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poise
in Plumbing 8 years and 6 months ago
removing a cast iron drain clog
A cast iron pipe runs down the back of my rear extension. It’s about 10 ft. high. The pipe appears to be clogged, as water…
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oliver_nyc
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 6 months ago
ductless HVAC
hi – i know a while back a user @firstslope noted they had been happy with a new ductless install (also used as primary heat).…
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rwood
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
How to insulate this area of basement, pics in post.
This is a basement, above ground, subfloor. We always have air coming up on the baseboards front house wall. I’m wondering what type of insulation…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Plumber sign off
Hi all! Does anyone know just how important it is to have a plumbing sign off after a gut renovation? I’ve heard it’s necessary at…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
contractor
Hi, we welcome any advice for a solid, trustworthy contractor to take on a couple of jobs – fixing up stairwell going from ground floor…
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jjq
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Cutting Holes in Lath & Plaster Ceiling
Howdie- I need to cut several 18″x8″ rectangular holes (for AC registers) in my brownstones 100 year old lath and plaster ceiling. From experience from…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Electrical upgrades necessary when filing an Alt-1?
We are unfortunately applying for an Alt-1 to legalize an extension and build a deck. This has already been a nightmare and we haven’t even…
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igor.vishnevetsky
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
How to contest a Con Ed Gas Meter
Bills are about 2x expected, multifamily bldg, gas steam boiler & Hot Water Question specifically is hot to contest. I’ve checked bills, checked bldg operation,…
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EJR
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Brownstone Entry Door Color
Hi folks, I’m in the middle of a project to replace my entry doors with reproductions of the originals. I need to choose a stain…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Plumber sign off
Hi all! Does anyone know just how important it is to have a plumbing sign off after a gut renovation? I’ve heard it’s necessary at…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
ConEd meter location
I found out that I need to replace my main breaker panel because they are Federal Pacific. Also the main service pan box is all…
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freckles1
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Hardie Installer recommendation
Looking for recommendations from individuals who have had Hardie Board siding installed on their home.
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
GREAT and FLEXIBLE wall unit
Floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit. Total dimensions are 14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in. d. They are three separate units, and…
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
GREAT and FLEXIBLE wall unit
Floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit. Total dimensions are 14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in. d. They are three separate units, and…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone facade renovation referral
I know this has been brought up several times over the years but some people have gone out and some people have gotten old. Other…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Sauna in cellar
Anybody have a sauna in their cellar? What kind and where exactly did it go? In conjunction with a bathroom? How was it laid out?…
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Scott
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Apartment Losing Holder of Unsold Shares Status
My building has an issue with our sponsors. In general, they refuse to sell, but most recently we are trying to determine if two apartments…
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Scott
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Apartment Losing Holder of Unsold Shares Status
My building has an issue with our sponsors. In general, they refuse to sell, but most recently we are trying to determine if two apartments…
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