Brownstone Property Group's Josh Blackman in Habitat Mag!

In a recent feature in Habitat Magazine, Josh Blackman, CEO of Brownstone Property Group, shared his perspective on a critical aspect of New York City’s building safety requirements: parapet inspections. He highlighted the nuanced challenges of determining what constitutes a "public right of way," particularly for brownstone buildings.

“Additionally, brownstones may have courtyards, staircases, or lower apartment entrances that set brownstone facades back from the public sidewalk, and the question remains whether these count as a barrier that would exempt a building from the inspection,” Blackman explained.

Addressing the core concern of the City Council, Blackman emphasized, “What the City Council cares about is the parapet falling down and killing someone. So when we talk about the public right of way, it doesn’t mean just the sidewalk — it’s where people are.”

Blackman’s insights highlight the importance of understanding and complying with local regulations to ensure both public safety and legal compliance for property owners.

Read full article here.