John Ciafone | Queens Scene

QueensScene I recently bought a condominium in Astoria on a nice res-idential block. However, the next door neighbor is now building a new structure next to our building and is cover-ing up the window on the side of my apartment. I called the buildings department and filed a complaint but was told that the window in my apartment is a lot line window. What is a lot line window? A lot line window is a window which can be obstructed and completely covered anytime in the future. Just because you have a window on the side of your condominium or house for that matter, does not mean that the window will be there in perpetuity. Builders often trick buyers into purchasing residences with windows that can be obstructed anytime. Unfortunately for you, a lot line window is temporary and can be taken at anytime. A competent real estate attorney would have advised you to consult with a building ar-chitect or engineer to ensure whether the window is permanent or temporary in nature. “ON THE LAW” with JOHN J. CIAFONE, Esq. Attorney & Counselor at Law 25-59 Steinway St./Suite 2F, Astoria (718) 278-3900 SERVING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY 24 HOURS/7 DAYS If you have any questions; please Call: John J. Ciafone, Esq. Question: Answer: Page 30 October 2018 Queens Scene <pagedata>29:0.0652146563:0.917934:0.939179301:0.0837326348</pagedata>