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ihenderson
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Wood Flooring Water Damage
I live in a brownstone that has wood flooring on the ground level. A small section of it just recently started to buckle due to…
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arkachic
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for Architect for friend who has flood damage in Neponsit (rockaways)
Hi. I have a friend who had her entire basement flooded and a few feet of her ground floor. She is looking for an architect…
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radgirl
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Need help: boiler problem, maybe an electrical issue
So, our first fun as new home owners: our boiler isn’t working. It was working when we bought the place a few weeks ago, but…
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ProspectArchitecture
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Old Joists turned into flooring...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a51844cc176-.jpg I am looking for a buyer for about 1500 sq/ft of 3″x 3/4″ tounge and groove fir flooring that we made from removing all…
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ProspectArchitecture
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Old Joists turned into flooring...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a51844cc176-.jpg I am looking for a buyer for about 1500 sq/ft of 3″x 3/4″ tounge and groove fir flooring that we made from removing all…
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bbmarket
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Stair Contractor?
I need a stair contractor for condo combination project. Have had little luck getting any kind of reply – anyone have suggestions here. Also -…
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bigmaq
in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years and 5 months ago
How is FIOS Installed in a Brownstone-type Building?
How is FIOS installed in a 2- or 3-family building? My current setup for Directv has all the cables going to boiler room in the…
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cjeanjot
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for a Baxi boiler specialist for annual inspection
Hi there, I’m looking for a good plumber/boiler specialist to inspect my baxi boiler. It is working fine but I just prefer to have this…
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sshalmiyev
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 5 months ago
Handyman/Painter to get apartment ready for new tenants by December 1st
We have a two bedroom apartment that needs some small drywall patching, painting and other minor repairs. Two sheets of drywall and five gallons of…
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middlewest
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Inspection Finds Leaking Roof?
I am in the process of purchasing a townhouse, and completed a pre-contract inspection which, among other things, found an actively leaking roof. The roof…
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GoodProspect
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 5 months ago
Should I bring in a drain specialist?
We own a 4-family bldg in Prospect Heights. Some of the tenants have been complaining about slow drainage in their bathtubs, bathroom sinks and kitchen…
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hillel
in Other 14 years and 5 months ago
Humidifier
What is the best humidifier out there? I would need one for my 4 units building that has a large escavated basement. Something not too…
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in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Any recommendations on lawyers familiar with settlements with a condo sponsor
We are looking for any recommendation for a Lawyer or Law Firm that can help us recoup funds put into repair problems we had with…
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nancy sullivqn
in Demolition 13 years and 5 months ago
Dumpster use? A few basic questions
Questions about dumpster use… 1\. Any permit needed from NYC? DOB? 2\. Will this tip off the DOB in some way to request an inspection…
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owner12
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
Searching for Freestanding "egg" shaped bathtub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a3e0c7d6a01-.jpg Hello all, we’ve all heard stories of people buying new construction and gutting the existing brand new bathrooms and kitchens. We are hoping to…
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rassnd2
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
Roof fence/guardrail question
Hi Everyone, I live in a 6 unit, walkup “brownstone” building. We used to have a white picket fence on our roof set a few…
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steveblake
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Harlem Architect
I purchased a central Harlem townhouse and am seeking an architect to prepare filing drawings for a gut renovation coversion of an SRO to a…
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tribalkarma
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 5 months ago
I'm looking for a good referenced person to repair or replace a gas fired furnace that is steam heat.
It is for my nephew who had his family home in Brooklyn (his great grandfather build) devastated by Sandy. He has no electric, heat, internet,…
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