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Board defers decision on 84 Madison Avenue attic-conversion permit after staff cites code deficiencies

5965927 · October 8, 2025
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Summary

The board deferred action on a conditional-use permit to convert attic space at 84 Madison Avenue into a third dwelling unit after staff said the attic does not meet local and building-code standards; the applicant asked for more time to supply measurements and engineering reports.

The Albany City Planning Board on Oct. 7 voted to defer a conditional use permit application for 84 Madison Avenue after staff reported the proposed third dwelling unit in attic space did not meet local code and International Building Code requirements as submitted.

Planning staff told the board the attic proposed as a third unit measures 598 square feet and comprises roughly 46% of the top story’s floor area. Under the…

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