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ParkSlopeRenter
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?
Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?
Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…
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afrodytka8585
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Electrical Upgrade Question
We are considering an electrical upgrade of our 3 family brownstone. Each unit has a separate electrical meter, and 2 of the 3 units are…
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dschrem
in Legal 10 years and 3 months ago
Help! Moved into Greenpoint Building - no hot water, gas to cook, and internet
National grid told me to reach out to landlord, because the building had not been set up. Landlord tells me it could take up to…
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randolph
in Demolition 10 years and 4 months ago
PERMIT NEEDED FOR INTERIOR DEMO?
Does one need a permit to demo non-structural interior walls, removing metal studs and sheetrock, remove doors, as well as kitchens and bathrooms?
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afrochic
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations needed -- architect for kitchen renovation
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for an architect to design the plans for my kitchen gut renovation that I can bid out to general…
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citizenjane
in Soundproofing 10 years and 4 months ago
options 1-3: soundproofing new ceiling?
Dear Brownstoners, A decrepit ceiling in our 1880’s brownstone was torn out and replaced with drywall (not the thicker kind designed to reduce noise transmission).…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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nodnyc
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 4 months ago
Recommendations for Sewage Cleanup
My neighbor’s waste line cracked and in the weeks it took to come to that conclusion, I’ve had seepage in my basement. They’re repairing the…
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kassie319
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
Structural engineer choice
Would contributors on here recommend working with a structural engineer you know and have worked with, but who has limited experience with old town houses.…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Named Insured
We’ve often recommended on here that someone who has a neighbor doing potentially hazardous work get protection as ‘named insured’ on the neighbor’s policy. A…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years and 4 months ago
Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?
We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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