Hi, I am in the process of speaking with an architect to draw up plans for a roof deck or preferable an extra room on the roof (not the entire roof, maybe 2/3). How do I find out if I have air rights?

We are in the process of buying a coop with roof rights, but no deck. The access to the roof is not great — just a ladder to a hatch. Once you’re up on the roof, it’s a spectacular view, but feels ...

As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm weather fun. Don’t have an outdoor gathering space? Now is the time to start planning.

Let's be real, who wouldn't want their own private rooftop oasis in the city? In NYC, building a roof deck requires a permit, yet countless homeowners skip this step entirely. Building without the ...