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klarkash
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
What's difference between "multi-family" and Class A buildings?
Basic question – are “Class A” buildings the same thing as 2- or 3, etc., family buildings? If they are different, is it possible to…
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Bond
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Slate Mantle for sale $350
Slate mantle (painted), but green slate underneath. Relatively easy stripping job. I bought numerous mantles trying to decide what I wanted to go with, the…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
How do i remove a cabinet front from built in dishwasher?
Hi all, I have taken out the screws as indicated on the manual & thought the cabinet front would lift off, but it won’t move.…
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uwsfamily
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Deck system and roofing compatibility
We’re looking to replace the roofing of our brownstone and build a new deck as well, does anyone know how/where to find information on how…
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cbs80
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Wide Plank Floors over Radiant Heat
We are looking into putting wide plank floors over a radiant floor heating system and are getting conflicting advice on how well it works. Does…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
how about roses
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbbf98c858a4-.jpg white and yellow roses started popping
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sometimesright
in Taxes 13 years and 3 months ago
Is a low assessed value a concern?
I’m considering buying a condo in Brooklyn. According to NYC, the assessed value is 50K and the market value is 114K. The actual market value…
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kissiffer4
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
OASIS Building Size numbers wrong - Need some advice
Hi, I looked up our building on OASIS and our building size number is completely wrong. It has the following numbers: Lot Area:1,917 sq ft…
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yanks21
in Doors 13 years and 3 months ago
Trouble with entry double doors- suggestions?
We have old painted wood brownstone double doors for the front entry to our brownstone, pretty standard. When it rains or gets really humid,…
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mbw185
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
Feedback on Brooklyn Kitchen Gallery?
We are getting ready for the first phase of renovations of a brownstone/townhouse in WT that we are buying and the kitchen is up first.…
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lockey2k
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Building Inspector/Engineer Recommendations
Please let me know if you have any recommendations for an affordable building inspector/engineer for a brownstone/building located in Harlem. Looking to inspect a building…
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megannyc
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
Architect and General Contractor?
For a small renovation of an apartment (built-in cabinetry, some new lighting, new runtal heaters, new doors and baseboards, new closet work, total scope around…
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maxw
in General Contractors 13 years and 6 months ago
Contractor evaluation
Has anyone used Transcend Construction?j What was your experience?
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bkk
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Removing a Parlor Floor Wall
I have read a couple good posts in the archives on this subject but I thought I would get some more input from everyone. We…
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xistent
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 3 months ago
Reasonable Increase In Rent
I have a great condo that I began renting out last summer in williamsburg after moving into Brownstone Brooklyn. It rented easily and now that…
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SewardWasRight
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 3 months ago
Stained Glass Windows/Transoms
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba57f06bd04-.jpg Hi all, Can anyone tell me where I can find old stained glass windows (in its sash/frame) locally? I need a particular size that will…
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carollann
in Property Management 13 years and 7 months ago
One-time condo fees?
My newly formed condo board is about to embark on a one-time expense to hire an inspector/enginer, and there’s been some debate about how we…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Electrical
I need a licensed electrician. We want to convert 110 to 220.
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