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Kate
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
under cabinet lights - halogen versus xenon?
Can anyone tell me where to buy under the cabinet lights that are halogen, not xenon? We’re renovating our kitchen and my husband is currently…
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mpcmpc
in Roofers 10 years and 9 months ago
Non-annoying CO & smoke alarm recommendation needed.
I am ready to choose and install four CO / smoke detectors in a 2 story unit. Can anyone recommend a good model? We don’t…
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aussiebrad
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Australian Family on Holiday in Bed-Stuy
Hello My wife and I and our 3 children (9, 11 & 15) will be in Bed-Stuy for a week in mid September as part…
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jjq
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 9 months ago
DUCT BOARD IN NYC---???
Anyone know where I can purchase 1.5″ duct board panels in NYC or Brooklyn? The big box stores do NOT seem to carry it. Thanks.
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majorhints
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Looking for architect recommendations for CH townhouse
Working on some floor plan adjustments for a four family building and looking for a consultation this saturday at 1pm if possible at the location.…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
Rules regarding a party wall
I have a vacant lot that I am looking to build on. There had been a building on the lot long ago (I know from…
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lyndapak
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
FDNY " Fuel Oil" permit - what is it?
Happy new year everyone! I just received a notice from the fire department stating they need to conduct an inspection relative to my “Fire Department…
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justinh
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Removing (capped) sconce lighting gas lines.
We have a couple of capped gas lines sticking out of the walls in the top floor of our brownstone. It looks like they used…
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Porcelain Tile Floor Versus Slate
Not focusing on the price difference, are there any advantages/disadvantages to installing a slate floor versus a porcelain one in a kitchen, in terms of…
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mag
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
remote thermostat sensor
Looking for a remote thermostat to install in the tenant’s apartment to monitor the heat. House is a two family, with tenants living on the…
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bainbridge
in Heating 10 years and 9 months ago
RECOMMENDATION FOR HVAC
I live in a 1900s brownstone with forced air. I would like to get a recommendation for an HVAC specialist that can install a wireless…
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aussieben
in Radiators 10 years and 9 months ago
Steam radiator with identity crisis (noisy, spitting water)
Hi all We came back from a couple of weeks away to find out that a couple of our one-pipe steam radiators are having an…
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jurist
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone gas fireplace
Does anyone operate the original gas fireplaces in their brownstone? Can it be done safely? Alternatively, has anyone replaced the original gas fireplace with a…
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hansen1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Steam Heating
This is my first time posting. The radiators get hot in the front of the house but not in the rear. The risers do get…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Mold smell
One of my tenants told me about a strong mold smell coming from the bathroom. He said the smell is strongest behind the sink. I’m…
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jjbel
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Rec Room into two small rooms???
Hello, I currently live in a duplex with my two daughters living in our finished basement rec room. My wife and I live on the…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago
Rules regarding a party wall
I have a vacant lot that I am looking to build on. There had been a building on the lot long ago (I know from…
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pneumatictubes
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
R4 Zoning - Building Extension Question
We are looking to buy a 3 family, 3 story house measuring 20 x 45 on a 20 x 153 lot. It’s zone R4\. We…
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