March 23, 2017 at 8:51 pm
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Thomas ·
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The electrical systems at 31-81 had been massively updated as part of the 2005 renovation, since then there have been changes in code, updates in technology and better product offerings on the market. 2017 seemed like the right time to update systems and start tying in some of the newly available technology and product into 31-81.
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January 26, 2017 at 3:44 pm
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Thomas ·
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As part of the 2005 building wide renovation, high traffic, stain resistant Berber carpeting was installed in the bedrooms, foyer and on the stairs leading up to Apartment Two at 31-81. Throughout the next few years the carpet was deep cleaned between each family that lived in the apartment, however it never really returned to its original height or spring. In the second half of 2016, we started looking for an upgrade.
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January 16, 2017 at 10:08 am
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Thomas ·
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After more than 10 years of service, the hot water heaters at 31-81 had a good run. As part of the 2016-2017 refresh effort, Ranshaw Plumbing and Heating installed two 40 gallon Bradford White hot water heaters.
Ranshaw Plumbing and Heating is a family owned and operated company with over 50 years of experience. We selected Ranshaw because they are fully licensed and insured and because of the high quality work their team has done at 31-81 since 2013. (Master plumber licenses are held by both Richard Bonelli (001090) and Richard (Richie) Bonelli Jr. (002421))
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February 24, 2014 at 2:25 pm
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Thomas ·
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All three floors (both apartments) are now wired for Off-Air T.V. coming from the newly installed roof mounted T.V. Antenna!
The work was done by Antenna King of Brooklyn, the result is four dozen channels coming through in high definition without interference, static or frozen/pixelated frames.
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December 28, 2011 at 10:12 pm
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Thomas ·
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We discovered eight original wooden corbels that had been hidden under aluminum siding for decades! While the corbels had been partially protected, we were told by a number of people that they could not be salvaged or restored. Since we had eight original samples, each of the Corbel design aspects was measured and digitized in AutoCAD. With the digital design in-hand we contacted more than a half dozen of fabrication mills and provided the file for quoting. Ultimately the eight Corbels were reproduced in white AZEK PVC by Randy Bouma at Whole Sale Millwork in Grand Rapids, MI. 49512. Randy was able to take the CAD drawing and calibrate the tool paths so the finished product would be exact.
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July 10, 2011 at 11:26 am
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Thomas ·
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December 15, 2009 at 9:41 pm
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Thomas ·
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August 24, 2008 at 2:26 pm
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Thomas ·
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One of the wish list items from a former tenant was for something bigger than their umbrella that could block the sun on hot days and cool the terrace. We needed something that fit our criteria:
- Additional Shade preferably for that extended the length of the terrace, a few feet away from the house.
- It must be set up and put away easily and quickly. If it took lots of time to open and close, no one would use it.
- It must be easily stored and take up a minimum amount of space.
- Something with enough height for everyone to walk under, standing straight, not stooped.
- Something that we could leave up for days to help shelter the terrace from the sun’s heat and UV rays.
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June 3, 2007 at 4:25 pm
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Thomas ·
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Original design and installation by Andrew Brooks.
One of the aspects of 31-81 that attracted us as buyers was the non-paved back yard. Considering that urban life is very dense without much greenspace, it was important for us to restore our backyard to something less urban.
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April 1, 2006 at 5:00 pm
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Thomas ·
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The previous owners of 31-81 had started a huge fix and flip renovation effort shortly after acquiring the in 2004. Work that had started in 2004 had stopped in the months leading up to closing. Immediately after taking ownership of the property, we set to work with a licensed/bonded/insured team of professionals comprised of engineers, plumbers, electricians, landscapers and masons to both correct the earlier work and complete the overall project.
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