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seyma

in Doors & Windows 6 years and 2 months ago

Are Landlord Installed Phone Intercom Systems Also Audio Monitoring Devices

… and can a tenant really know for sure if it is said that it is not? I have lived here in my NYC apartment…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

dindy

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Abestos and possible oil tank.

Can someone suggest a company to inspect and take care of asbestos and possible oil tank in back yard of property I may purchase. Is…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

sarahbrooklyn

in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 2 months ago

Air-conditioning maintenance

Advice on air-conditioning maintenance. I’d like to take extra care with my central air conditioning units. I am looking into getting regular maintenance. The company…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

miamia2211

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Exterior handrails needed for two family house?

Are exterior handrails needed for a concrete staircase with four risers leading to the side of the house? It is about 28” high. There is…

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ps158

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Is it legal to dig out hatch & create egress/stairs into 100% below grade cellar

Does anyone know the absolute answer to this – is it legal to dig out the hatch in front of a house and install stairs…

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mattieweiser1

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

New tiled standup shower leaking

Hi all, my contractor installed a tiled standup shower a few weeks ago and we just started using it after the shower door was installed.…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Fence & Property Lines

Hello- My neighbor just finished a three long renovation including a huge bump out in the back. I need to add a new fence on…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

megannyc

in Doors & Windows 6 years and 2 months ago

Replacing Sliding Glass Patio Door

Can anyone recommend someone to replace a sliding glass patio door and a rear window?

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lkrshacmzcy

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

National Grid Integrity Management Program

I wanted to share this here. We have officially began seeing the notices and inspections in the neighborhood where one of our facilities is located…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

jen-kg

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Free radiators

We have 8 or so radiators of varying sizes that we’re taking out for a renovation in south slope. Anyone interested please send your email.…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Where to sell used Burnham Independence model IN6 boiler

I have a less than 7 year old Burnham Independence model IN6 gas-fired steam boiler in very good shape that I don’t need any more.…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Seeking FIOS Install Tips and Timing

We’re planning on getting FIOS in our house that is currently being renovated (it’s available, we’ve confirmed). We have wired some of the rooms for…

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brassman

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Architect Recco - Narrowish townhome

Hi there! We are in the process of closing on a wood frame townhouse that will measure 16.67 x 40. We will live in the…

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namahs

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Fallen tree branch on sidewalk disposal

After last night rainstorm, there is a decent size tree branch that fell right in front of my house, on the sidewalk. Its about 5-6…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

arnaudg

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

VC 20 nonsense / Sprinkler pressure Help needed

Hello, To satisfy VC20 inspection for FDNY, the pressure at the highest point of the sprinkler system should be at 15psi. As of today my…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

cate

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Roof Flashing

We had a new roof layer put on about six years ago. We loved our roofer but they retired. Now we are getting leaks around…

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david-lewis

in Doors & Windows 7 years and 8 months ago

Vestibule removal

Hi, I’m sure this topic has been discussed time and again. Any advice on pros and cons of removing the second set of doors (vestibule)…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

upsediqyylt

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

Looking for bluestone!

Took up concrete in my backyard and found a few pieces of bluestone underneath. Looking for more If anyone has ideas. Thank you!!

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

suto2

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

Electric Dryer Venting

We failed the gas inspection and have to redo a ton of gas pipes in the house (another thread for another time but it was…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

rental unit on ground floor of two family row house--how to share backyard?

We’re planning to live in the top two floors of our three-story row house and rent out the first floor. We will have a back…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

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