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puffa
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets & Island
Hi Everyone, I’m considering buying an apartment in a brownstone but unfortunately the kitchen which is only 3 years old is not to my taste.…
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jcarch
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 5 months ago
Tickets for not clearing sidewalk snow?
Watching one of my son’s classmates end up flat on his back in 2″ of rainwater as he and his mom tried to cross 20’…
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bergenbabe
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 5 months ago
leak from con-edison manhole
Early this am I discovered water leaking from the front of my cellar pouring down thru the electric main also located in the front of…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Code Requirements for Brownstone Fireplace?
It’s my understanding that the NYC building code requires existing fireplaces to satisfy current code requirements only if there is a change in use, for…
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heightstoslope
in Electricians 12 years and 5 months ago
Electrician & Plumber: Web Savvy & High Quality - any recs?
I’m doing a project that’s going to require a lot of web interaction with contractor and subs. Does anyone have experience with individual electricians or…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Code Requirements for Brownstone Fireplace?
It’s my understanding that the NYC building code requires existing fireplaces to satisfy current code requirements only if there is a change in use, for…
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kls
in Foundation 12 years and 5 months ago
Water through the electrical box?
Has anyone had a problem with water coming in from outside, through the electrical box? Con Edison came about a year ago and re-cemented around…
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expert_textpert
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 5 months ago
Bed Stuy House
There was an Open House for 422 Bainbridge Street in Bed Stuy a few weeks ago. Here’s the listing: http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2528954 My husband and I were…
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Sweet-Action
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Thoughts on gas cooktop on an island?
Hey all… So we’re finally undertaking our plan to place a kitchen in the rear parlor of our brownstone (and a deck), and we’ve just…
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secondmonkey
in History 12 years and 5 months ago
What is the purpose of the long metal rod extending out from my fire escape?
The fire escape off the brownstone in Gowanus that I just moved into has a long metal pole extending out from the fire escape on…
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teamslap
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
recs for hydronic radiant heat install
We have a hot water heater and would like to install hydronic radiant heat topped by porcelin tiles. 400 sq ft area of basement with…
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steveg
in Landlord 12 years and 5 months ago
Need Drain Company / French Drain? over flowing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5117048aeca99-.jpg I dont even know if this a French Drain -but this drain is in the basement apt foyer below the front stoop and every…
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jcarch
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 5 months ago
Tickets for not clearing sidewalk snow?
Watching one of my son’s classmates end up flat on his back in 2″ of rainwater as he and his mom tried to cross 20’…
0
expert_textpert
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 5 months ago
Bed Stuy House
There was an Open House for 422 Bainbridge Street in Bed Stuy a few weeks ago. Here’s the listing: http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2528954 My husband and I were…
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hawaiismurf
in Architecture 12 years and 5 months ago
Process for hiring architect
Beginning the process of engaging an architect to commence a reasonably thorough (not quite gut) townhouse renovation. Does anyone have a template of what topics…
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ditmasmom
in Demolition 12 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for a dumpster rental?
I am looking to rent a 30 yard dumpster to be used for 3 days during our demo. We have a driveway so as I…
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mwr
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
How much should a new boiler + install cost
A plumber is suggesting that we replace our steam boiler rather than putting money into an old (and apparantly leaking) Weil-Mclain. He quoted 10,800 for…
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hawaiismurf
in Architecture 12 years and 5 months ago
Process for hiring architect
Beginning the process of engaging an architect to commence a reasonably thorough (not quite gut) townhouse renovation. Does anyone have a template of what topics…
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