Pittsford Village Historic District Rules for Exterior Work
Do I need approval for exterior work on a home in the Pittsford village historic district? Usually yes. In the village of Pittsford, changes to the exterior of a designated historic property or a property in a local historic district generally need review and approval from the village before a build
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Mendon NY private roads: what buyers should check
What should I know before buying a home on a private road in Mendon NY? Confirm three things: a recorded easement giving you legal access to a public road, a written road maintenance agreement naming every owner and how costs are split, and your lender's sign off on both. Also ask who plows, whether
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Sump pumps and wet basements in Gates NY homes
Why do so many homes in Gates NY have sump pumps in the basement? Gates sits on heavy clay soil with flat lots and a shallow water table, so rain and snowmelt drain slowly and press against foundation walls. Many homes built from the 1950s onward were finished with block walls and perimeter drains t
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