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ohnjaynb t1_j27g6gq wrote

Reply to comment by allergat0r in A path train to GRO? by allergat0r

It makes sense that the Port Authority would have a contingency for turning the train around at Grove without stopping at Journal Square. Maybe my memory is playing tricks on me but I could swear I've heard of this happening.

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glo46 t1_j27ed03 wrote

I have a 1860s 4 story brownstone and my good ol boiler works like a charm for all 4 stories. It's gas w/ water. That being said, the previous owners dropped the ceiling(the beautiful original crown molding is hidden out of sight) and also put up drywall covering the bricks. So the space to heat up is less.

As for my tenants, only had one complain at around 70° so i just cranked it up

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson OP t1_j27bzke wrote

Exactly so. I imagine the size threshold of where it works to be rather small, but mine are 450' and it works fine, without the complexity of boilers or expensive & finicky direct vent mod-con tankless boilers. Also, doing the direct vent on an attached rowhouse can be pretty difficult.

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Express_Stage9490 t1_j2776r3 wrote

Congrats! Making the reverse move myself :) without a sense of your budget or the size of your dogs (are they small, medium or large?), it’s hard to specifically advise but I can reiterate that Paulus Hook is great. With two dogs, a yard is ideal but there are also a lot of dog friendly buildings in the area and you’re near Van Vorst Park and Morris Canal Park where the dogs have the time of their lives (especially Morris Canal Park). My building, which has a ton of residents with dogs, has a dog run attached to it. Near Hamilton Park is also great (as is Hoboken!). All are also very close to the waterfront, which has some of the best walking routes with gorgeous views of NYC. It’s also mostly clean (especially compared to NYC), close to Manhattan via the path or you can take the ferry if you want to mix it up. Good luck with your move!

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