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notny
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 6 months ago
Great job by Lopopolo Iron Works
This is another very positive review for Lopopolo Iron Works. Joseph Lopopolo and his team built a deck off the parlor floor of our apartment.…
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dumbogirl
in Building Code 12 years and 6 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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happycats
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
Cost To Install A Wood Door With Jamb
Can someone tell me about what it costs approximately for installation of a door and door jamb. I was recently given a quote, after the…
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years and 6 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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brooklynny
in Building Code 12 years and 6 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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stickerhappy
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
Chemical clean and flush steam heating system- useful?
My plumber/heating guy who I really trust suggested I do a chemical clean and flush of the system to help the boiler controls stay clean…
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keal66
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Landmark brownstone doors
Good afternoon everyone, I am hoping that someone can shed some light on this issue I am having. I hired an Architect for a project…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Garden 12 years and 6 months ago
Dying Asters-- Help!
Was hoping some gardening expert here could help me out. I planted these enormous asters in terracotta planters a couple weeks ago, and although I…
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BrookBridges
in Construction 12 years and 6 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 6 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 6 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 11 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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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