New Double Glass in Old Windows?


Does anyone know if it’s possible to replace an old single-paned glass window in a brownstone with new double-paned glass that would provide better insulation? These are floor-to-ceiling parlor floor windows, with four panes per window, but very thin glass. Is it possible to make them more energy-efficient, and if so, any recommendations for who can do this?
Thanks.

Categories: Windows
By de95 | 10/12/2009 12:33 PM | Comment

Loud Noise From HPD Building


HPD owns a building where on 516 Bergen Street which has an incredibly loud, buzzing HVAC unit on the roof of an extension behind the building. We live behind it and it’s incredibly annoying to listen to all day, to the point where we either can’t have our windows open or have to drown out the sound with fans. We asked HPD to fix the problem b/c it was above the legal noise limit and it built a metal casement around the unit, which brought it just under the city noise code, but it’s still making a loud buzzing sound starting at 7 AM every day. Any ideas for how to get HPD to do more to make its unit quieter? Does anyone know if there is effective soundproofing that can be used to block the sound from a large commercial outdoor HVAC unit? Would appreciate any suggestions.

Categories: Quality of Life
By de95 | 09/25/2009 2:58 PM | Comment