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bkres
in Building Code 11 years and 4 months ago
Side yard setback in R5?
Hi, My question is regarding 20’x100′ vacant lot which is located in the center of a block in R5 zone, the majority of the houses…
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whomever
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Asbestos removal
Hi. I just bought a brownstone in bed-stuy. The Con Ed guy was over to wire up the meters; he looked around and said “you…
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redbrick
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Request for recommendations / proposals for building a roof deck
Dear Brownstoner Community, I am planning on building a roof deck on a North Slope Co-Op building (5 unit brownstone in landmark district). The deck…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Soy Gel
Does anyone know a local place where I am able to buy Soy Gel or must it be purchased online only? Thanks! fitch
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 4 months ago
It this railing something the DOB would accept for sign off?
Se attached. The drawings we filed do not include a deck so this is something I’m contemplating myself (this is a picture form another rebuilding).…
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mrshankly
in Radiators 11 years and 4 months ago
Radiator recommendation?
Hi all, we’re looking to add radiators back into our apartment. They were originally removed by the previous owners (too warm) so the hookups are…
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dancingal
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Water damage on Parquet Floor
I had a bathtub leak over the holiday and need to have my floor repaired. Would appreciate any advise. Has anyone used Stafford Eliott recently?…
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Brooklynnative
in Roofers 11 years and 4 months ago
Huge Renovation
Hi all, I’m about to embark on a huge renovation of a formerly rent controlled apartment on 2nd street. The tenants had been there since…
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guikazoid
in Construction 11 years and 4 months ago
How many additional stories can I build?
How do I determine how high I can build?
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alfredsutton
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Water heater leaks or shows signs of condensation?
If you are facing the same problem, then First of all, You should turn off the water supply valve, power supply or gas supply to…
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alfredsutton
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Water heater leaks or shows signs of condensation?
If you are facing the same problem, then First of all, You should turn off the water supply valve, power supply or gas supply to…
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ny11231
in Flooring 11 years and 6 months ago
Best brand engineered wood?
Looking for recommendations for brands of engineered wood. Thanks.
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drbrooklyn
in Flooring 11 years and 6 months ago
Engineered Wood
Has anyone installed Somerset Wide plank Engineered wood? Has it help up?
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
oil tank - backyard or front yard?
Where are oil tanks normally located – the front of a house or backyard? Specifically, in Bay Ridge on a block of attached townhouses from…
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mayjune
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
Plumber for New Hot Water Heater?
Hello- I have been looking into purchasing a new hot water heater. Lowes is hot water heater + $500 installation. So I am considering my…
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cbzee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Plumbing follow-up : through the ceiling
Hi again, Thanks to those of you who responded to my post the other day asking about ceiling or floor access to repair bathroom plumbing.…
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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Thermostatic Mixing Valves
Is there a way to add a thermostatic mixing valve outside the shower wall? I’m asking on behalf of an elderly friend living in a…
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greensqbld
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a Steam Heating Guru
Hi there, We have a 4 family building and have been struggling with an unbalanced steam boiler and heating system. I’ve debated trying a few…
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