Building a Balcony that Obstructs Neighbors' Construction

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Question

Hello, the neighbors below have allowed construction in the airspace above their area. Can we, being on a higher floor, decide to build a sukkah balcony and effectively reduce the area for the floors above us to build and enjoy all the available building space? How much area can we utilize for a balcony?

Answer

Answer from our teacher Rabbi Fried:

In shared areas belonging to all the building's residents, all neighbors on this side should equally share the opportunities for a sukkah, as the neighbors above also need to have the possibility for construction.

In private areas, it depends on what permission the neighbor below has given.

It should be noted that the answer may change given additional details.

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