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in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Roof Fence and Deck
We have a 3 story, 6 unit apartment building and want to fence and deck the roof. Our building abuts a building that is taller,…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler piping
the contractor that is working in my place installed a wall mount condensing boiler but did the piping wrong. I had an estimate to repipe it for…
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overflowbk
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
Porthole Door
I just bought a house in Red Hook and I’d like to place the existing exterior entry door with a steel door with a port…
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ProHeights66
in Appliances 13 years and 6 months ago
FREE and almost-free stuff for President's Day: Fridge, D/W, radiator covers, white shaker-style kitchen cabinets, stove, cooktop
Beginning demo this week and the following must be picked up today or tomorrow. Text, email or call with your offers. Email me for pics. …
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Stess
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
Advice on Converting to condos.
How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago
Buying NNNs (Triple Net Leases)?
Am seriously considering purchasing one or more NNNs in the near future. I’m wondering if any Brownstoners have personal experience in this area (good or…
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NewGuy
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
DOB Development Challenge Process
Does anyone have experience with the Department of Buildings Development Challenge Process under which members of the public are able to challenge new real estate…
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BeatingUpwind
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
Where Can I Find Salvaged or Repro Stoop Railing?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f40ef64ba37a-.jpg My partner and I are rehabbing a brownstone shell in Harlem. After nearly a year, we’re almost done. We’re trying to put the façade…
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ejalbk
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Legal Recreation Room: Needs Window?
Duplexing an apartment ino the basement creates a “recreation” room. Do recreation rooms require any sort of a window to be legal? Thanks.
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dinosaur
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Can I add a window?
I’m wondering if I can add a window to the side of my apartment? I am in the top floor of a brick building with…
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hpdeco
in Insurance 13 years and 6 months ago
Dog walker & home owner's insurance
We’re getting ready to move to Bed Stuy in a month. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a homeowner’s insurance company? Haven’t been able…
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tracyjanenz
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
Old factory sinks...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3b160c5a455-.jpg I’ve just bought two of these sinks. I want to reglaze and replumb them. Does anyone have experience with these trough sinks that could…
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joe78
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
main steam vent stuck in steam pipe
I have a vent at the end of my steam main that is stuck open and I am unable to unscrew it. It is screwed…
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ejalbk
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Legal Recreation Room: Needs Window?
Duplexing an apartment ino the basement creates a “recreation” room. Do recreation rooms require any sort of a window to be legal? Thanks.
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dpw-ct
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Need New Boiler ?
I currently have a Weil Mclain Gas Hot water boiler 140k btu, with 30 gal indrect hot water tank. There is a little water dripping…
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runner2052
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
2 or 3 family House in Bed-Stuy
Does anyone know why a house might be listed as a 2 family on the CO but as a 3 family on the tax assessment?…
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sweetestlittlehouse
in Zoning 13 years and 6 months ago
Buying a rent-regulated multi-family buiding (and then going to hell)
I know you can kick people out of regulated apartments if you take a building for your own use. Two questions: Can an LLC do…
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meme2
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
tenant and keys
We are finally able to replace all the cheap locks with high security locks. We are also fixing the door . I have chosen ASA…
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peztops
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Problem with new wood floors: gaps, protruding nails, uneven planks!
We recently finished a renovation that included demolition of interior walls and the replacement of some of the wood floors. The original parquet is all…
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