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dovee
in Inspection 13 years and 8 months ago
SRO Boiler Inspection Help!
We are having our boiler inspection in 3 days and want to be as prepared as possible. Can anyone help me with general building codes…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago
Has anyone worked with M. Hoque Gen Construction Co.?
A had someone from M. Hoque Gen Construction Co give me an estimate on waterproofing my cellar. I really liked the 3 options he presented…
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gretschgirl
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
building code for insulation?
I’ve looked high and low for info about NYC building code for insulation. Is there a place this can be found online? Anyone…
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sunspot19
in Alarm 13 years and 8 months ago
Home Alarm System - switching to ADT or another option
When I renovated I used an independent person to do our installation of a honeywell based alarm system. For one year I had a contract…
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sunspot19
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
Insurance - replacement value and price per square foot
So I am quite confused. I have seen lots of posts about setting your insurance based on replacement value and that different firms will come…
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realestate
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Jeld-Wen windows - quality?
Anyone have these in their home? We’re putting them in a gut-reno’ed attached small (16.5′, 3 story) brownstone. We chose the kind that are wood-clad…
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Cornelia
in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months ago
Roosting Pigeons
I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice. Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…
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twiessmann
in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago
Vendor Warning: Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing
I just wanted to warn people away from using Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing (who are, unfortunately, a listed vendor on this site). Not only do…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Reliable lead paint testing?
How reliable are those kits you get at Home Depot to test for lead paint? I have some paint chips from a ceiling and also…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
mold remediation?
we had a few leaks from the hurricane. we know there is some moisture in the walls still. can someone recommend a good entity to…
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callalily
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
Source for old-fashioned slotted screws?
Anyone know an old hardware store in Brooklyn or other local source for slotted screws? I’m looking for regular small slotted wood screws to install…
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ppwest
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 8 months ago
investment property
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e777e4eaa1ab-processed-httpshortsaledailynewscomwp-contentuploads200911investmentpropertyjpg.jpg I know it is hard to give advice without knowing details, but I would really appreciate you old-timers giving me some fatherly/motherly advice. I…
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greencat
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 8 months ago
To sell or not to sell?
Hi Brownstoners, We bought a 4 family townhouse in bed-stuy, on Jefferson avenue and tompkins., about 5 years ago. We paid 625k for it. We…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Structural and Mechanical Engineers
Hello, I am looking for a reputable structural and mechanical engineer for my renovation and addition to my property. If that is you or if…
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200line
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 8 months ago
National Grid approved insulating contractors
Does anyone have recomendations from the following list of contractors to insulate our roof (these seem to be the only contractors approved by national grid…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Structural and Mechanical Engineers
Hello, I am looking for a reputable structural and mechanical engineer for my renovation and addition to my property. If that is you or if…
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BobMarvin
in Antiques 13 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations for Mechanical Watch Repairs?
Not house related, but I’m hoping that some people I who like old houses also (like me) like old wrist watches. I have a late…
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