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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Anyone been through the Con Edison energy efficiency gas -----> electric heat r
ebate program? I’m trying to navigate this, but Con Edison will not provide transparent information about how the rebate (up to 15k) is actually calculated.…
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gadsonnellie16
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for home inspector
My wife and I are first-time home buyers looking for home inspector recommendations that others have received high quality reports. Appreciate any suggestions…thank you.
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dindy
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Ceramic bas relief over fireplace
Does anyone know anything about this ceramic bas relief.. It is over a nonfunctioning fireplace , in an awkward location that will probably be removed…
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evan
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Best salvage spots in NYC?
Hey all! Looking to restore some of the door and window trim in our Romanesque Revival townhouse in bed stuy. Can anyone recommend salvage spots…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Certificate of occupancy
What does it mean if a house does not have a certificate of occupancy attached to it? Does it mean that if the house is…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Certificate of occupancy
What does it mean if a house does not have a certificate of occupancy attached to it? Does it mean that if the house is…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
New Contractor
Hi, we’re doing a large renovation on a landmarked brooklyn townhouse. Does anyone know a contractor they would recommend for the project? We are looking…
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breslin400
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Licensed electrician to install Tekmar 279 Steam Control in Manhattan Co-op
I have a new Tekmar 279 Steam Control that I need installed in my co-op building. It is replacing a Heat Timer unit that is…
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fitta
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for Interior Designer for Relatively Small Home Office Project
So, adventures in bad timing: In 2019, I redid my living room and since I wasn’t using my home office set up, I got rid…
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rachel
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
National grid
Howdy. Recently closed on a single family in sunset. I was receiving estimated readings since I moved in June. They mentioned on the phone that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving in before work is finished?
We are renting an apartment near the house we are renovating; lease is up at the end of April and the renovations won’t be finished…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving in before work is finished?
We are renting an apartment near the house we are renovating; lease is up at the end of April and the renovations won’t be finished…
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chipito
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor's pipe burst...
So our neighbor’s pipe burst last weekend. They weren’t around and we didn’t notice the water in our cellar till it had been there for…
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chipito
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor's pipe burst...
So our neighbor’s pipe burst last weekend. They weren’t around and we didn’t notice the water in our cellar till it had been there for…
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kevrob
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
One place to find all the signs and notices I need?
Hi All — It seems like every year there’s a new sign I need to post or a new notice to deliver and I invariably…
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breslin400
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Licensed electrician to install Tekmar 279 Steam Control in Manhattan Co-op
I have a new Tekmar 279 Steam Control that I need installed in my co-op building. It is replacing a Heat Timer unit that is…
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Scot
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Adding an internal staircase
Hi, Looking for any experience/recommendations and rough cost to put in an additional internal staircase in a townhouse. Looking to split the upper level into…
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deviatar
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Constant high-pitched noise in Prospect Heights
My neighbors and I have been hearing this awful high-pitched noise the last few weeks through all of North Prospect Heights. It seems to be…
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