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rsj3
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a Plumber
To quote on both repairing oil boiler / installing gas. And a few minor leak patches. Thank you!
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redwagon
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago
Custom doors for under stairs
We are putting storage space under our stairs and need to have custom doors made for the space. Please pass along any recommendations. Thanks
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stickerhappy
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for large storage space for wood material- any suggestions?
I am looking for a decently sized (maybe 500-1000 sq ft) indoor storage space for wood slab materials, basically a whole lot of countertops. They’re…
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bedstuywalla
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Does a 2-family home need a heating unit enclosure?
My home currently has an HPD class B violation for not having a “proper enclosure for the central heating unit, cellar”. However, I’ve combed old…
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HomeSweetstuy
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 2 months ago
I am contemplating building a deck off of the parlor. Does anyone have a rec for good reputable contractor? Tips?
Good experiences?
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sd
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
definitive answer on PEX for drinking water?
So, does anyone have the definitive answer on whether PEX is legal for drinking water in New York City/Brooklyn? Even my inspector cannot determine for…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
boiler inspection an maintenance?
First-time brownstone owner, here: Do I need to schedule a boiler inspection or some kind of maintenance on an annual basis before turning it on…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Extension of extension
We have a two story extension on the back of our house. The upper floor extension is smaller than the bottom and has an adjacent…
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brokedown
in Inspection 13 years and 9 months ago
do I need an asbestos inspector?
Our plumber said we need to get about 20 linear feet of asbestos off the pipes before we can install our new boiler. (The old…
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HouseNut
in Quality of Life 13 years and 9 months ago
Cloth Diaper Thefts --- really?
More of a general complaint than a question: I have had two thefts from the front court area of my brownstone at the Clinton Hill…
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svz
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
Where to find info on developer?
Currently looking at a 2 family constructed in 2008 near the Morgan area of Bushwick. It’s repped by Elliman, but when I inquired about who…
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gowanawana
in Brownstoner 13 years and 9 months ago
"Unexpected work" during a waterproofing project
I am getting my house waterproofed and the contractors working on my place now tell me that the wood behind my house is rotten and…
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zil
in Fire 13 years and 9 months ago
Wood burning fireplace inserts
We are in the process of opening up a fireplace and preparing it to install a wood-burning stove insert, and re-install the original slate mantle.…
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schlotz
in Permits 13 years and 9 months ago
Rehabber permits - cost/type?
Hello – I am currently negotiating a contract to purchase a pre-rehabbed home in brooklyn. The owner/builder is willing to do this above-board (apparently atypical?). …
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cal71
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 9 months ago
Anyone hired Jose Otero?
Does anyone have any experience with Jose Otero/Greater Homes Construction? Just looking to see what you think of him/his work etc. He was recommened by…
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BrooklynButler
in DIY 13 years and 9 months ago
Paint Recycling/Reuse
We just finished repainting our apartment and I bought too much paint. I’ve lived in other cities which have had building-materials co-ops, where people could…
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rsj3
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a Plumber
To quote on both repairing oil boiler / installing gas. And a few minor leak patches. Thank you!
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rsj3
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Surprises in the brick wall
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9e122e20cd3-.jpg Hello! We have just exposed our brick wall and found a couple surprises. Wondering if anyone can help: 1st surprise: This one shouldnt have…
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