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ellenbkeane
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Gutter overflows on heavy rain
My gutter is clean, but every time it rains very hard it overflows. I suspect that the downspout needs to be snaked. Has anyone else…
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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
BILCO ROOF HATCH
Anyone know where I can find the model/serial number on a bilco hatch?
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true
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Why do I need a buyer's agent?
2-3% is a lot to give up and I need a lawyer in NYC regardless. I know the headache I’m getting into with renovations. So,…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Colonial: National Council of Acoustical Consultants
they closed the discussion on your post regarding sound transfer. this organization has a website that includes a directory. they also have a really good…
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smoochas
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Donate/recycle fridge - with pickup!
Hello! Does anyone know a place where we can donate (or recycle) and old full sized fridge? It is in working condition, but it’s older.…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Replacing my oil boiler?
Hi. My oil boiler is great – I’ve got steam radiators – but of course oil prices are going up and wondering what practical alternatives…
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Sherita
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Starting from scratch - Best Heating System?
We are about to embark on a gut reno of a 4 story brownstone that is in estate sale condition. All the mechanics need to…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Sound proof fence
Can anyone share recommendations on what material to use to sound proof a fence or a company that specialize in sound proof fences. We are…
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maynarddonita
in Exteriors 4 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning oil from brownstone
I recently had bird suet (fat-based) melt onto my brownstone windowsill and the stain is not budging. Any suggestions? Has anyone had success getting stains…
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ejalbk
in Plumbing 4 years and 10 months ago
Gas Line Hangers?
Our building had a LL152 inspection done and the result is that we need lots of code compliant pipe hangers installed. Can anyone recommend a…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Free Bricks, Tiles, Sand Cement and Grout
We have a few extra items from a project. They are free. Come and get it — all or some. Sorry we cannot deliver, no…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Wood Preservative for indoors
Would you happen to have advice about what to use on stair treads. Our house is 115 years old, and the staircase is sound but…
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VERY IMPORTANT NYC TAX COMMISSION HEARING COMING UP!
Do you remember being gobsmacked with NYC Local Law 152 for gas line inspections? Remember the confusion and frustration about that potential $10,000 fine? Remember…
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Water for backyard
Hi everyone, we’d like to install an outdoor faucet for the backyard. Does anyone know who we need to hire to run the pipes and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plumbing Engineer and Building Codes for sewer pipe to city sewer line
Last summer, my first floor condo had major flooding in the basement. I think the root cause of the flooding was that a tropical storm…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
OK, Give Me Your Top 3
For those who have done gut renovations on townhouses in Brooklyn I want to hear the *top three learnings* you have from the experience. Yes,…
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jose3505
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Mulitfamily building rules
Hello hive – I am considering purchasing a 6-family house. What is the best source to figure out the various DOB rules/inspections (gas lines, sprinklers,…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
no water in the house, but can feel water sloshing when walking on roof
recently had a nice roof put on. in the interim my neighboring house has had an addition put on. i noticed water is getting under…
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