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mpcmpc
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Green demolition services needed.
Can anyone reccomend a dumping location or a pickup service for an ecologically friendly demolition? Our home is in Greenpoint Brooklyn. My architect redid his…
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stuyheights
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Expidator Question
Expidator Question If a home I am interested in purchasing had plans approved in 2006, expired in 2007, and the job was never completed, what…
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Townie
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Vigo Glass shower enclosures
Looking for any information concerning Vigo glass shower enclosures especially the round corner units with sliding doors. This is for a very small house with…
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jarnow4
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Oil to gas questions
Hi all, We are in a 4 story attached brownstone in Prospect Heights –and oil bills are quite high. The boiler is recent and heat…
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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Insulation: Foam vs. Traditional
My laundry room is a glorified shed with no insulation. We just had to repair the water and radiator pipes out there due to the…
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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Center Beam in Basement
We bought an attached house knowing the 40′ beam in the basement was twisting. The inspector said we should replace it within five years, and…
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katarusa
in Brownstoner 12 years and 2 months ago
Seeking wallpaper installation references
I am looking to put up wallpaper on few focal points in my house. I need an affordable but very reputable proffesional.
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tinlady
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
In Search of Entry Doors for PLG Limestone
I’m looking for classic entry way doors. Size is 24′ wide and 84 inches high for each door. Would LOVE something with egg and dart…
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jjq
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
Staircase Rebuild
Looking for Bill at Circular Stairs contact info– also other recommendations on people/firms that could rebuild or rehab a flight of creeky wooden stairs in…
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nintzk86
in Taxes 12 years and 2 months ago
Will Oil to Gas Conversion and New Boiler Effect Property Tax Assessment?
I am planning on converting from oil to gas and changing my boiler, which will also require relining the chimney. I am estimating the cost…
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coffeecup
in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago
Flooring person - highest recommendation
Writing to unconditionally recommend Carlos Salazar and his uncle, Juan. They recently completely rehabilitated a 1600 sq ft, 100 year old floor in my Harlem…
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slackjaw
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Architect fee for renovation of a townhouse
I am restoring an old and very beaten-up townhouse. It will require all the usual things: new roof, new boilers, new electric & plumbing systems,…
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nyflicka
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 2 months ago
Real estate attorney recommendations for Dutchess County?
If anyone has a good attorney to handle a purchase in the Dutchess County area, it’d be most appreciated! Thanks.
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tinlady
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC Reccos for Minisplity
My PLG limestone has no heat in the back. (Yes, the inspector missed this) Any reccos for HVAC guys who do minisplits? Thanks
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rdc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC for small commercial space
Hi, I am trying to figure out the approx HVAC cost for purchase and installation for a space I am looking at. It is two…
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rdc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC for small commercial space
Hi, I am trying to figure out the approx HVAC cost for purchase and installation for a space I am looking at. It is two…
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tinlady
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC Reccos for Minisplity
My PLG limestone has no heat in the back. (Yes, the inspector missed this) Any reccos for HVAC guys who do minisplits? Thanks
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bartonlewis
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
Glass for Parlor Vestibule Door
I’ve found a parlor vestibule door for my house, but it needs new glass. It’s a big single door, 9 ft. x 3 ft with…
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