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katdov
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Oil to Gas boiler swap
Hello Brownstoners Any recommendations on plumber that will swap out an old oil boiler for a gas one? Also, the old one definitely has asbestos…
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carmeng
in Real Estate - General 10 years and 3 months ago
Disability and Apartment Purchase in Brooklyn
My husband and I are about to start our search to purchase an apartment. Difficulty level = my husband has a mobility disability and it…
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afrodytka8585
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Electrical Upgrade Question
We are considering an electrical upgrade of our 3 family brownstone. Each unit has a separate electrical meter, and 2 of the 3 units are…
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randolph
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
SPRINKLER CODE
My 2 family house has an existing sprinkler system that I am going to redo during my renovation. there is currently a 2″ main that…
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minasimon
in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 3 months ago
Solar Panels - Ecomen
Has anyone had a good experience with solar panel installation? With whom and roughly how much. We’re being quote $45k for 36 panels.
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queen0diy
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 3 months ago
Who's installed a concentric vent?
Hello! I am looking into a tankless water heater, which requires concentric venting. Does anyone have this set up, and if so were you able…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago
Sealing bluestone patio? To keep stone a darker color- any ideas?
Someone was telling me about a product or process to “seal” bluestone sections. He said it would keep the stone looking like the color it…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago
Sealing bluestone patio? To keep stone a darker color- any ideas?
Someone was telling me about a product or process to “seal” bluestone sections. He said it would keep the stone looking like the color it…
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 6 months ago
building code for deck
Hi, Just want to ask if anyone can point to me on where can i find the building code for deck? Basically, I want to…
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aravalittle
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
WHITE SUBWAY TILE excess! Daltile Rittenhouse 3x6
I have 1 full box, and about ¼ box of Subway tile left over… The full box covers 12.5sq’ Obviously not enough for a full…
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aravalittle
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
WHITE SUBWAY TILE excess! Daltile Rittenhouse 3x6
I have 1 full box, and about ¼ box of Subway tile left over… The full box covers 12.5sq’ Obviously not enough for a full…
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aravalittle
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
WHITE SUBWAY TILE excess! Daltile Rittenhouse 3x6
I have 1 full box, and about ¼ box of Subway tile left over… The full box covers 12.5sq’ Obviously not enough for a full…
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aravalittle
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
WHITE SUBWAY TILE excess! Daltile Rittenhouse 3x6
I have 1 full box, and about ¼ box of Subway tile left over… The full box covers 12.5sq’ Obviously not enough for a full…
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ms_gowanus
in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago
Tenant access to roof?
I’m a young landlord (late 20’s) living in my 2 family for about 6 months now. I have a great relationship with my tenants and…
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sallywilliams
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Looking for door with glass chicken wire panel?
Hi all- I’m in the process of renovating a home and am looking for a wood door for one of my bathrooms that has a…
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drosenberg
in Construction 10 years and 3 months ago
Repair Advice Needed
I own the top floor unit of a brownstone building and rain has been coming through the roof and leaking from the ceiling into my…
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JohnHancock
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Free Fridge and Stove
In good working condition fridge and stove from my rental unit. I don’t have tenants anymore so I’d like to empty the kitchen and use…
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streetcat
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Sprinklers and Enlargements
Wondering if any owners and/or architects have resolved an apparent contradiction between the 2014 Building code and the oft cited Fire department rules. This is…
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