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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Gas line pipe installer
Happy New Year everyone! Looking for vendor recommendations. I need to replace gas line pipes for stove gas and furnace gas from a 3rd floor…
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ndupart
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
When your GC leaves the job before finishing...
Completion but our GC wants to remove himself from the project and associated permits even though we have been more than patient and supportive. I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
lawyer to advise on 2-family to Condo conversion
Can anyone recommend a lawyer to advise on the costs of converting a two family to two condos? I currently am the owner of a…
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Jasperrose11
in About Brooklyn 5 years and 10 months ago
Decorative Painters, Suggestions Needed
My 1930s co-op building is doing a lobby renovation and we are looking for suggestions on New York area decorative painters. The building, although not…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
drain pipe
The drain pipe from the roof of my brownstone fell down and needs to be replaced. Suggestions on who to call?
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katerina
in Plumbing 5 years and 10 months ago
Different type of vent for steam heat riser pipe?
After having some additional vents added to our single-pipe steam system last spring (to compensate for an oversized boiler installation several years ago), my building…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
radiator replacement
recs for person who will replace radiator
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graph26
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Do I need a Structural Engineer or Architect?
I am about to buy a brownstone that needs some structure changes ( add additional kitchen and bathroom). I am a designer and I have…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
landlord listing own rental by self vs broker
I am thinking about listing a rental unit in my property by myself but it seems that i am unable to post to Zillow without…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plumber recommendation for Lochinvar boiler
Can someone recommend a plumber with experience with Lochinvar boilers. The Lochinvar boiler is making more noise than usual. What type of maintenance is required…
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Fort_Green_p_nut
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Structural Engineer reco?
Our newly purchased brownstone is saggy on the top floor around the general area of the staircase. I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but…
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carmenf
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Legality of woodburning fireplace in poor condition
We are (hopefully!) restoring one of the 6 fireplaces in our house to it’s original wood-burning status. It needs repair and relining (also needs to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Are ventilation shafts in row houses legally required?
I’ve found this note regarding the reasoning of the shafts, but wondering if they are still legally required, perhaps for some fire related code. “…
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injuixegfd
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a door part
I am looking for a door floor strike plate. The door is over 100 years old. The rod that comes down the door is rectangle…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Boiler room 2 family house code
Hi, I have 2 family house in crown heights, Now I have a gas furnace and gas heater in the basement. The basement have small…
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rene
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
For Sale: cast iron fireplace front 30.5 x 30.5
As per title, cast iron fireplace front/heating unit. 30.5 x 30.5 dimensions. Not exactly sure what it originally did/how it works – but as per…
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katerina
in Plumbing 5 years and 10 months ago
Two vents on one radiator - a t-fitting?
A plumber (who now is unfortunately not returning my calls) suggested we balance our building’s system by having two vents on certain radiators (on the…
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katerina
in Plumbing 5 years and 10 months ago
Two vents on one radiator - a t-fitting?
A plumber (who now is unfortunately not returning my calls) suggested we balance our building’s system by having two vents on certain radiators (on the…
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