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architerp
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Boiler Re-Piping Recs
I’m looking to have my boiler re-piped. It’s knocking uncontrollably. I have to drain it at least once a month. I’m looking for some some…
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ptlnyc
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Do I need permission from my neighbors to bolt through the roof dividing wall?
Hi My I-Beams blew over during Hurricane Sandy and I had a metal guy come to bolt down and attach properly. My neighbor came up…
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ptlnyc
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Do I need permission from my neighbors to bolt through the roof dividing wall?
Hi My I-Beams blew over during Hurricane Sandy and I had a metal guy come to bolt down and attach properly. My neighbor came up…
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serpentor
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 4 months ago
Creative Cupboard Door Solutions?
Our kitchen cabinets are horrible. I’d like to reface them instead of actually ripping them out, since I’m competent to install new doors but definitely…
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lauranyc
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 4 months ago
Can a renovation be a good investment?
I own a small clapboard house in Brooklyn Heights. While the house is big enough for my small family’s needs, there is a very large…
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serpentor
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 4 months ago
Creative Cupboard Door Solutions?
Our kitchen cabinets are horrible. I’d like to reface them instead of actually ripping them out, since I’m competent to install new doors but definitely…
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serpentor
in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago
Good Sources for Lumber Salvage
I’m interested in finding some salvage lumber for a standing desk project. Anyone have good leads on lumber sources? Build it Green is on my…
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thegraduate
in Financial Services 13 years and 4 months ago
Sponsor Requiring Use of Preferred Lender
I’m getting ready to purchase a condo in a four unit converted brownstone. I received the contract and everything looks ok except for one thing…
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ronman
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
2 interior fireproof metal doors
Anyone looking for metal doors for apartments? These are fireproof and in good shape. Email me sebb_23@msn.com
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ronman
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
2 interior fireproof metal doors
Anyone looking for metal doors for apartments? These are fireproof and in good shape. Email me sebb_23@msn.com
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somavision
in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago
Legal Conversion of a 3 Family Semi-Attached to a 5 Family in Astoria, Queens
Hope some brilliant person out there can help me out with this. I recently moved into a 2 BR on the first floor of a…
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11216mac
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Giant Tree vs Work Crew
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c8d8ba27e82-.jpg My neighbor across the street from me is having their sewer pipe replaced or repaired. The work crew has dug a giant hole in…
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brooklyn_dodger
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
Home Insurance denied due to Burglar Bars
My insurance company (State Farm) decided to stop coverage on my 2 family in South Slope unless I remove the conventional burglar bars from the…
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oncewas
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
Great contractor recommendation
I found Mario Feijoo on Brownstoner and I wanted to let everyone know that he was AMAZING. I had a gutted kitchen because of a…
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bparc
in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago
Free sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c600161a5bf-.jpg Their is a free sink for the taking on one of our jobs in Windsor Terrace: would love to see it go to a…
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adam_dahill
in Decorative 13 years and 4 months ago
Christmas Trees in North Crown Heights Area
Being a new Brooklynite I wanted to ask around to see where to get the best Christmas trees. I haven’t seen a lot for sale…
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ea3421
in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago
Buy FAR from neighbor?
I’m thinking of building a house on a lot that only allows an FAR of 2700 sq ft. Was wondering if I could buy additional…
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shurafa
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Uneven Joists and Floor Leveling
Our home is 55 feet long. The first 52 feet is level. However the final 3 feet is about 1 inch higher than the rest…
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