Queens condo and co-op boards review alterations through alteration agreements tied to bylaws and the proprietary lease. Written board approval plus DOB permits are typically required before any unit work.
Condo unit owners in Queens must comply with the declaration, bylaws, and house rules in modifying their units. NY Real Property Law 339-v requires bylaws to address alterations. Co-op shareholders are bound by the proprietary lease, which almost universally requires written board consent for any alteration affecting walls, plumbing, electrical, flooring, or facade. The standard NYC alteration agreement requires architect plans, DOB filing if required, proof of contractor insurance, and a security deposit. Windows, terraces, and facade elements are common elements in both condos and co-ops and cannot be modified by the individual owner without board and landmarks approval if applicable. Many Queens buildings (parts of Forest Hills Gardens, Jackson Heights historic district) are in NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission districts, adding another layer. Violations of alteration agreements can trigger fines under house rules, injunctions to restore the original condition, and in co-ops, termination of the proprietary lease under the standard Pullman procedure (40 West 67th St. v. Pullman, NY 2003).
Unauthorized alterations: board fines per house rules, injunction to restore to original condition at owner expense, and in co-ops potential termination of the proprietary lease after a Pullman vote. DOB violations run 1,250 to 25,000 dollars.
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