anyone done this in the past?  Thanks!

 

 

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    bks2f

    Dyker Heights, NY

    HI MY NAME IS JOHN. I HAVE A RESTORATION COMPANY AND  DID THIS BEFOR. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PERMITE. TO PUT A BATHROOM IN A CELLAR WITH A SHOWER. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT 347-279-8083 OR START2FINISH1@GMAIL.COM THANKS AND HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY.

    8:59 PM 12/29/2011 | -1 Votes

     

     

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    bobjohn

    As you said, it is illigal. Means noone here done it. :)
    Also adding shower in the celar will make the shower drain the lowest point in your drain system. If the sewer water level will ever raise, it will reach your shower drain first and might flood the celar with stinky water. You might want to add check valve or sump pump.

    9:02 PM 12/29/2011 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    deboerarchitects

    NYC, NY

    It can be done, but you need an architect. Give me a call.

    9:05 PM 12/29/2011 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    jimhill_ra

    Brooklyn, NY

    To elaborate on Jock's post, it's perfectly legal if the rest of the space is open, except for small closets, nothing that can be used as a bedroom, and no kitchen, as well as a few other restrictions.  There's a new DOB memo stating the requirements:  http://on.nyc.gov/vnqtjh

    9:28 AM 12/30/2011 | 3 Votes

     

     

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    bay-ridge

    How does one file and record a restrictive declaration?  Thanks

    11:39 PM 01/09/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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