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awesome.zarobell
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Which way does the filter go in a Honeywell unit towards the furnace or away
Which way is the Air Flow go when you put your filter in the Honeywell unit? Does the air flow go towards the furnace or…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago
Stair part fabricators?
Hi, can anybody recommend a good stair part fabricator who is local? My stair subcontractor has flaked at a very inconvenient time, and I am…
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awesome.zarobell
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Which way does the filter go in a Honeywell unit towards the furnace or away
Which way is the Air Flow go when you put your filter in the Honeywell unit? Does the air flow go towards the furnace or…
0
mt_molehill
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Cost to replace gas furnace for hydronic (radiator) heating system?
I got a quote for $7,500 for labor and the furnace, no plumbing needed as we’re not moving it. It’s a furnace for a small…
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jty2
in Roofing 10 years and 11 months ago
Iron railing for roof
Can anyone recommend an iron worker to create and install an iron railing for a roof deck? Also, any rough estimate of cost to have…
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stickerhappy
in Taxes 10 years and 10 months ago
Will adding a roof deck affect my RE taxes?
I’m considering creating a roof deck, getting permits and following code. Would this have much of an affect on my RE taxes?
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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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randolph
in Permits 10 years and 10 months ago
DOB ERROR WHEN FILING ALT 2
when my expeditor went to file our alt 2 the system rejected it because “PROPERTY IS IN HOLD STATUS – SEE BORO COMMISSIONER”. he is…
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workerb
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Reasons for "job on hold" with DOB
I just looked up my job on BIS and noticed it was marked “Job on Hold.” I don’t know why and was told I had…
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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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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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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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bradeinhorn
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 10 months ago
Deadbolt replacement
Need to replace a deadbolt on our apartment entry door, and maybe the knob and lock below? Any reliable recommendations on this?
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tammyj
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Gowanus Houses - Bond St.
Hello – I am guessing this is an often-discussed topic, and apologize for the repetitiveness in advance. we’re considering a place on Bond St., across…
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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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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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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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nancib
in Roofing 11 years and 1 month ago
Roofer and shingle installer
I am looking for a master in his field of roofing and siding with a unique eye for detail. Thank you, Nancy
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