We want to build a roof deck on a 4-story brownstone, but don’t know if we need to have it placed on steel beams or if we can build directly on the roof. I’m getting contradictory advice form deck ...

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 ...

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 ...