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citizenjane
in Soundproofing 10 years and 10 months ago
options 1-3: soundproofing new ceiling?
Dear Brownstoners, A decrepit ceiling in our 1880’s brownstone was torn out and replaced with drywall (not the thicker kind designed to reduce noise transmission).…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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nodnyc
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for Sewage Cleanup
My neighbor’s waste line cracked and in the weeks it took to come to that conclusion, I’ve had seepage in my basement. They’re repairing the…
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kassie319
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Structural engineer choice
Would contributors on here recommend working with a structural engineer you know and have worked with, but who has limited experience with old town houses.…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Named Insured
We’ve often recommended on here that someone who has a neighbor doing potentially hazardous work get protection as ‘named insured’ on the neighbor’s policy. A…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago
Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?
We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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burns
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen renovation help
We are planning on completely renovating our (very small, galley) kitchen. This would require replacing all of our cabinets, installing new appliances and new floor…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Grandfathered extension proof
I recently bought a house in BK and met with an expeditor about filing for reno permits with the DOB. He told me the ground…
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slimc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Illegal Party Space
Since summer began, neighbors a few doors down have been hosting weekly public outdoor parties in their adjoining backyards. These are promoted, advertised affairs with…
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
marble floors
Hi: I would like to restore marble floor in the entryway of my brownstone. Has anyone used EK Marble; if so can you provide phone…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Does a deck on-top of an existing structure count towards FAR?
Does anyone know if a deck ontop of an existing structure counts towards you FAR? Meaning is FAR cubic? We would look to build one…
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