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minasimon
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago
Sprinkler System Requirements
We just moved into a three family home with a working sprinkler system in the hallways and certain rooms. We got inspected by DOB who…
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ivy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen Reno - Galley Layout Small Space
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51375e41f19eb-.png Hello, We are purchasing a townhouse with a galley kitchen are a hoping to do some work to open the kitchen area and allow…
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patient boy
in Appliances 14 years and 5 months ago
Dryer vent cleaning?
I have a gas-fired dryer that is heating but not drying nearly as well as it used to. I suspect that the venting pipe to…
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gretschgirl
in Insulation 13 years and 9 months ago
how to check insulation?
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how to check what actual insulation is installed around windows/balcony doors, and in walls? We had an energy audit with…
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Be Positive
in Brownstoner 13 years and 3 months ago
Condo Building Insulation
We live in a newly renovated pre-war condo building. We just discovered that our outer walls within our apartment were not insulated properly and some…
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Amym718
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Are heat lamps allowed in NYC?
I’m thinking about the hotel bathroom kind, not the LA restaurant terrace kind. It might be a good solution for our chilly top-fl bathroom, but…
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nancy sullivqn
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
bedrooms / living space permitted in English basement?
Hello, I would like to know what DOB regulations are regarding bedrooms/living space in an English basement. This is regarding a 3 family brick building…
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rustydevon
in Architecture 13 years ago
Brownstone Door Widths, and the DOB
We’re going into meeting #4 with our plan examiner, trying to clear all of the objections on our Alt 1 application. Our home is a…
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yu
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
very curious about park slope's pricing
so there are pockets in Park Slope with townhouses that costs < $2 mil? Is it because of their size? http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/679794-townhouse-372-6th-street-park-slope-brooklyn thanks.
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johnhazard
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Restrictions and Rent: Renovating English Basement in Prospect Lefferts?
Interested in renovating an English basement for rent in Prospect Lefferts (about 1000 sq. ft). What are the restictions? How much do these rent for?
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Bar
in Insulation 13 years and 4 months ago
Crawl Space Insulation - which material is better, blown in cellulose, or AirKrete
Has anyone done research about which type of insulation is best for the crawl space between the top floor apt. and the roof? What would…
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kerry
in Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
insulation in walls
My master bedroom has three outside walls and is always cold although the rest of the place is warm. I was wondering if there was…
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jeanmarine2
in Insulation 13 years and 1 month ago
Anyone try Ultratouch insulation by Bonded Logic for their attic space?
Anyone have a good (or bad) experience with this stuff? Anyone recommend someone who has experience installing it? I spoke with a green building supply…
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villagebrstoner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago
City Violation - Water main meter
Recently we had to replace the old water main of the sprinkler. It was an expensive operation. Now we got a city violation because they…
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villagebrstoner
in Insurance 13 years ago
Need advice on insurance
Does anyone know of a good insurance company with reasonable premium to cover brownstone insurance? We have a small mix-used building, residential + commercial. Our…
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johnhazard
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Restrictions and Rent: Renovating English Basement in Prospect Lefferts?
Interested in renovating an English basement for rent in Prospect Lefferts (about 1000 sq. ft). What are the restictions? How much do these rent for?
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sverkat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Heating / AC for tenants
Hi, we are doing a complete gut renovation of a 3 family brick building in Brooklyn. There are two rental units upstairs, and I can’t decide…
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fitzhume
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Non Gut Renovation Costs?
After a lot of searching, I can only seem to find gut renovation estimates. The location I am considering would not need any kitchen or…
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downsizer
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Downsizing and need architect with experience in planning small (600 sq ft) studio pied a terre
Am planning to downsize to a 600 sq ft studio (parlor floor front) to be used as a pied a terre. Architect needed to work…
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ITWorks
in Landmarks 13 years and 1 month ago
Annoying Neighbors Dept.- Exterior lighting in landmarked neighborhood
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5138c04e56a11-.jpg Our next door neighbors have just completed their facade and front porch rennovation in landmarked CH. Looks good, happy for them (and us by…
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