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Augustiner
in Garden 11 years and 7 months ago
my tree has holes - what´s going on?
I have a huge silver maple in the backyard and it´s not doing so well. Last week I discovered holes and sawdust at the tree…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 7 months ago
Special Inspections
Can someone explain to me what these special inspections are and why I’m required to have them? Our job was filed with Directive 14 so…
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z
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Need Recommendation - Installation of Sliding Patio Door
We are planning to install a sliding patio door on our garden extension. The sliding door would replace a 30″ regular entry door and a small window…
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fkeels1973
in Heating 11 years and 7 months ago
steam radiators under the floor?
Question for all the steam experts out there. Do they make a certain type of steam radiator for under the floor (between the joists) in…
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eastfour
in Flooring 11 years and 7 months ago
Gut Renovation Budgeting
Price estimates for a gut renovation of a two family row house in Bedford-Stuyvesant are coming in far above the initial budget. A friend recommended…
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brw12
in Heating 11 years and 7 months ago
Air quality in room above furnace, water heater
We have an 1899 brownstone in Bed-Stuy, and sleep in a bedroom right over the boiler and hot water heater. Building has radiator steam heat.…
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eman134
in Heating 11 years and 7 months ago
Oil to gas conversion just in time for the heating season
Finally finishing up a 580,000 BTU oil to gas conversion in manhattan…not too shoddy if I say so myself
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Need recs: best architects/contractors in BK for Townhouses & Condo Conversions
We are looking for someone with a strong portfolio of townhouse restoration/renovations as well as condo conversions that can create an optimized space for higher…
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mozeeatupu
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Any advocacy other than DCA for contractor issues with multifamily property?
Since DCA only takes complaints from 4 family or under contractors, who helps consumers who own multi-families and have issues with a contractor? I need…
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eman134
in Heating 11 years and 7 months ago
Oil to gas conversion just in time for the heating season
Finally finishing up a 580,000 BTU oil to gas conversion in manhattan…not too shoddy if I say so myself
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Does anyone [Marie-Helene] know what this is?
I was repotting a root-bound plant & about half a dozen of these larvae crawled out of the dirt. Should I toss the soil? Are…
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brooklynnative78
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
Renovation Question
I am about to embark on some renovations listed below and curious what the right path is to do so wrt architects and/or designers can…
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aussieben
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Painting wrought iron fence and balustrades - recommendations or tips?
Hi all We really should paint the front wrought iron fence and balustrades on our brownstone – preferably before the winter hits. They are not…
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
entrance vestibule
Hi: I would like to re-do my second floor entrance; I am having the outside doors stripped and stained; the little vestibule between the firs…
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chechak
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone step sealing
My daughter recently bought a 1893 brownstone in Sugar Hill, 147 Street. I am helping renovate and restore the property I want to use the…
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jane moffat
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone have experience with Lead Out paint stripper?
Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with Lead Out paint stripper – which theoretically bonds to the lead particles (or something..)…
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anon200
in General Contractors 11 years and 7 months ago
Seeking contractor for tricky hallway gate job
My building is seeking a contractor who can help us with a tricky job. We have a steep staircase descending to our basement (where we…
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anon200
in General Contractors 11 years and 7 months ago
Seeking contractor for tricky hallway gate job
My building is seeking a contractor who can help us with a tricky job. We have a steep staircase descending to our basement (where we…
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