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mile222
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Signage / Notice Requirements in 4-Unit Coop
Hi everyone! What signage or notices are legally required to post in the common area of a 4-unit (basement + 3) brownstone coop (one unit…
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Do You Like Original HW Floors--Even if they Sag?
Forgetting about price, what do you think of original hardwood floors? In this case, 3″ heart of pine, top-nailed. In addition, it’s sagging. They are…
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poise
in Plumbing 8 years and 5 months ago
removing a cast iron drain clog
A cast iron pipe runs down the back of my rear extension. It’s about 10 ft. high. The pipe appears to be clogged, as water…
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oliver_nyc
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 4 months ago
ductless HVAC
hi – i know a while back a user @firstslope noted they had been happy with a new ductless install (also used as primary heat).…
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rwood
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
How to insulate this area of basement, pics in post.
This is a basement, above ground, subfloor. We always have air coming up on the baseboards front house wall. I’m wondering what type of insulation…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Plumber sign off
Hi all! Does anyone know just how important it is to have a plumbing sign off after a gut renovation? I’ve heard it’s necessary at…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
contractor
Hi, we welcome any advice for a solid, trustworthy contractor to take on a couple of jobs – fixing up stairwell going from ground floor…
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jjq
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Cutting Holes in Lath & Plaster Ceiling
Howdie- I need to cut several 18″x8″ rectangular holes (for AC registers) in my brownstones 100 year old lath and plaster ceiling. From experience from…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Electrical upgrades necessary when filing an Alt-1?
We are unfortunately applying for an Alt-1 to legalize an extension and build a deck. This has already been a nightmare and we haven’t even…
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igor.vishnevetsky
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
How to contest a Con Ed Gas Meter
Bills are about 2x expected, multifamily bldg, gas steam boiler & Hot Water Question specifically is hot to contest. I’ve checked bills, checked bldg operation,…
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EJR
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone Entry Door Color
Hi folks, I’m in the middle of a project to replace my entry doors with reproductions of the originals. I need to choose a stain…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Plumber sign off
Hi all! Does anyone know just how important it is to have a plumbing sign off after a gut renovation? I’ve heard it’s necessary at…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
ConEd meter location
I found out that I need to replace my main breaker panel because they are Federal Pacific. Also the main service pan box is all…
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freckles1
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Hardie Installer recommendation
Looking for recommendations from individuals who have had Hardie Board siding installed on their home.
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
GREAT and FLEXIBLE wall unit
Floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit. Total dimensions are 14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in. d. They are three separate units, and…
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
GREAT and FLEXIBLE wall unit
Floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit. Total dimensions are 14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in. d. They are three separate units, and…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade renovation referral
I know this has been brought up several times over the years but some people have gone out and some people have gotten old. Other…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Sauna in cellar
Anybody have a sauna in their cellar? What kind and where exactly did it go? In conjunction with a bathroom? How was it laid out?…
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