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laurenpacker123
in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 10 months ago
Plumbing Supply Showroom?
Does anyone have a plumbing fixture showroom they really like? For kitchen and bathrooms. I know I can order everything online, but I want a…
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tincansnstring
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for someone who does aluminum window flashing?
We have 14 windows that need the final black aluminum flashing installed with caulking. This is someone who would come out with a break and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Enclosing coal chute
Like most townhouses in Brooklyn, I’ve got a coal chute in the front of my building that goes to the cellar. I’ve got a metal…
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namahs
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Con Edison cones blocking residential parking
Last week, Con Edison placed cones outside the block of my house. It is blocking 4 residential parking spots. The 5th being a van that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Question: Closing a Work Permit
We completed a renovation in our coop unit a few months ago and the Board of Directors wants proof that the work permit has been…
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stevennn
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Sidewalk: property line question
According to my property survey my property line (on the street side) runs 10 feet from my building (down the middle of the sidewalk). Does…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
induction range
I am thinking of using an induction range rather than gas in the house we are renovating, but I have never used one. Does anyone…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Portable dishwashers
Anyone have experience with portable dishwashers and/or letting a tenant obtain and use one? Our tenant is asking if they can get one. The apartment…
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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Roof Inspector
Anyone know of a roof inspector who can inspect, analyze, and report on a new roofing job? I need someone who has no skin in…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
HVAC repair
Hi All, I have two AC zones that are leaking – one has a large fast leak and the other has a much slower one.…
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elisklar129
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Oil Boiler Cleaner Recommendation?
Can anyone recommend an individual or company that vacuums oil boilers? Thank you.
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Any roofer recommendations for Manhattan?
Looking for a reasonable priced roofer in the city, do you guys have any suggestions? thank you for your time.
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pearlstoh
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credits - Residential
Has anyone recently applied for and received the NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credit for a residential home in a Landmark District?I’m in the Central Harlem…
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Tar on Brick Exterior
Hello! We just had a home inspection on a house which we have an accepted offer. The inspector expressed deep concern with the back exterior…
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eamonnsbest
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Electrician rec to install ceiling fan with plaster medallion
Hi all, Thanks in advance to the Brownstoners who provide excellect advice for preserving our historical homes in BK! I have a home I have…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Why was the thread “ Starting from scratch – Best Heating System?” closed?
Wanted to add that we have cork and tile floors over hydronic radiant and I absolutely love it. Also – the lack of radiators or…
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dushonjulia
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Bedbug signs
Hi, please someone help me. It is been almost 4 weeks that I am seeing kinds of blood stains on sheets, clothes, etc, my husband…
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pearlstoh
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Heated Below Grade Stoop Entrance
Has anyone installed heat tracing in a below grade front stoop entrance area? I’m about to undertake a full facade restoration and am considering heat…
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