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July 3, 2008
carpetomh
we heard that carpet remnants from huge remnant companies can give a great price if your doing a stairway, carpet or runners. does anyone know where to but these remnants?
most remnants place around here don't seem to have enough to carpet a 5 story stairway.
June 8, 2008
twin hot water heaters
we are installing a second water heater which is substantially smaller than the 4 year old existing one since we added jacuuzzi tubs for tenants. we were told that reverse return piping is not ok with different sizes. is the same problem an issue with paralell piping or must we go in series which we know is less ideal? thanks for any help.
May 15, 2008
painting plywood to look like sheet rock
we have a sheet rock wall as it meets the kitchen wall it meets a ply wood wall flush with a tape line.
is there anything we should treat the plywood wall with for the plywood wall to look like the sheet rock wall when painted or should we just throw a thin compound skim coat and then paint it.
April 9, 2008
painters caulk
does anyone know what is the best painters caulk?
we were told that benjamin more is the best one to use
we would like the caulk to hold on a plaster wall that meets a wood stair, we have lots of cracks in an old browstone hall way
March 22, 2008
carpet remnants
we heard that carpet remnants from huge remnant companies can give a great price if your doing a stairway, carpet or runners. does anyone know where to but these remnants?
most remnants place around here don't seem to have enough to carpet a 5 story stairway.
March 19, 2008
hotwater heater-who's got the best price
Subject: best hot water heater
this gas heater is for 5 apartments totaling 10 people in 1 building. the current 100 gallon 199,000 btu is powerful enough but dying at 12 years old , it must remain chimney vented, and there is no room for twins.we cant add to our 5 year old boiler-we want a tank type gas water heater.
it only costs 100/mo. to run the old one we are replacing, so we're not real concerned with cost to operate. the main issue is rheem, ao smith, amer. standard or someone else.
amer. standard is 3000 to purchase versus 3500 for rheem or ao smith for the same size, but we were told we should get a better price on any of these and we're trying to find out where to buy them, in new york or on the net.
obviously, the american standard sounds good for the 500 dollar savings, but no one has been able to verify if it is a good unit. we were told that all units this size are commercial units, and that we don't need asme cert.
thank you for your input
New Window Suppliers
we want to install new windows and would like to get 2 more bids in addition to e-z tilt if anyone can recommend any reasonable price installers-specificily we have got the huge 5x8ft parlor floor rear window which seems very high at 4000 dollars
March 10, 2008
real long 6 to 7 foot rectangular bathtub -
we cant find a real long 6 to 7 foot rectangular bathtub - are we crazy to find someone to build it onsite and tile it inside?
has anyone ever heard of this. we have a 3,000 budget.
is there a way on this site to contact or email or post to a fellow brownstoner with info?
is there a way on this site to contact or email or post to HomeSweetstuy at January 26, 2008 7:28 PM
we are trying to get a phone number for this place, might it have different name besides eddies. We love old doors
facade masonry refacing and NEW STOOP
does anyone have reasonably priced brownstone guy - we need to fix our facade and hopefully add a NEW STOOP
please post prices, that way we know its not the contractors posting themselves!!!
Author's Comments
watch out for zoning rooms, etc...
very tricky if your case depends on it!
if you would like to give me your phone i will pass it on to soba architcects = good prices for small jobs - you will learn a lot working with him.
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 15, 2008 3:10 PM in response to Confirming max allowed FAR
you could research the brand name on line and try to get their tech people and schematics. what if you tested this outlet with an air conditioner or frig, to see if it blows, watch for fire hazards though in case you didn't have a proper install.
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 23, 2008 1:38 AM in response to Stove repair place...or electrician?
if it lines up right, our stove hides the g line through a hollow recess at the rear of the stove. simple job though, most will overcharge and won't take long, might update your valve.
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 23, 2008 1:50 AM in response to Plumbing Question
sam miller 516 887 6607 excellent, under 1000 worth it -
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 23, 2008 1:53 AM in response to New Condo Lawyer Recs?
we are trying to get a phone number for this place, might it have different name besides eddies. We love old doors
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 29, 2008 7:21 PM in response to Recycled doors
we would also love to get this carpenters name.
It seemes that if this site doesnt have an option to email you automaticly when some one responds to your post, the people who posted the beginning of the information never get the request for a follow up with additional info.
Does anyone know where to make such a suggestion how to improve this sites capabilities ?
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 29, 2008 7:47 PM in response to thick entrance curtain to keep out the cold
good luck! you might be better researching real life issues you run into here because if you have any problem tenants you could be perfect and the city will still find a way to make you look bad. that's what they get paid to do!
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 29, 2008 9:18 PM in response to Getting a Handle on Building Code
doesn't a tankless require running the boiler at some level all year round or is there a stand alone like a hot water heater?
Posted by: brownstone89 at February 8, 2008 4:58 PM in response to Water heater, When to replace
the amount of decorative mailboxes we're looking for is 6-10, depending on availability & design.
we would love to hear your resource, since we already googled mailbox.com & a million other sites and are not finding any multis with any character at all.
Posted by: brownstone89 at February 8, 2008 7:28 PM in response to historic mailbox
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Yes, the grand council of Brownstoner Trolls has spoken! Heed their warnings, or you too will face their puny wrath! LOL
Posted by: guest at April 20, 2008 3:55 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?
Great to see this post. I have a similar but bigger situation. Our entire parlor floor is marble and expensive marble at that. However, it looks hideous and we want wood flooring. To rip the marble out would be a massive undertaking requiring jackhammers and would really trash our house. We are looking into whether or not it's possible to lay wood over the marble as well. I'm waiting to hear back from a few installers so will let you know what we hear. If anyone else has insight to offer, that would be appreciated.
Posted by: BrooklynWilly at April 23, 2008 1:50 PM in response to wood over marble?
I highly recommend Transcend Masonry. They just completed work on my home and did a fantastic job. They were able to do everything from the front to back (pointing, thorosealing, bluestone, steps, etc) and everything went smoothly and professionally.
Posted by: guest at May 17, 2008 9:48 PM in response to facade massonery refacing
i think joe's on a personal campaign on this web site. i have yet to find a real person who has used him and thinks he's great. he did not do a good job at my home.
Posted by: guest at June 1, 2008 8:07 PM in response to free brownstone doors
"Too many lawyer responses on this post and not one of them knows how to put the toilet seat down."
Posted by: Ysabelle at January 10, 2008 10:10 PM
Why does Ysabelle assume that none of those snippy lawyers were women?
So far the only person I like here is the poor poster who got roughed up just for asking a question. Brownsone 89 is on to something-everyone should be nice- or go stick their head in a boiler. For this, I recommend a Burnham.
Posted by: guest at June 8, 2008 2:20 PM in response to Yet another ? for Master Plumber
I too find Woodzoneinc to be a terrible company. they don't do what they say they will do.
Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 11:36 PM in response to free brownstone doors
I too find Woodzoneinc to be a terrible company. they don't do what they say they will do.
Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 11:36 PM in response to free brownstone doors
These replies take the gold medal for most typos and craziest grammar. Whew!
Posted by: guest at July 3, 2008 9:57 AM in response to Landmarks Preservation Commission and Window Bars
Thanks for the advice, grammar and typos forgiven, content counts. OP
Posted by: chill225 at July 3, 2008 11:02 AM in response to Landmarks Preservation Commission and Window Bars
So called non-compliant bars on other buildings may have been grandfathered in, as they may have already been there when the neighborhood was landmarked. The LPC will not retroactively declare something as non-compliant, so even if your windows do not meet their requirements, if they were in place when your building was landmarked, they can stay. If the building gets new windows, then you would have to apply for a permit, and you would only be permitted to have certain kinds of period appropriate windows installed.
If you ignore their letter, they have no enforcement arm to come get you. They only have to wait until you need to do other work which would need a permit, and they will not sign off on it until you are compliant in everything. I don't think they can force you to remove any security bars on a permanent basis. Even a city agency understands the need for bars, they aren't that hide bound to the past. Most row houses in this city have had bars since they were built, so security issues are not news.
Personally, I don't think they look bad at all. You might just want to give it a go, and see if they will approve them. I'd take lots of pictures of neighborhood security bars so they can see how yours fit into the entire neighborhood.
Montrose Morris
Posted by: guest at July 3, 2008 12:07 PM in response to Landmarks Preservation Commission and Window Bars
if its steam heat you must size every radiator in the house or planned for the future!
Posted by: brownstone89 at January 15, 2008 3:02 PM in response to Heat Issues