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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Boiler / Machine Room Doors - Do they have to be Metal for NYC Code?
Does anyone know if only metal doors are acceptable to use for the machine (boiler) room by NYC code in a one-family residential house? This…
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flyingfish
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
Going price for Commercial Design/Build?/Need someone good and affordable!
A friend is planning to put together a music school in Brooklyn – either Gowanus or Prospect Heights. The Space will be 2000-3500 Sq. feet.…
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bkjl
in Roofers 10 years and 9 months ago
Where to find a patio stone planter like this?
Hi, I want to buy a stone (not sure of actual material) planter similar to my neighbor’s. Anyone know where I can find one of…
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happycats
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Seeking Reputable Company For Structural Ceiling Repair After Apartment Fire
I just had a fire in my apartment in Brooklyn. I need to find a reliable and reputable company to repair a large hole in…
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phillipd
in Flooring 10 years and 9 months ago
Carlos Wood Floors in Brooklyn
After seeing his name on a few posts on Brownstoner, I called Carlos Salazar of Carlos Wood Flooring in Dec 2014\. I am very happy…
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dohdoh
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 9 months ago
Shower head in the middle of the tub solutions
We’re redoing our bathroom, and I’m not sure how to remedy this problem. The shower head is smack in the middle of the tub. See…
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flutang
in Flooring 10 years and 11 months ago
Easy to recommend: Carlos for wood floors
I’ve worked with a lot of people across trades while renovating my house in Crown Heights. Most have had their good and bad, but Carlos…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Cost to relocate boiler and hot water heater
Hello brownstoners, As we are approaching our cellar reno, I was wondering if anyone could chime in on cost to relocate our boiler and hot…
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pepinohill
in Roofers 10 years and 9 months ago
Any experience with pets + artificial turf in the backyard?
I have a (mostly) green lawn in my backyard seeded about four years ago. Unfortunately, it requires a ton of maintenance and watering that I…
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bk2000
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
Replacing Townhouse Garden Level Inside keyed Gate Lock-Lock Guard Addition
Our current gate underneath our stoop leading to the garden apartment opens via a key from the inside. We would like to replace this set…
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elisenew
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Governale Radiators (smell)
Last winter Gateway Plumbers installed two new Governale cast iron radiators in our apartment. We had no idea at the time that we were meant…
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eagleman22
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 4 months ago
Wood Frame Facade Restoration/Renovation
Hi- I’ve got a 3-story wood frame house in Brooklyn (not landmark district) with old asphalt shingle/siding. I’ve done some searches in the Forum here,…
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
Conduits in basement ceiling?
I have a basement that is not entirely covered with drywall. is it going to be a problem when the inspector comes in and see…
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sackettstreetbrownstone
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
NYC Dept of Finance efile auto-pay website all messed up
Hi, First post here The city’s websites have often had poor usability We had an ACH auto-pay setup for our quarterly property taxes, one payment…
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sackettstreetbrownstone
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
NYC Dept of Finance efile auto-pay website all messed up
Hi, First post here The city’s websites have often had poor usability We had an ACH auto-pay setup for our quarterly property taxes, one payment…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace Question
Hello All, I’ve attached a photo of our front parlor fireplace (I am in the middle of stripping it) and I was curious to know…
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bartonlewis
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
skylight installer
I need to install a new skylight and am having a real hard time finding someone to do it. The only authorized Velux installer is…
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casacleo
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
structural questions after termite damage
Last year we had joists sistered in our brownstone basement,after discovering longstanding termite damage. (The floor in our kitchen had been sagging in one corner…
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