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helloworld

in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 1 month ago

McQuay PTAC repair or replacement

I have a McQuay PTAC (pdns model with hydronic heat) that is 5+ years old and needs a new compressor.  The few companies that I’ve called…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

bkmashup

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

renovating bathroom -

i want to remodel my master bath that currently has a stand up shower and a bathtub. i want to enlarge the shower and remove…

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gardenchill

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Bergen Bagel

Does anyone have an idea when Bergen Bagel on Washington/Fulton is going to open? It looks close but it has taken a really long time.

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deancollins

in Taxes 13 years and 1 month ago

Fake decking with Trex

Has anyone here had Trex installed on their deck? What do you think of it? how long ago did you have it installed? – http://www.trex.com/plan/products/decking/accents/index.htm We’re thinking…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

elm_bk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?

Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

ivy

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Kitchen Reno - Galley Layout Small Space

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51375e41f19eb-.png Hello, We are purchasing a townhouse with a galley kitchen are a hoping to do some work to open the kitchen area and allow…

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mamalove

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Cutting directly on butcher block countertops?

We’re renovating a kitchen (a whole house, really) and love the idea of putting butcher block on just our island that we could cut directly…

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steveg

in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago

vibrating water pipes / need a plumber

Hey all  –  Looking for a plumber to figure out this problem were having in our 4 story house: Over the last 3 months were…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

deancollins

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago

Eagle Axiom?? Retractable Insect Screens

Anyone ever seen casement windows with insect screens? I came across these retractable screens but you can really tell what they look like etc. -…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

meme2

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago

windows are we and vinyl windows

I have 2 questons any one have an experience with WINDOWS ARE WE?  #2 vinyl windows any thoughts we were quoted for a standard window…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

minasimon

in Roofers 13 years and 1 month ago

Realtor Leon MacKenzie/Unique Homes Realty

Has anyone worked with him before.  He’s very pleasant but we haven’t been able to get a straight answer from him.  Thanks all.

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

cgowner

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Certificate of Occupancy Change

I am looking at a one family brownstone that needs a gut reno. I don’t believe it has a C of O as it was built…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

nalusurf

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago

Any News on 611 Macon St.??

There was a listing for 611 Macon St about 1 month ago, and it made House of the Day as well.  Haven’t seen this listing,…

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RunJoe

in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago

Entry Doors Slam

My entry doors slam like crazy.  Like most brownstones, I have 2 sets of entry doors on the parlor level.  One set has a square…

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gramercymaam

in Radiators 14 years and 3 months ago

Steam radiators and various parts free to good home

Eight (8) **steam** radiator “Danfoss” controls (Honeywell brand), two column radiators and various radiator valves free to good home.  All of these worked when we…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

sophiemc

in Radiators 13 years and 9 months ago

Cast iron steam radiators for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe13971b57d9-.jpg We are renovating our Park Slope brownstone and have 13 cast iron radiators for sale from a steam system. They are in excellent condition…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

cgowner

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Gut Renovation Process

Never having done a gut reno, I am curious about the process. What are the basic steps once you find a brownstone you’re interested in…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

elm_bk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?

Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…

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georgiak

in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago

Do I need to request a home inspection?

I am bidding on an apartment in a 1915 5-story Co-Op building on Eastern Parkway. The apt. is in amazing condition. Do I need a…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

AstralOil

in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago

Escrow shortage

We just got a notice from the bank that our escrow account was short, and in order to put it right it’s going to be…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

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