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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Boiler venting: Chimney or Side Wall
Hello My plumber is installing a Burnham gas/steam boiler and venting it through the chimney. There is an existing opening for side wall venting (had…
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princenancy
in Boiler Repair 12 years ago
Boiler Recommendations?
My 60+-yr-old oil boiler in my 140-yr-old brownstone died last Thurs and I’m interested in doing a oil-to-gas conversion to replace it as quickly as…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
DECKING lumber- Black Locust
I am building a deck & fence in my backyard. Has anybody used Black Locust wood for either decking or fencing? Does anybody know of…
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mattie180
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Architect of record - change / supplement during renovation?
Due to health and personal issues, our architect of record has not been able to assist during the construction administration phase of our gut renovation.…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
No CO for Extension
An extension was added to my home around 15 years ago. I don’t see an updated CO at DOB. How might this be an issue?…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
No CO for Extension
An extension was added to my home around 15 years ago. I don’t see an updated CO at DOB. How might this be an issue?…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
0
doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone AC condenser location
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone AC condenser location
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone AC condenser location
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…
0
katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Boiler venting: Chimney or Side Wall
Hello My plumber is installing a Burnham gas/steam boiler and venting it through the chimney. There is an existing opening for side wall venting (had…
0
katdov
in Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
New Yorker CGS Series Boiler
Does anyone have a view on this New Yorker boiler? I understand it’s by a Burnham off shoot company. And I understand that a New…
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ernormous
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
What are the types of renesola's solar panels?
Who understand the brand of Renesola , I want to know which models and types of solar panels has in renesola. What kind suitable for…
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brooklyngal888
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
4 BRAND NEW UNUSED Kohler Bath tubs
Hi everyone! We are selling 4 brand new never used Kohler Archer k-1123-0 bath tubs with drains (Clearflo k-7272). Each tub was originally purchased for…
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nicolebilu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Tiles falling from roof turret
Bed-stuy Brownstone with lovely roof turret, not in a Landmark District. The tiles have started to fall off the turret, one by one. Any suggestions…
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drabr
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Detaching and reattaching back deck
I am having the back wall of my townhouse repaired (brick repointed and structo-lite patched where it’s cracked) and need to temporarily remove a large…
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