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evan
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Roof access for three family?
Hi all! We have a 3 story, 3 family townhouse that we’re currently living in as a 2 family (with a garden rental). We’ve recently…
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cdix999
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Wifi recommendations, including outdoors
Hi all. Looking for recommendations for a mesh wifi system that works well in a single-family brownstone across multiple floors. Also looking for ideas on…
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cate
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Cold radiator
One of our radiators is not getting hot. I suspect it’s because the end closest to the hot water pipe is tilted down and the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Solar on a building with a rental unit
Has anyone out there gotten solar panels on a house in which they live but also rent out one of the floors? We want to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is it NYC code to insulate hot water pipes?
My engineer said this once in passing, but I haven’t been able to verify this online, and I can’ t get in touch with him.…
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What to do when architect of record dies
I just learned that the architect of record on our gut renovation died a few days ago. Does anyone know how the DOB deals with…
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Urgently seeking Licensed Master Plumber for gas line inspection
The city is requiring owners of all multi-family properties (more than a 2 family) to bring in a Licensed Master Plumber to inspect the gas…
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Urgently seeking Licensed Master Plumber for gas line inspection
The city is requiring owners of all multi-family properties (more than a 2 family) to bring in a Licensed Master Plumber to inspect the gas…
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ib28
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Clogged kitchen sink - recommendations?
Can anyone recommend a plumber or other service to unclog a kitchen sink? We had Roto Rooter stop by, and their estimate (~$700 or so)…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Carbon monoxide detector inside boiler room?
Does it makes sense to have a carbon monoxide detector inside the boiler room or just outside of the boiler room? There is already one…
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cdix999
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Wifi recommendations, including outdoors
Hi all. Looking for recommendations for a mesh wifi system that works well in a single-family brownstone across multiple floors. Also looking for ideas on…
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slleiter
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Remodel Process
We’re starting to think about remodeling our home (currently a 4 story, 2 family brownstone where each apartment is a duplex – 2 bedrooms rooms…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What to do when architect of record dies
I just learned that the architect of record on our gut renovation died a few days ago. Does anyone know how the DOB deals with…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Threshold for entry door
We have had a couple of marble thresholds crack. It’s possible the marble had a flaw but. I was wondering if another kind of stone…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Carbon monoxide detector inside boiler room?
Does it makes sense to have a carbon monoxide detector inside the boiler room or just outside of the boiler room? There is already one…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Old story, new smell
Why do I smell sewage in my laundry room? The pit is dry and I opened the lid to the check valve there and that…
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Outdoor Lighting Advice
I’m looking to upgrade the lighting on the front of my brick rowhouse. It currently has a cheap wall lantern on the right side of…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Asbestos Inspection
Hey all – What’s the going rate for an asbestos inspection required by the DoB for a two story + basement renovation (and by renovation…
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