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BrookBridges
in Construction 12 years and 5 months ago
Frame house extension - looking for architect
Hi Brownstoners: We bought a frame house in the South Slope. It’s renovated but we’d like to do an extension and would love recommendations for…
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brooklynerin
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 5 months ago
High velocity air conditioning
Does anyone have experience with high velocity air conditioning? We intend to put AC in our house, and are debating all options. Thank you
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bobjohn
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
new mayor. What if property prices will go down?
With almost certain outcome of the mayor election in NYC, I suspect that Bill de Blasio will instill policies and rearrange city budget so the…
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ohiise
in Radiators 12 years and 10 months ago
Cast iron hot water radiator needed
For our home in Red Hook, I need to replace some cast iron baseboard in the bathroom with a radiator. Dimensions required: 21″ wide max…
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keal66
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
Cast Iron Radiators
I have about 12 Cast Iron Radiators various sizes for sale if interested e-mail
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Conversion from 2 family to 1 family
I’m about to convert a 2 family into a single family, do I need to change the CofO or fill out particular paperwork when spouting…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Basements
I have a couple of questions about the uses that are allowed and which that are not. I understand that a basement cannot be used…
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brooklynny
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Smoke Detector Requirements
Can anyone advise on whether the NYC building code requires installing smoke/CO detectors on every floor when renovating a three story, two family house? Or…
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bobjohn
in Shower Stalls 14 years and 8 months ago
Steam shower unit or built?
Hi, I am building shower in basement and wanted to put Steam shower. There are a lot of prefabricated units to choose from or my…
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dumbogirl
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Tasteful floor signs for multi-unit brownstones?
Dealing with clearing some old violations we inherited on our brownstone — one of these is lack of signs indicating which floor you’re on. Are…
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frocky
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
For Sale – Antique Arched Cast Iron Heat Register
I have an antique cast iron arched wall heating grate for sale. Salvaged from a brownstone reno. The outer edges measure 18″ w x 28.5″…
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lz26
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Certificate of Non-Harrassment
We have an SRO and have applied for our Cert. of NH. All our tenants check out, but we are approaching our HPD inspection of…
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pearlstoh
in Decorative 14 years ago
Need interior pocket shutter made to match
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f68f9ae55ad8-.jpg Does anyone know a good carpenter/millworker who can make and interior pocket pocket shutter to match an original from 1896? I called Oumar at Artistic Wood…
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dumbogirl
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Metal cover for sewage pit in cellar?
We’re currently working on clearing some violations we inherited with our brownstone. One of these is the lack of a metal cover over the sewage…
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dumbogirl
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Tasteful floor signs for multi-unit brownstones?
Dealing with clearing some old violations we inherited on our brownstone — one of these is lack of signs indicating which floor you’re on. Are…
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jack123
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 5 months ago
1850s Mantle Pieces For Sale
Two beautiful matching pairs, one set in marble, one set in wood. In really great condition. Will discuss delivery and installation. Contact for photos. Thanks.
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ohboyoldhouse
in Exteriors 12 years and 5 months ago
Awning replacement
I am looking at options of replacing my old aluminum awning above my stoop. It’s really practical( protection from shade, rain), but an eyesore and…
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mystiky
in Sewer 13 years and 5 months ago
Sewer Line outside house broken. Who is responsible for repairs?
The situation below is NOT Sandy-hurricane related. An area of the street next to my house (in Brooklyn) started to develop a small sink hole. The…
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
two kichler ceiling fans w/ lights
set of two kichler high-end ceiling fans. bronze with brown wood blades. three speeds plus reverse. includes halogen light. remote controlled. excellent condition and fully…
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ohmpcivamr
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Antique clawfoot with original tub filler in need of more modern faucets...
We’ve got an antique clawfoot with this type of plumbing (See photo) I’ve seen variable-center deck mounts and we’re thinking of switching out to one…
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