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cottageonlex
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Need an Electrician
Hi Brownstoners – Does anyone have an electrician they love for small jobs? I have a few things that need attention. Thanks all!
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donna.fahlgren56
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Scaffolding Rental
I’m looking for recommendations for reasonably priced scaffolding rental for one month. Please send names and contact info for any companies that you had a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
code requirements for skylights
Does anyone have advice for finding out code requirements for skylights in a flat roof, single-family house? I have seen references to noncombustible frame and…
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desert-island
in Exteriors 4 years and 5 months ago
Upkeep for Iron Railings (with a Bit of Rust)
The iron railings on our stoop were redone about five years ago. Overall they’re still in good shape, but in some areas we’ve seen paint…
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laurenpacker123
in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 5 months ago
Plumbing Supply Showroom?
Does anyone have a plumbing fixture showroom they really like? For kitchen and bathrooms. I know I can order everything online, but I want a…
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tincansnstring
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Recommendations for someone who does aluminum window flashing?
We have 14 windows that need the final black aluminum flashing installed with caulking. This is someone who would come out with a break and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Enclosing coal chute
Like most townhouses in Brooklyn, I’ve got a coal chute in the front of my building that goes to the cellar. I’ve got a metal…
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namahs
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Con Edison cones blocking residential parking
Last week, Con Edison placed cones outside the block of my house. It is blocking 4 residential parking spots. The 5th being a van that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Question: Closing a Work Permit
We completed a renovation in our coop unit a few months ago and the Board of Directors wants proof that the work permit has been…
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stevennn
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Sidewalk: property line question
According to my property survey my property line (on the street side) runs 10 feet from my building (down the middle of the sidewalk). Does…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
induction range
I am thinking of using an induction range rather than gas in the house we are renovating, but I have never used one. Does anyone…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Portable dishwashers
Anyone have experience with portable dishwashers and/or letting a tenant obtain and use one? Our tenant is asking if they can get one. The apartment…
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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Roof Inspector
Anyone know of a roof inspector who can inspect, analyze, and report on a new roofing job? I need someone who has no skin in…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
HVAC repair
Hi All, I have two AC zones that are leaking – one has a large fast leak and the other has a much slower one.…
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elisklar129
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Oil Boiler Cleaner Recommendation?
Can anyone recommend an individual or company that vacuums oil boilers? Thank you.
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Any roofer recommendations for Manhattan?
Looking for a reasonable priced roofer in the city, do you guys have any suggestions? thank you for your time.
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pearlstoh
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credits - Residential
Has anyone recently applied for and received the NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credit for a residential home in a Landmark District?I’m in the Central Harlem…
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Tar on Brick Exterior
Hello! We just had a home inspection on a house which we have an accepted offer. The inspector expressed deep concern with the back exterior…
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