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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Recent chimney lining / fireplace re-brick costs?
We are looking at clean out / line / re-brick the opening for a fireplace, as well as reline a boiler chimney. Quote “ball-parked” at…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Local Charities
Our company is going to sponsor two Charities or Foundations this 2023 year and we have decided to stay local so the donation can be…
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angela7606
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Replacing a lead water main?
Hi all, I just bought a house and it has a lead water main. Got one quote from Empire Sewar and Water of $9500-11,000 depending…
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virat100
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Someone Is Dumping Garbage In Front Of Our House! What To Do?
Someone is regularly leaving bags of garbage in front of our house – nearly daily. It’s not a neighbor, it’s someone from somewhere else. Weird…
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eamonnsbest
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Giving away back issues of Old House Journal
Hi all, I have several dozen back issues of Old House Journal I’m looking to give away, mostly from the 80s and 90s. I used…
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dubaivinylflooring
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Repoint Rear Brick Wall
We are in the midst of the large reno and didn’t account for the need to repoint the rear wall of our brownstone. Wondering if…
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jf
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Help with Brick Infill (Noggin) Walls
Hi all! I am currently renovating a row house in Brooklyn and I am wondering if anyone has experience with brick infill “noggin” walls. To…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Help with tenants
Anyone have advice on how to address tenants who are flushing rags down the toilet?it wasn’t just one rag but several. It caused the pipes…
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landlord
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Need a plumber who can generate a bill for a commercial water sub meter
I have a mixed use building. The commercial space on the ground floor has a separate water sub meter. I need someone to read the…
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stevestevens628
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Is there a way to get rid of bed bugs without getting rid of your stuff?
If so how.
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DazednConfused
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Does deregistering from HPD clear old violations?
Pretty much the title. We own a two-family and are occupying one of the units, so afaik we are considered a “private dwelling” and do…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Protecting Yourself from Shoddy Contractors
People who perform shoddy work often do not follow manufacturer’s directions or industry standards. Over the years i have both supervised people who insist on…
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jose3505
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Steam heat rebalancing/troubleshooting
I have a steam heat system in our 4 story building. Our top floor tenant complained that the apartment does not get adequate heat. When…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Where to start when considering buying a "flipped" house in Brooklyn?
Today there will be an open house in Bed Sty. A reader here sent me an inquiry about my services and sent the address of…
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bdz
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Air vents cleaning recommendation needed
We have forced air heating and would like to have the vents cleaned before the season starts. Has anyone used a service recently that they…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Package receiving solution for landmarked district?
I’m sure this is a common question – my search of the forum didn’t yield anything ground breaking though. Just wondering what are the latest…
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kenzdesigns
in Heating and Cooling 8 years ago
Annual maintenance for Mitsubishi mini split system
The company that installed our HVAC system (48k btu Mitsubishi hyper heat, with 4 wall units inside plus one 24k btu concealed ducted unit for…
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santos
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
doors
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jondee
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Replacement glass on patio door
Anyone know where i can find replacement glass for a door? I need the glass to have a u factor rating of .27.
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cinquelee26
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Landmark Window Replacement
I am researching companies to replace landmark windows in Cobble Hill. I have gotten wildly different estimates: WindowFix and NYHistorical Windows around $60,000 and WindowsWeAre…
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