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kerry
in Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
insulation in walls
My master bedroom has three outside walls and is always cold although the rest of the place is warm. I was wondering if there was…
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jeanmarine2
in Insulation 13 years and 1 month ago
Anyone try Ultratouch insulation by Bonded Logic for their attic space?
Anyone have a good (or bad) experience with this stuff? Anyone recommend someone who has experience installing it? I spoke with a green building supply…
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villagebrstoner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
City Violation - Water main meter
Recently we had to replace the old water main of the sprinkler. It was an expensive operation. Now we got a city violation because they…
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villagebrstoner
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Need advice on insurance
Does anyone know of a good insurance company with reasonable premium to cover brownstone insurance? We have a small mix-used building, residential + commercial. Our…
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johnhazard
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Restrictions and Rent: Renovating English Basement in Prospect Lefferts?
Interested in renovating an English basement for rent in Prospect Lefferts (about 1000 sq. ft). What are the restictions? How much do these rent for?
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sverkat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Heating / AC for tenants
Hi, we are doing a complete gut renovation of a 3 family brick building in Brooklyn. There are two rental units upstairs, and I can’t decide…
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fitzhume
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Non Gut Renovation Costs?
After a lot of searching, I can only seem to find gut renovation estimates. The location I am considering would not need any kitchen or…
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downsizer
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Downsizing and need architect with experience in planning small (600 sq ft) studio pied a terre
Am planning to downsize to a 600 sq ft studio (parlor floor front) to be used as a pied a terre. Architect needed to work…
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ITWorks
in Landmarks 13 years and 1 month ago
Annoying Neighbors Dept.- Exterior lighting in landmarked neighborhood
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5138c04e56a11-.jpg Our next door neighbors have just completed their facade and front porch rennovation in landmarked CH. Looks good, happy for them (and us by…
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crispywhenfried
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for recommendations for a good LPC consultant
For a brownstone project. Anyone with recent experience shepherding a rear addition through LPC?
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jfox18
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Question regarding "change of egress" and new C of O???
I am purchasing a single-family zoned R5 – the front entry door sits between two windows (one on either side). We are considering moving the…
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Wrecker
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Architect, engineer or both?
Hi all, I’m looking to add a bathroom to the second floor of my house, which would entail closing off a staircase. I need help figuring…
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rustydevon
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Door Widths, and the DOB
We’re going into meeting #4 with our plan examiner, trying to clear all of the objections on our Alt 1 application. Our home is a…
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slopette
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago
Is it possible to reseal windows without removing/replacing panes?
We’re purchasing a coop with windows that have severe condensation issues. I’ve read online that it is sometimes possible to correct this issue by drilling…
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RunJoe
in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago
Effects of applicances on rent
Hypothectical.. I have 2 apartments for rent in my brownstone. They are identical except for the fact that one of the apartments has a…
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fitzhume
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Non Gut Renovation Costs?
After a lot of searching, I can only seem to find gut renovation estimates. The location I am considering would not need any kitchen or…
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crownheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Small antique coffee table for sale - $125
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51408d32272e4-.jpg Really nice antique coffee table for sale – $125 The sides are foldable, making it smaller or bigger….front top drawer and 2 drawers on…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Renovation loans - additional cost and time?
I am looking to renovate at townhouse in Crown Hts/Bed Stuy, to rent and possibly occupy some day. I have been assuming $300k (and 6…
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