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btsc333
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Fire separations
The retail space below my apartment is under renovation, and the removed the ceiling to exposure the wood beams underneath. This has led to a…
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graziella171
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations on hot water tank installation... Oil to Gas
Brownstoners – I just bought a place with an oil furnace without a hot water tank. The furnance heats the water on an ‘on-demand’ basis.. …
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al4sure
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Leak from pressure release valves. Need plumbing help.
Hi. This is for hot water baseboard heating system. The first burnham boiler in a series of 4 (one back flow preventer that then splits…
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graziella171
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations on hot water tank installation... Oil to Gas
Brownstoners – I just bought a place with an oil furnace without a hot water tank. The furnance heats the water on an ‘on-demand’ basis.. …
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stmarks72
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Looking for paint for steam pipes (not the radiators). This is cosmetic not insulation. Need a small quantity of hi-temperature paint, say a quart or so. Does anyone know of a source ?
I am painting a room in my brownstone that has steam pipes in the corners of the room (carrying steam to the floor above). Looking…
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tanner
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
Seeking excellent construction attorney. (Experiences with Bill Coury?)
Seeking an excellent construction attorney to represent us for adjacent property issues with major construction project next door. Anyone with strong recommendations, please let me…
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minasimon
in Fencing 13 years and 3 months ago
ISO 3.5 inch weathered wood fence slats
Does anyone have 3 left over from a fencing job? One of our neighbors’ kids accidentally spray-painted a section that we need to replace. We’re in Fort…
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minasimon
in Fencing 13 years and 3 months ago
ISO 3.5 inch weathered wood fence slats
Does anyone have 3 left over from a fencing job? One of our neighbors’ kids accidentally spray-painted a section that we need to replace. We’re in Fort…
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al4sure
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Leak from pressure release valves. Need plumbing help.
Hi. This is for hot water baseboard heating system. The first burnham boiler in a series of 4 (one back flow preventer that then splits…
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CG11231
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone Co-op wishes to install an Intercom/Buzzer system - any installer recommendations?
4 unit co-op wants to install an Intercom and buzzer system on exterior of bldg plus add a lock and striker to outside door (no…
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Augustiner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
CPVC sprinkler systems instead of iron?
I was wondering if anyone had a CPVC based sprinkler installed and approved by DOB. For example http://www.lubrizol.com/CPVC/Products/BlazeMaster.html It seems to be cheaper to install…
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zucchini88
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 3 months ago
Extension on House
I’m currently looking at house in Brooklyn that has an extension on it. I don’t know if the extension is legal as the owners do…
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susant
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?
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Frazier
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago
I need a great painter
Can anyone please recommend a great painter. My wife and I just bought a new apartment that has not been painted in years. Thanks in…
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emilyfrances
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 3 months ago
Store/Office Certificate of Occupancy
We are purchasing a townhouse with a restaurant on the ground floor. The building has a CofO with a store/office classification at the commercial floor…
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crownheights
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Antique expandable coffee table for sale by owner - $145
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ed8a49ae255-.jpg Hello everyone…i am selling this antique coffee table (expandable) bc I do not need it…it looks really nice… Below are some additional pictures… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258356210957520.59851.100003494304472&type=1&l=9a57abd13e
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crownheights
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Antique expandable coffee table for sale by owner - $145
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ed8a49ae255-.jpg Hello everyone…i am selling this antique coffee table (expandable) bc I do not need it…it looks really nice… Below are some additional pictures… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258356210957520.59851.100003494304472&type=1&l=9a57abd13e
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