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deva
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Local Law 152 Gas Inspection
I got a mailing from a random plumbing company that they would do a gas inspection for $599 to comply with local law 152 gas…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Seasonal Boiler Maintenance Services (Yes. I know it's August)
Even though it is August, it seems most people took the covid-safe route of not having someone in to service their boiler and water heater…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Electrician
Anyone recommend someone? Looking to have four high hat lights put in and one light box moved.
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huymmink
in Renovation 4 years and 8 months ago
Finish Carpenter
Hello! My husband and I are restoring a landmark home in the Bronx and would love to hear any first hand recommendations for a finish…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Seeking an affordable flooring installer, plumber and licensed electrician
I am living in a rental and the management just won’t take care of any of my requests because they are working hard to get…
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jose3505
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Local law 31 & lead testing
So, I am mulling over the pros and cons of XRF testing for lead now vs. waiting for five years in light of local law…
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sharon121
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Sale of Air Rights
I own a 2 family frame in North Brooklyn (3 stories; 16.67 wide by 40 deep on 2 floors and 16.67 by 50 deep on…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Samsung washer and dryer for sale
Hi, I’m selling a samsung washing machine and samsung gas dryer. We no longer have use for them due downsizing with a smaller model after…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Samsung washer and dryer for sale
Hi, I’m selling a samsung washing machine and samsung gas dryer. We no longer have use for them due downsizing with a smaller model after…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Seeking an affordable flooring installer, plumber and licensed electrician
I am living in a rental and the management just won’t take care of any of my requests because they are working hard to get…
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garysinger
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone wooden moldings and mirrors and sinks
Hi: I’m renovating and have a good deal of honey colored wooden moldings and mirrors. And two marble sinks. Can anyone recommend how I might…
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wshlet
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 6 months ago
Dumpster Rental / Labor for Cleanout
Hi, I’m thisclose to closing on my house and have been informed the seller has not emptied out his basement as originally planned/agreed to. I’ve…
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pzcnglanqpve
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 8 months ago
What To Do With My Vintage Brownstone Doors
I have 6 doors in my brownstone basement that I don’t need anymore (3 pictured here). Do folks here have any interest in them, or…
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olnqydhyugz
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Bird Spikes
Pigeons have begun to roost on the one spot on my cornice with no spikes. This is above the 2nd floor windows so it might…
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unlimited budget
I have the rare opportunity to work on a “green” heating and cooling system with an unlimited budget… three chillers (water and glycol) for cooling…
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Fire extinguishers in gut renovation
Our contractor has said we should get fire extinguishers for each floor, for use in a gut renovation. Is it normal for the homeowner to…
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macushla
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
looking for a pocket door
Hi we are looking for a pocket door for our greenpoint house, ideally 40 x 80 with five panels (the house has a five panel…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Licensed Architect Recommendations in NYC
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced and responsive architect or engineer for a DOB filing? Thank you for your time.
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