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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone AC condenser location
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone AC condenser location
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Boiler venting: Chimney or Side Wall
Hello My plumber is installing a Burnham gas/steam boiler and venting it through the chimney. There is an existing opening for side wall venting (had…
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katdov
in Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
New Yorker CGS Series Boiler
Does anyone have a view on this New Yorker boiler? I understand it’s by a Burnham off shoot company. And I understand that a New…
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ernormous
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
What are the types of renesola's solar panels?
Who understand the brand of Renesola , I want to know which models and types of solar panels has in renesola. What kind suitable for…
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brooklyngal888
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
4 BRAND NEW UNUSED Kohler Bath tubs
Hi everyone! We are selling 4 brand new never used Kohler Archer k-1123-0 bath tubs with drains (Clearflo k-7272). Each tub was originally purchased for…
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nicolebilu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 8 months ago
Tiles falling from roof turret
Bed-stuy Brownstone with lovely roof turret, not in a Landmark District. The tiles have started to fall off the turret, one by one. Any suggestions…
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drabr
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Detaching and reattaching back deck
I am having the back wall of my townhouse repaired (brick repointed and structo-lite patched where it’s cracked) and need to temporarily remove a large…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Upgrading Skylights
I have three sky lights in the top unit of my brownstone. Currently, the skylights are the kind that can’t open. I want to upgrade…
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mikestathos
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Installing a new kitchen in illegal extension?
I am interested in this brownstone that has illegal extension towards the garden area that current owner is using as a bedroom. There is no…
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mattie180
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Architect of record - change / supplement during renovation?
Due to health and personal issues, our architect of record has not been able to assist during the construction administration phase of our gut renovation.…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Add a Guesthouse
I own a 3,200 sq ft home on a double lot, 100×100, in Midwood. I believe it is R3-2 zoning. The home sits on one…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Add a Guesthouse
I own a 3,200 sq ft home on a double lot, 100×100, in Midwood. I believe it is R3-2 zoning. The home sits on one…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Add a Guesthouse
I own a 3,200 sq ft home on a double lot, 100×100, in Midwood. I believe it is R3-2 zoning. The home sits on one…
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laureen.callo
in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 8 months ago
Anybody using a solar battery charger/maintainer?
Wondering if anybody is using one of those little solar panels to charge or maintain equipment batteries? I?ve got a hunting property with no electricity…
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drosenberg
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
Repair Advice Needed
I own the top floor unit of a brownstone building and rain has been coming through the roof and leaking from the ceiling into my…
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susannahmeadows
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
recs for someone to rip out cement backyard to landscape
hi folks. our backyard is covered in cement. would like to tear it out and put in grass and maybe have it landscaped. can anyone…
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ps158
in Radiators 10 years and 8 months ago
just painted radiators: how bad / how long will they smell once heat comes on
We recently completed a reno and had all the radiators in our unit and the rental unit painted with oil-based Rustoleum paint. I’m expecting them…
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