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dpw-ct

in Boiler Repair 14 years and 1 month ago

Need New Boiler ?

I currently have a Weil Mclain Gas Hot water boiler 140k btu, with 30 gal indrect hot water tank. There is a little water dripping…

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runner2052

in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago

2 or 3 family House in Bed-Stuy

Does anyone know why a house might be listed as a 2 family on the CO but as a 3 family on the tax assessment?…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

sweetestlittlehouse

in Zoning 14 years and 1 month ago

Buying a rent-regulated multi-family buiding (and then going to hell)

I know you can kick people out of regulated apartments if you take a building for your own use.   Two questions: Can an LLC do…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

meme2

in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago

tenant and keys

We are finally able to replace all the cheap locks with high security locks. We are also fixing the door . I have chosen ASA…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

peztops

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago

Problem with new wood floors: gaps, protruding nails, uneven planks!

We recently finished a renovation that included demolition of interior walls and the replacement of some of the wood floors. The original parquet is all…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

meme2

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago

to be crooked or not to be?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3d2501a85a7-.jpg Having grown up in a house from 1790\.  I am not really worried about things being crooked , as long it is structurally sound.…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Tansy

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Tempered glass vs regular 3/8" glass?

I am getting exterior front brownstone doors made, should I get tempered glass instead of 3/8 in thick regular glass?

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

kachuri999

in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago

parlor door knobs - where to buy?

The doorknobs on our parlor doors are not the right ones. They’re actual knobs which prevent the doors from hiding in the wall openings (cheap/dumb…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

jjq

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Reversing a Multifamily CO

We are looking at a two story plus basement in Lefferts Gardens which is legally zoned as a 2-family, multifamily property.   The CO indicates…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

ilovestoops

in Electricians 14 years and 1 month ago

My electrician recommendation

I found this electrician from others’ recommendations on brownstoner and want to add mine.  His name is Alan Riback, 718-284-0920 (wirelights.com).  He installed a cooktop…

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Meliora

in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for a good architect

I’m looking for a good, Brownstone architect who has experience dealing with the DOB.  I have been given the following names: Magne Korsnes Willy Zambrano…

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Meliora

in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for a good architect

I’m looking for a good, Brownstone architect who has experience dealing with the DOB.  I have been given the following names: Magne Korsnes Willy Zambrano…

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runner2052

in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago

2 or 3 family House in Bed-Stuy

Does anyone know why a house might be listed as a 2 family on the CO but as a 3 family on the tax assessment?…

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esther

in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago

Reliable, Efficient Contractor Needed ASAP

Have you worked with a GREAT contractor who typically does jobs in the 200K-400K range? Who does wonderful finishes, timely work and can come within…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

jjq

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Reversing a Multifamily CO

We are looking at a two story plus basement in Lefferts Gardens which is legally zoned as a 2-family, multifamily property.   The CO indicates…

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Stess

in Conversion 14 years and 1 month ago

Advice on Converting to condos.

How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…

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hamiltonheights

in Boiler Repair 14 years and 1 month ago

Thermostat Confusion or Perhaps Just Ignorance

I thought I had a 24 volt, 2 wire  oil/steam heating system: my bolier is connected to my electrical system (it has its own circuit…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

hpdeco

in Insurance 14 years and 1 month ago

Dog walker & home owner's insurance

We’re getting ready to move to Bed Stuy in a month.  I was wondering if anyone can recommend a homeowner’s insurance company?  Haven’t been able…

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meglmt

in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago

Distressing Furniture

I have a piece of unpainted furniture that I would like to finally have finished.  I’m looking for the distressed look.   Can anyone recommend…

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Tansy

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Tempered glass vs regular 3/8" glass?

I am getting exterior front brownstone doors made, should I get tempered glass instead of 3/8 in thick regular glass?

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