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deva
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
New Heating System: House wont Go Above 69 Degrees when Its below 10
My new heating system was working great when it was 25 degrees and above but when it goes dramatically below, it wont heat above 69…
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sverkat
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a new architect
I’m having a real problem with an architect who posts here often, so his name shall not be named. I was wondering – is it…
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tdwt
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Waterproofing a Wooden Support Beam
Does anyone have suggestions on how to waterproof exposed wood in a basement? On very cold days (like today), the steam from our heating system’s…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mini Split Air Conditioner installation
I want to use Mini Split Air Conditioner system in my soon to be 2 family townhouse. Can some one please tell me if I…
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MJP
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Architect Self-Certification for Reno Plans?
Does anyone have experience with an architect or engineer self-certifying plans for a straightforward residential reno (ie, not a gut job and little to no…
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CGDad
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Seeking mid-renovation advice on removal of brownstone wall
Hi – I am in the middle of renovating the parlor floor of townhouse. About four weeks ago, we removed parts of two interior walls…
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bkgirl
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Old solid wood doors from brooklyn brownstone- sellable?
We renovated our brownstone a couple of years ago and because of the change in layout we have about 8 extra old solid wood doors.…
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notny
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Accordion ladder and condensation
I have an accordion ladder that leads to the roof. When it’s cold, like it has been, condensation gets trapped in the area that the…
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xchx
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Circulator pump getting loud
The circulator pump for our boiler (hot water radiator system) has gotten a lot louder lately. It’s loud enough to wake me up when the…
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brownstone123
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Sprinkler system ?? Really ???
I recently purchased and re modeled a 4 story brownstone. I have new completely new electrical, new plumbing, new support beams, and new hard wired…
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hillel
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Want to build a den/office room on our roof
Hello, We want to add a room/den office on our roof all powered by solar energy. Any recommendation for an architect/contractor who could help us.…
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dumbogirl
in Antiques 12 years and 3 months ago
Sources for Pier Mirrors?
Seeking a gilt pier mirror for my brownstone — would prefer original, but good reproductions would be ok, too. Any tips for where I could…
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sharon121
in Radiators 12 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for Heat/Boiler/Radiator Work
Hi All, All of a sudden 2 of my 4 radiators on one floor (closed circuit/zone) have stopped working. I’ve bled them – very little…
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karenanne9
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mitsubishi City Multi Review
We installed the Mitsubishi City Multi in our brownstone duplex and I wanted to report after the freezing temperatures that it’s been great. Worked great…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
energy efficient skylight and fire code
Is there a solution that would allow me to NOT use chicken wire dome Skylights? Has anyone had success to pass an alternative through inspection?…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
3 family sprinkler system & HVAC Questions
Hello all, We have an offer in on a 3 family that is looking promising, and we hope to have an accepted offer today. We…
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ewfan
in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago
Closing on a HELOC
Hi, we are closing on a substancial Home Equity line of Credit with a local bank. I’m wondering if we need to have a lawyer…
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slopebob2233
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Repair or Replace Heating Baseboards?
I have a 3 family in Bed-Stuy with heating baseboards above the floor that are no longer working properly. Who do you recommend that can…
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