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J. Smith, Architect
@AmbitiousThnkr
Man of Faith 🙏🏽 • Part of the 2% of Licensed Black Architects (Principal @ArchitectOwl) • Design/Construction • Development • Lic: NY/CT | YouTube below 👇🏽
Dec 29, 2022 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
So I wanted to elaborate a little on @GoodGuyGuaranty’s thread for buying and renovating in NYC and the merit of his points. I won’t get too technical.. promise. His 1st point relates to buying a brick house & not (wood) frame. This is an important distinction for construction, planning and obtaining permits. In NYC, the Building Code dictates the construction classification (type) which affects the use of the structure as well as how..
Jan 16, 2021 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Informative Thread: I’ve gotten several request to elaborate on the basement egress window requirements in NYC & NY State Codes. The below was a bedroom window in a basement apartment... So what’s the problem? Well if the unit entry is blocked in an emergency, the occupants are trapped. This becomes a life safety issue. Certain states building codes require a second means of egress (or exit) directly from a basement bedroom. It can be a door or an egress window.
Dec 14, 2020 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Aside from the general idea of retaining an architect, property owners looking to renovate or build are often confused by Construction Administration (or CA). I’d like to shed some light on it. CA is nothing more than an architect’s overview & coordinations during the construction of a project. Gives the owner another set of eyes. Usually includes periodic site visits & observations of the progress. Any problems or non-complaint construction is reported to the owner.
May 2, 2020 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Why a Certificate of Occupancy is such an important document when purchasing new real estate. There are a few things to make sure of with the transfer of ownership.. and I have a painful story to illustrate it. Grab some popcorn. >THREAD Certificate of Occupancy (also known as CO) via @Wikipedia is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes & laws, and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy. 🎯
Nov 19, 2019 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
ATTENTION Home Owners and Real Estate Investor: When working with #Contractors, set your expectations EARLY and have everything in writing before any work starts. Let’s look at some important factors so you all are educated. (THREAD) #30DaysofThreads 01/07 Firstly, I am a licensed #Architect & come w/ contractor experience overseeing construction from small residential projects up to $20mil+ large scale commercial projects. I have been on job sites since 2007. It’s part of my duties to protect safety & welfare of the public. 02/07