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oliver_nyc

in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago

two kichler ceiling fans w/ lights

set of two kichler high-end ceiling fans. bronze with brown wood blades. three speeds plus reverse. includes halogen light. remote controlled. excellent condition and fully…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

brooklynny

in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago

Smoke Detector Requirements

Can anyone advise on whether the NYC building code requires installing smoke/CO detectors on every floor when renovating a three story, two family house? Or…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

stickerhappy

in Heating 12 years and 5 months ago

Chemical clean and flush steam heating system- useful?

My plumber/heating guy who I really trust suggested I do a chemical clean and flush of the system to help the boiler controls stay clean…

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keal66

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago

Landmark brownstone doors

Good afternoon everyone, I am hoping that someone can shed some light on this issue I am having. I hired an Architect for a project…

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wannabebrownstoner

in Garden 12 years and 6 months ago

Dying Asters-- Help!

Was hoping some gardening expert here could help me out. I planted these enormous asters in terracotta planters a couple weeks ago, and although I…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

BrookBridges

in Construction 12 years and 5 months ago

Frame house extension - looking for architect

Hi Brownstoners: We bought a frame house in the South Slope. It’s renovated but we’d like to do an extension and would love recommendations for…

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brooklynerin

in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 5 months ago

High velocity air conditioning

Does anyone have experience with high velocity air conditioning? We intend to put AC in our house, and are debating all options. Thank you

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

bobjohn

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

new mayor. What if property prices will go down?

With almost certain outcome of the mayor election in NYC, I suspect that Bill de Blasio will instill policies and rearrange city budget so the…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

ohiise

in Radiators 12 years and 10 months ago

Cast iron hot water radiator needed

For our home in Red Hook, I need to replace some cast iron baseboard in the bathroom with a radiator. Dimensions required: 21″ wide max…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

keal66

in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago

Cast Iron Radiators

I have about 12 Cast Iron Radiators various sizes for sale if interested e-mail

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago

Conversion from 2 family to 1 family

I’m about to convert a 2 family into a single family, do I need to change the CofO or fill out particular paperwork when spouting…

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brooklyntoqueens

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago

Basements

I have a couple of questions about the uses that are allowed and which that are not. I understand that a basement cannot be used…

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brooklynny

in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago

Smoke Detector Requirements

Can anyone advise on whether the NYC building code requires installing smoke/CO detectors on every floor when renovating a three story, two family house? Or…

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bobjohn

in Shower Stalls 14 years and 8 months ago

Steam shower unit or built?

Hi, I am building shower in basement and wanted to put Steam shower. There are a lot of prefabricated units to choose from or my…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

dumbogirl

in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago

Tasteful floor signs for multi-unit brownstones?

Dealing with clearing some old violations we inherited on our brownstone — one of these is lack of signs indicating which floor you’re on. Are…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

frocky

in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago

For Sale – Antique Arched Cast Iron Heat Register

I have an antique cast iron arched wall heating grate for sale. Salvaged from a brownstone reno. The outer edges measure 18″ w x 28.5″…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

lz26

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

Certificate of Non-Harrassment

We have an SRO and have applied for our Cert. of NH. All our tenants check out, but we are approaching our HPD inspection of…

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pearlstoh

in Decorative 14 years ago

Need interior pocket shutter made to match

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f68f9ae55ad8-.jpg Does anyone know a good carpenter/millworker who can make and interior pocket pocket shutter to match an original from 1896? I called Oumar at Artistic Wood…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

dumbogirl

in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago

Metal cover for sewage pit in cellar?

We’re currently working on clearing some violations we inherited with our brownstone. One of these is the lack of a metal cover over the sewage…

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dumbogirl

in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago

Tasteful floor signs for multi-unit brownstones?

Dealing with clearing some old violations we inherited on our brownstone — one of these is lack of signs indicating which floor you’re on. Are…

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