What was permitted
Residents in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) might be curious about this permit for significant foundation work. This project involves lowering the cellar floor elevation through underpinning and bench footing, a substantial structural modification.
Issued on May 29, 2026, this permit for 591 Hancock Street has an estimated project cost of $60,000. The work is being handled by PERSPECTIVE GENERAL CONST (GC) and does not involve changes to the property's use, egress, or occupancy.
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