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MJP
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Architect Self-Certification for Reno Plans?
Does anyone have experience with an architect or engineer self-certifying plans for a straightforward residential reno (ie, not a gut job and little to no…
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CGDad
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Seeking mid-renovation advice on removal of brownstone wall
Hi – I am in the middle of renovating the parlor floor of townhouse. About four weeks ago, we removed parts of two interior walls…
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bkgirl
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Old solid wood doors from brooklyn brownstone- sellable?
We renovated our brownstone a couple of years ago and because of the change in layout we have about 8 extra old solid wood doors.…
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notny
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Accordion ladder and condensation
I have an accordion ladder that leads to the roof. When it’s cold, like it has been, condensation gets trapped in the area that the…
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xchx
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Circulator pump getting loud
The circulator pump for our boiler (hot water radiator system) has gotten a lot louder lately. It’s loud enough to wake me up when the…
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brownstone123
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago
Sprinkler system ?? Really ???
I recently purchased and re modeled a 4 story brownstone. I have new completely new electrical, new plumbing, new support beams, and new hard wired…
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hillel
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Want to build a den/office room on our roof
Hello, We want to add a room/den office on our roof all powered by solar energy. Any recommendation for an architect/contractor who could help us.…
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dumbogirl
in Antiques 12 years and 3 months ago
Sources for Pier Mirrors?
Seeking a gilt pier mirror for my brownstone — would prefer original, but good reproductions would be ok, too. Any tips for where I could…
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sharon121
in Radiators 12 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for Heat/Boiler/Radiator Work
Hi All, All of a sudden 2 of my 4 radiators on one floor (closed circuit/zone) have stopped working. I’ve bled them – very little…
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karenanne9
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mitsubishi City Multi Review
We installed the Mitsubishi City Multi in our brownstone duplex and I wanted to report after the freezing temperatures that it’s been great. Worked great…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
energy efficient skylight and fire code
Is there a solution that would allow me to NOT use chicken wire dome Skylights? Has anyone had success to pass an alternative through inspection?…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
3 family sprinkler system & HVAC Questions
Hello all, We have an offer in on a 3 family that is looking promising, and we hope to have an accepted offer today. We…
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ewfan
in Mortgage 12 years and 2 months ago
Closing on a HELOC
Hi, we are closing on a substancial Home Equity line of Credit with a local bank. I’m wondering if we need to have a lawyer…
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slopebob2233
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Repair or Replace Heating Baseboards?
I have a 3 family in Bed-Stuy with heating baseboards above the floor that are no longer working properly. Who do you recommend that can…
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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Wood stripping/refinishing
Hello, we have a few items we’d like to have stripped of many coats of paint. Does anyone have experience with either of these places…
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xchx
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Circulator pump getting loud
The circulator pump for our boiler (hot water radiator system) has gotten a lot louder lately. It’s loud enough to wake me up when the…
0
xchx
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Circulator pump getting loud
The circulator pump for our boiler (hot water radiator system) has gotten a lot louder lately. It’s loud enough to wake me up when the…
0
ewfan
in Mortgage 12 years and 2 months ago
Closing on a HELOC
Hi, we are closing on a substancial Home Equity line of Credit with a local bank. I’m wondering if we need to have a lawyer…
0
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