BrookBry's Profile
- Brian
- 2000
- 2006
- Brooklyn
- Crown Heights
- House
- Lighting Designer
- Male
- 34
- http://www.eclecticprecision.com
Author's Posts
August 19, 2008
"MEA" numbers on Lighitng Fixtures?
Does anybody know if lighting fixtures need to have an MEA number to be installed in NYC? If I recall - MEA doesn't apply to lighting. Can anyone confirm?
July 2, 2008
Landlord Question: Heat / Hot Water Opinion
We are in the process of a gut renovation of a brownstone building. We are creating two or three apartments. We want to be responsible and efficient and are looking to install high efficiency boilers in each apartment. Therefor the tenant will be responsible for their own heat and hot water usage and bill.
Has anybody done this and felt it was really worth the investment to savings ratio? IE: We don't pay the heat and hot water but we have slightly more up front costs and better efficiency and control for our tenants.
Or do you suggest one centrally zoned unit and we continue to pay??
Thoughts?
June 19, 2008
Venting Question - High Efficiency Boiler
We are looking at installing two Burnham gas-fired High Efficiency, Condensing Boilers in a gut renovation. Basement, Floor 1 Apt and Floor 2 Apt. I want to "stack" in FL1, FL2 utility closet a unit to handle each independent apartment - in the apartment. So one unit directly over the next one floor up. Question is venting: I know codes and manufacturer specs regarding venting. However, nowhere does it say how close to each other the vent stacks can be on the roof. I hope this makes sense. Question 2: should I just put the units in the basement? But same issues applies...how close on roof can the vents / intakes be to each other?? Any wisdom would be appreciated.
May 31, 2008
Neighbor's Noisy Air Conditioner
Anybody have an idea of how to deal with a neighbor whose air conditioner is going to drive us crazy? His window air conditioner shakes our house and he is across the back alley. It's noisy and he doesn't care. Is this a 311 complaint? Thoughts?
April 16, 2008
Meeting Tonight: Landmark Crown Heights North - Phase II
CHNA TOWN HALL MEETING Wednesday 4/16/08 6:45 p.m. at St Gregory's RCC School auditorium, St. Johns Pl at Brooklyn Ave.
Landmarks Preservation Commission has been invited to discuss the pending designation of Phase II for the Crown Heights North area.
April 14, 2008
Design/Build Recommendations
We have a 2 story with basement limestone in Crown Heights that we fully gutted over the last two years. We have a design to rebuild as we did work with an architect. We fully intended to do the work ourselves but have decided we will never get around to it. We are looking for recommendations for an honest and competent design/build team who can get this rental property up and running with a little class. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’d love to hear from people who have actually used the team before…
Author's Comments
Just saw this a few minutes ago...not sure if it will help you.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mat/650782801.html
Posted by: BrookBry at April 21, 2008 4:42 PM in response to In Search of Bricks
Check on craigslist. There are always people trying to get rid of dirt and fill. Sometimes even sod...
Posted by: BrookBry at April 22, 2008 10:58 AM in response to Finding sod and top soil
Home Depot now carries it in Brooklyn stores. I'd call ahead first find when the fresh stock comes in...
Posted by: BrookBry at April 25, 2008 10:11 PM in response to Where to find grass sod?
Thank you ALL for your help.
Posted by: BrookBry at June 23, 2008 11:22 AM in response to Venting Question - High Efficiency Boiler
Why do you need to have the intakes on the roof, is it technically impossible to create them in the exterior wall? That's a more direct approach.
Posted by: Smokychimp at June 20, 2008 1:24 PM
My outside wall in that area is a light well. I assume you can't vent into a light well??? Anybody have the answer to that?
Posted by: BrookBry at June 23, 2008 11:31 AM in response to Venting Question - High Efficiency Boiler
Do you have any front doors? I am looking for a pair of entry doors. Let me know. Thanks!
Posted by: BrookBry at July 30, 2008 12:37 PM in response to Doors, Panelling Available
Call Empire Direct...at least get a quote. They can do it next day. They have various qualities and they offer money back guarantee.
Posted by: BrookBry at August 28, 2008 5:23 PM in response to Where can we get carpet in a week?
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
sorry about that, it's cmontgom23@hotmail.com
Posted by: guest at April 21, 2008 5:39 PM in response to In Search of Bricks
sorry about that, it's cmontgom23@hotmail.com
Posted by: guest at April 21, 2008 5:43 PM in response to In Search of Bricks
Chris, i'm at work right now but i will drop you an email when i get a chance.
Posted by: guest at April 21, 2008 6:49 PM in response to In Search of Bricks
I have a ton of old bricks in my backyard. I live in Boerum Hill and am home during the day.
andy(dot)andrewmcintyre@gmail
Posted by: andymac at April 22, 2008 9:24 AM in response to In Search of Bricks
Come on, it's nowhere near being too hot to plant grass seed!
If you want sod, try DRAGONETTI in Flatlands. Call ahead and reserve the qty you need. Make sure you go as soon after the sod has been delivered to them as possible so that it hasn't dried out or sat around their nursery for a day or two.
Posted by: guest at April 22, 2008 1:01 PM in response to Finding sod and top soil
Check out Kings County Nursery or something like that...they are on New York ave and Rutland I believe. Speak to a guy named Joe, I just went there this weekend for sod and shrubs and trees and he is well priced and a super nice guy...hooked me up!
Posted by: richnovak11 at April 22, 2008 3:42 PM in response to Finding sod and top soil
Grass from seed is heartier than grass from sod. It's also wayyy cheaper.
Posted by: guest at April 24, 2008 12:19 AM in response to Finding sod and top soil
Yeah, wasn't there this week. Any place else?
Posted by: Putnamdenizen at April 26, 2008 9:07 AM in response to Where to find grass sod?
I think Shannon's has it. Probably more expensive than Home Depot, but better quality.
Posted by: guest at April 26, 2008 12:06 PM in response to Where to find grass sod?
Kings Country Nursery will order it and deliver it for you.
Posted by: guest at April 26, 2008 5:02 PM in response to Where to find grass sod?
Take a stroll down Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. There are some wonderful antique shops...great fixtures can be found.
http://www.atlanticavenuebkny.com/
Posted by: BrookBry at April 16, 2008 12:50 PM in response to Where are the best places to buy light fixtures?