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window colors
For our (not landmarked) gut renovation of a brick townhouse in Greenpoint, we will be getting Ikon tilt-and-turn windows for the front and for the…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Backyard Tree Pruning +/ Removal
We are looking to have a large tree (approx 40′) either heavily pruned or removed entirely. We are in row house so only access is…
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Fire Escape Repair - Do I need a permit?
We are painting and repairing a few broken steps on our fire escape (8 family, 4 story home). No welding is involved. Do we need…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Gas bill is out of control
Hi all – I nearly lost my mind with my sky high gas bill this month. I called National Grid who told me I’m using…
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igorbalmeida
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Wifi Oil Gauge
I was wondering if anyone has a wifi oil gauge on their boiler. My oil company put one in recently and now I don’t have…
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igorbalmeida
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Wifi Oil Gauge
I was wondering if anyone has a wifi oil gauge on their boiler. My oil company put one in recently and now I don’t have…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Backyard Tree Pruning +/ Removal
We are looking to have a large tree (approx 40′) either heavily pruned or removed entirely. We are in row house so only access is…
0
Augustiner
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Understanding the ConEd bill: Demand Delivery
Is it possible that the ConEd charge labeled ‘Demand Delivery’ (which is 40% of my total bill) is not an actual consumption charge, but an…
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Fire Escape Repair - Do I need a permit?
We are painting and repairing a few broken steps on our fire escape (8 family, 4 story home). No welding is involved. Do we need…
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jw9976
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Architect and Expeditor recommendations
Hello there. I am looking for a brownstone house in Brooklyn to possibly expand the house backward and/or upward. Do you know which neighborhood would…
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jw9976
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Architect and Expeditor recommendations
Hello there. I am looking for a brownstone house in Brooklyn to possibly expand the house backward and/or upward. Do you know which neighborhood would…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Anyone want to play What the Hell Is This? (Under- Stoop edition)
Some kind of crazy insect action? “Leak”? I feel like it happened overnight, but realistically I know that’s not likely. I haven’t slept a wink…
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braden.andrews
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Shutter restoration
Can anyone recommend someone to restore brownstone shutters? I am in NJ, but can deliver them to someone’s workshop if needed.
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cobblehillhome
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Curtain rod for bay window
I have an awkward bay window and need a custom curtain rod. My two windows on the side are not standard and too narrow for…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Anyone want to play What the Hell Is This? (Under- Stoop edition)
Some kind of crazy insect action? “Leak”? I feel like it happened overnight, but realistically I know that’s not likely. I haven’t slept a wink…
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lindaaponte
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Window Installation - Is anyone happy with who they used?
We are re-doing the facade of our home and will likely replace the windows (perhaps Marvin windows). I have searched this site for suggestions for…
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DazednConfused
in Renovation 3 years and 5 months ago
Expeditor fees for an alt-1 and ADA bathroom requirements for a 2-family
Hi everyone, we just bought our first home recently: a 4-story in Bed-Stuy. I _thought_ I was being smart in getting a place with an…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Gas bill is out of control
Hi all – I nearly lost my mind with my sky high gas bill this month. I called National Grid who told me I’m using…
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