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humboldt
in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago
Heating System
I’m renovating our ground floor 500 sq ft commercial space, which is currently completely raw. I’m looking for a heating system that is cheap to…
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slopegirl
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
we need an architect
someone willing to do things on a budget, not one of these million dollar gut types, though I know it will cost real money. our…
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krankyrocks
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
no gas dryers in bathroom?
I am renovating and we are putting a washing machine and gas dryer in a bathroom. we just had athe plumbing inspection and were told…
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ihenderson
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood Flooring Water Damage
I live in a brownstone that has wood flooring on the ground level. A small section of it just recently started to buckle due to…
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arkachic
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Architect for friend who has flood damage in Neponsit (rockaways)
Hi. I have a friend who had her entire basement flooded and a few feet of her ground floor. She is looking for an architect…
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radgirl
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
Need help: boiler problem, maybe an electrical issue
So, our first fun as new home owners: our boiler isn’t working. It was working when we bought the place a few weeks ago, but…
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ProspectArchitecture
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 11 months ago
Old Joists turned into flooring...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a51844cc176-.jpg I am looking for a buyer for about 1500 sq/ft of 3″x 3/4″ tounge and groove fir flooring that we made from removing all…
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ProspectArchitecture
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 11 months ago
Old Joists turned into flooring...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a51844cc176-.jpg I am looking for a buyer for about 1500 sq/ft of 3″x 3/4″ tounge and groove fir flooring that we made from removing all…
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bbmarket
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 11 months ago
Stair Contractor?
I need a stair contractor for condo combination project. Have had little luck getting any kind of reply – anyone have suggestions here. Also -…
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bigmaq
in Home Entertainment Systems 12 years and 11 months ago
How is FIOS Installed in a Brownstone-type Building?
How is FIOS installed in a 2- or 3-family building? My current setup for Directv has all the cables going to boiler room in the…
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cjeanjot
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for a Baxi boiler specialist for annual inspection
Hi there, I’m looking for a good plumber/boiler specialist to inspect my baxi boiler. It is working fine but I just prefer to have this…
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sshalmiyev
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 11 months ago
Handyman/Painter to get apartment ready for new tenants by December 1st
We have a two bedroom apartment that needs some small drywall patching, painting and other minor repairs. Two sheets of drywall and five gallons of…
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middlewest
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Inspection Finds Leaking Roof?
I am in the process of purchasing a townhouse, and completed a pre-contract inspection which, among other things, found an actively leaking roof. The roof…
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GoodProspect
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 11 months ago
Should I bring in a drain specialist?
We own a 4-family bldg in Prospect Heights. Some of the tenants have been complaining about slow drainage in their bathtubs, bathroom sinks and kitchen…
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hillel
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Humidifier
What is the best humidifier out there? I would need one for my 4 units building that has a large escavated basement. Something not too…
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o
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 11 months ago
Any recommendations on lawyers familiar with settlements with a condo sponsor
We are looking for any recommendation for a Lawyer or Law Firm that can help us recoup funds put into repair problems we had with…
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nancy sullivqn
in Demolition 12 years and 11 months ago
Dumpster use? A few basic questions
Questions about dumpster use… 1\. Any permit needed from NYC? DOB? 2\. Will this tip off the DOB in some way to request an inspection…
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owner12
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Searching for Freestanding "egg" shaped bathtub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a3e0c7d6a01-.jpg Hello all, we’ve all heard stories of people buying new construction and gutting the existing brand new bathrooms and kitchens. We are hoping to…
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