Gordon v. Board of Appeals

Certiorari to review the action of the zoning board of appeals of the city of Schenectady in affirming the action of the building inspector of the city permitting Jennie C. Jackson to erect an apartment house next to the boundary fine of petitioners’ premises.

The petitioners contend that the location of this structure upon Mrs. Jackson’s property violates the zoning ordinance of the city, which provides, in respect to the “ multiple dwelling district ” as follows:

“ Side Yard: There shall be a side yard at least one and one-half (If) inches in width for each foot of building height.”

The…