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rustydevon
in Architecture 12 years and 4 months 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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yu
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
very curious about park slope's pricing
so there are pockets in Park Slope with townhouses that costs < $2 mil? Is it because of their size? http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/679794-townhouse-372-6th-street-park-slope-brooklyn thanks.
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johnhazard
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months 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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Bar
in Insulation 12 years and 8 months ago
Crawl Space Insulation - which material is better, blown in cellulose, or AirKrete
Has anyone done research about which type of insulation is best for the crawl space between the top floor apt. and the roof? What would…
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kerry
in Insulation 12 years and 5 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 4 months 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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