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ebeniste

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago

Steam Radiator flush - plumber recommendation?

We’re looking to have our steam radiators flushed. There are eight radiators split between three floors. Can anyone recommend a plumber, HVAC, or radiator specialist…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago

auto mechanic

Hi: I have a Toyota matrix wagon; does anyone know of a good mechanic in Brooklyn other than Toyota to fix and maintain my car;…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

scarimbolo2000

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago

Basic home renovation questions

Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

brooklyn72

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago

Facade Repairs

We plan to get our façade repaired starting in the spring 2016; would like to start interviewing contractors soon. If anyone can provide us a…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

workisfun

in Landlord 10 years and 3 months ago

guide for tenant installing window a/c?

hi landlords, my tenant installed a window a/c unit on the top floor rental. we are very sensitive about the safety and unavoidable damage to…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

scarimbolo2000

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago

Basic home renovation questions

Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…

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terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago

auto mechanic

Hi: I have a Toyota matrix wagon; does anyone know of a good mechanic in Brooklyn other than Toyota to fix and maintain my car;…

0

midwoodflyer

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

AV, network, home theatre installer recommendations

Good mornin’ I am renovating a bk townhouse and am looking for any suggestions or reccomendations of people to design and setup a wifi network,…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

bedstuyreno

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Upgrading Skylights

I have three sky lights in the top unit of my brownstone. Currently, the skylights are the kind that can’t open. I want to upgrade…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

wiley

in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago

What's eating my plants?

Hi All – Curious if anyone has any thoughts as to what is eating the leaves of most of my plants. They eat in a…

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spicygreencurry

in Landlord 10 years and 3 months ago

tenant keeps breaking washing machine

our tenant has broken the pump in the washing machine in the unit 2x in the past 4 months. the cost of repair is $250…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

karenanne9

in Electricians 10 years and 3 months ago

Dimmable LED recessed lights

So I did a dumb thing in my renovation and installed CREE new housing recessed LED lights. The problem is that they don’t dim –…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

ebeniste

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago

Steam Radiator flush - plumber recommendation?

We’re looking to have our steam radiators flushed. There are eight radiators split between three floors. Can anyone recommend a plumber, HVAC, or radiator specialist…

0

moriata

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 3 months ago

Can this wooden door be saved?

Hi all, my original front door on my rowhouse has deteriorated over time and the wooden portion by the latch no longer seems entirely secure.…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

doing-it-not-talking-about-it

in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago

Brownstone AC condenser location

Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

esdad697

in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago

Add a Guesthouse

I own a 3,200 sq ft home on a double lot, 100×100, in Midwood. I believe it is R3-2 zoning. The home sits on one…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

riley

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Boerum Hill Safe for Family? On Warren btw Nevins & Bond

We love brooklyn. Lived in B Hts, now in For Greene and looking to buy on Warren on this block. It ‘seems’ nice, of course…

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Updated 10 years and 2 months ago

karenanne9

in Electricians 10 years and 3 months ago

Dimmable LED recessed lights

So I did a dumb thing in my renovation and installed CREE new housing recessed LED lights. The problem is that they don’t dim –…

0

pwnnyc

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for install of bathroom vent and kitchen range hood

I’d like to install a bathroom vent fan and a range hood over the gas cooktop (both to vent externally) in my downstairs garden apartment…

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pwnnyc

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for install of bathroom vent and kitchen range hood

I’d like to install a bathroom vent fan and a range hood over the gas cooktop (both to vent externally) in my downstairs garden apartment…

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