The pool party is over.
A rule-breaking Brooklyn man installed a full-size swimming pool on the roof of a commercial building. The landlord now faces potential fines, according to the city.
Architecture A 480-square-foot swimming pool on the rooftop of Williamsburg was drained by officials on Tuesday, according to the ministry.
The owner of his three-story brick complex on Flushing Avenue near Thornton Street faces fines of up to $50,000 for two code violations, DOB officials say. told the Post on Thursday.
Photo shows a 4-foot deep above-ground pool holding about 60 tons of water. It filled up before the residents' dreams of a dip were dashed.
"New York. We know. Hot. Okay,"DOB tweeted,. "But do not attempt to build a swimming pool on the roof without first obtaining a permit and hiring a professional to do the job properly." I was warned by FDNY officials that the apartment needed a "structural stability inspection" because "the roof was overloaded," according to a city document that said the apartment was for children. day care center.
When The Post visited the rooftop on Thursday, the building appeared abandoned, with an empty Bestway Power Steel brand pool still on the roof.
It was not immediately clear whether the building's landlord installed the pool or if the building's occupants decided to splash around.
Landlords the Post was unable to reach on Thursday are scheduled to appear at the Administrative Trial and Public Hearing Office in December for maintenance and occupancy. is. violation.
