Baseboard conversion for 6 mulitfamily unit


I’ve been doing some preliminary research on changing a few old cast iron steam heaters. I want to change some out to cast iron baseboards perhaps from Governale – Gov board or with the burnham baseray. I definitely need a experienced person for this but before wasting their time, is this possible and worthwhile? What’s the cost of changing three to four radiators to these. Currently they are a two pipe steam radiator system. Any feedback greatly appreciated. I definitely need to change at least one as the size is gigantic relative to the space and I plan on putting some kitchen cabinets or a bench on that area by the window. Most likely a bench above the radiator.

Categories: Radiators
By Takeashi | 12/08/2010 6:12 PM | Comment

Can This Be Done on a Brownstone?


I’ve been wondering for a while how sports bars are able to create rooftop bars in NY. Do you need a permit for something like this for a brownstone? It’s just a few steel beams with retractable shades. I’d love to have something like this in my home. Any feedback greatly appreciated.

Categories: Decks
By Takeashi | 11/08/2010 9:45 AM | Comment

Experience with Roof Deck Tiles


Given the need to replace the roof about 1 every 15- 20 years, I was looking into roofdeck tiles as an inexpensive solution to having a deck while being able to dismantle and reassembly if needed at a later time. Does anyone have experience or input on them? I was looking into a few… here’s some links http://www.hardwoodhome.com/DeckingTiles.html http://www.tiletechpavers.com/
www.porcelanosa.com

I was told by porcelanosa that a silicone glue would be needed to be adhered to the roof and the raised floor pedestal and to the tile… so is it easily removable years later when I need to fix the roof? Any feedback greatly appreciated.

Categories: Decks
By Takeashi | 11/05/2010 3:17 PM | Comment

Sprinkler System Needed? New CO required?


I was wondering if I need to get a new CO or install a sprinkler system if I merge 2 apartments into 1 and move the occupancy or family dwelling of the lost dwelling unit to a legal basement instead. I was told this is easily done as the basement was at one time an existing apartment. Does it make a difference if the building is rent stabilized? The building was made in the 1930′s or 1940′s. Any feedback greatly appreciated – What to watch out for? cost? etc.

Categories: C of O
By Takeashi | 11/05/2010 3:10 PM | Comment