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Can I put a grill on my terrace? What about a fireplace?
WHAT ARE THE FIRE CODE BASICS FOR GRILLS, BARBECUES, AND FIREPLACES ON TERRACES? The NYC Fire Code regulates all flames, fireplaces, grills, and barbecues in all boroughs, even in private dwellings and non-apartment homes (this includes townhouses and freestanding homes)....
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Top Tips for Buying and Managing Your First Investment Property
Investing in a rental property is one of the best ways to create passive income, but it takes some research and know-how to really get the best bang for your buck. If you're interested in purchasing your first investment property,...
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A Brief History of Terraces
New York has (in our humble opinion) some of the best terraces in the world, but the city was *very* late to the terrace game—by multiple millennia! While people around the world have been building and using terraces for the...
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Insurance and liability For Terraces
Ground hog day has just passed, and it appears that that a few more weeks of winter are still upon us! Don’t get distracted by this! Six weeks goes very quickly, and the spring will be upon us before you know...
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Blank Slate to Brooklyn Oasis: Creating a Beautiful, Family-Friendly Roof Terrace
We first found landscape designer Dima Rumiantcev’s work on Instagram (@dimastery), where he posts enticing snapshots of his projects around Brooklyn and Manhattan. Dima’s work with his Dimastery team is beautiful, functional, and low-maintenance—he strongly believes in creating outdoor spaces that are...
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Rough Roof to Refined Terrace: Designer David Nosanchuk on Creating a Livable Space
A few months ago, our team had the opportunity to tour a remarkable terrace space custom-created in NoMad by NYC-based designer (and friend of TTE) David Nosanchuk. This terrace was one of the most thoughtfully-designed outdoor spaces we’ve seen in the...
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How to Winterize An Outdoor Terrace in NYC
If you live in New York City, winterizing a home should be no stranger to you. But for some, it's easy to forget about the essentials when there's not much damage year after year. Still, neglecting the basics – or outright...
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Helpful Hints to Protect Your Terrace
Private outdoor space in New York City is a scarce commodity; the ability to step from your apartment outside onto a terrace that isn’t shared with your neighbors is a luxury.  However, we all know outdoor space means specialized maintenance....
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