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webby1000
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Finding a leak without ripping the house apart...
Well, the good news was I found a hidden space, but the bad news is that it was while looking for the source of a…
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aurelien
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Fire code requirements for mechanical room (2 family house)
Hi, I bought a flipped 2 family house, it came with a new Green Mountain forced hot water gas boiler and a new Rheem gas…
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prosp
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago
FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT - GLASS AND WOOD
Does anyone know of a good vendor/installer for classic wood and glass front door for a landmarked brownstone? many thanks!
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rhjmem
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Plumbing Signoffs
I am converting a two family to a three family. Can Some of the Plumbing be signed off before the other plumbing is completed. Or…
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hawaiismurf
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
Vestibule doors for sale
Approximately 9′ arched vestibule doors, likely mahogany, with a little window to check out your visitors. Each door of the pair is approx 27″ wide.…
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dittoburg
in Radiators 14 years and 3 months ago
Anyone know of reproduction cast-iron radiator vendors?
My internet searching has lead me to multiple British companies (seems to be all the rage over there) but the only one I’ve found in…
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dancingal
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Water damage on Parquet Floor
I had a bathtub leak over the holiday and need to have my floor repaired. Would appreciate any advise. Has anyone used Stafford Eliott recently?…
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Getting in touch with Jose Zambrano
Jose was recommended to me last week when I posted about a water damaged parquet floor. I called him twice at 917.355.7977 last week and…
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mrshankly
in Radiators 10 years and 10 months ago
Radiator recommendation?
Hi all, we’re looking to add radiators back into our apartment. They were originally removed by the previous owners (too warm) so the hookups are…
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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Hydro-jetting sewer lines
I’m looking for some feedback regarding hydro-jetting a sewer line. Has anyone had this done to their sewer line? Who did you use for this,…
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aninspector
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Modern heating and cooling upgrades for old houses
In the course of my work as a New York City home and building inspector, I see brownstones and other old buildings modernized for 21st…
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jason83
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
HAS ANYONE USE BK START2FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES BEFOR?
HAS ANYONE USE BK START 2 FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES? IM LOOKING TO DO A APT RENOVATION AND I SEEN JOHN DAIDONE FROM BK START2FINISH HOME…
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yahem
in Marble 10 years and 11 months ago
Advice on cleaning an antique marble fireplace
Hello all – We are looking for help/advice cleaning our old fireplace. We’re trying to replace the top and think we’d get a better match…
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deanbh
in Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
Water bills?
Hey folks just reaching out to get a feel from the group if I’m just being cheap but in the process of doing the books…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen countertop
Has any one used Pietra Cardosa & Mother of Pearl Quartzite for a countertop? If so, what was/is your experience? A lot of maintenance? Stains…
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katarusa
in For Sale 11 years and 7 months ago
Seeking Cleaning lady references
Post construction cleaning lady is needed. We would like her to come bimonthly if we are happy with her service. Thanks in advance
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bedstuytownhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Need cleaning lady recos
We are looking for recos for a cleaning lady to come to our Bed Stuy townhouse once a week and do a thorough cleaning. We…
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citizenjane
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Cleaners?
Dear community members, Can anyone recommend a good cleaner? This would be for two types of jobs: 1) deep cleaning – for about 4 days…
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jty2
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
Ice dams and heat tape
I have a typical brownstone flat bitumen roof. Do these typically have problems with ice dams during the winter and has anyone had success with…
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pepinohill
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Recs and/or Experience with Property / Land Survey for backyard?
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a recommendation for a land surveyor? I’m replacing the chain link fence in the backyard. My fence borders five other…
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