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hasibur.rahman07
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Wall separating gas meters and boilers
If I were to install combi boilers adjacent to my gas and electrical meters… does there need to be concrete block wall between the gas…
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bxsfihbfzndgwkrq
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Vintage moving sale at 562 2nd St this weekend Nov 6th and 7th from 11 AM - 4 PM
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yixvofta
in Doors & Windows 4 years ago
Prewar pocket doors Install?
Looking to replace historic double pocket doors in my prewar 1910 apartment. Need to purchase the pocket doors and have them installed. Please recommend any…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Do you Want my Old Stove?
Circa 1956 Magic Chef. Still works like a charm. Very clean with a warming oven. If you want it and you understand gas stoves, the…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Best flooring for a finished basement?
What flooring is best for a finished basement that occasionally gets some water? I know tile is great but expensive. What other options are there?…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Local Law 152 Update
New York City has officially updated their 2021 Local Law 152 Cycle. https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4920282&GUID=B817C0FF-792C-41E4-9890-997CF952A78C&Options=&Search
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mxqixtdtvzplv
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Selling two brand new bed frames (West Elm & Ikea)
Beds were only used to stage a house sale. Please text me if interested and for photos, we live in Bed-Stuy. 909-789-9248 1) West Elm…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Alternatives to Synlawn?
Hey all, I’ve seen a few recs on here for Synlawn as artificial turf. Just doing my due diligence, but any alternatives others have used…
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Another cellar water investigation
The recent storm exposed another source of leaking in my cellar: the foundation walls inside the old coal chute at the front of my house,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fireplace mantel
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Does new brownstone insulate?
Our new facade was finished in July. My husband swears the house is warmer in this cooling weather than it used to be. I’m not…
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hteismixoo
in Renovation 4 years ago
Replace Old Cast Iron Radiator with Flat Wall Mounted Unit
I am renovating a condo in a pre-war apartment building. I want to replace the old cast iron radiators with modern flat wall mounted units.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cornice
Anyone recently replace their cornice recently? Any recommendations of who to hire to repair or replace? If you have an idea ballpark costs, can you…
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qjwiaruzqstyo
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Climate Saving Retrofit For Brownstone Heat/Hot Water
I have a four-story (plus basement), two-family brownstone in Clinton Hill. I’m looking to replace our hydronic (hot water) boiler and hot water heater with…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Whats needed for fire safety in and around boiler room?
So we have a fire extinguisher just outside the boiler room, a self closing metal door on the boiler room and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors too.…
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nathaniel 123
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Townhouse brokers in NYC
We live in a two family townhouse on the Upper West Side. We are thinking of selling our duplex. Other than Vandenberg and Garfield are…
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michaelcoughlan
in General Discussion 4 years ago
What should this mantel even look like?
I have – I think – a slate (possibly soapstone?) fireplace mantel that the previous owners kindly stripped. Thing is it looks horrible. Weird green…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Critters rummaging in lawn
Recently, we often find our backyard lawn digged up quite extensively in the mornings (see pic). I have reseeded the lawn a few weeks back,…
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