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jaay
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Annual Sprinkler inspection
I need to have my sprinkler system checked monthly – in bed Stuy – any suggestions – Stanley Lewis quoting at $880. Seems a bit…
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spacecollector
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Plumber for NYC boiler compliance
I had a boiler replacement emergency just before the pandemic, and I got a recommendation for a plumber that turned out to be unlicensed. The…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
recent sewer replacement quotes
Has anyone had their sewer line replaced recently? I mean the part from the street into the house? I’d be curious to hear who you…
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cosaltz
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Looking for Siding/Masonry Contractor
Hi All, I have a 2 family that needs a complete facelift – new siding, completely new stoop (brick stoop, with finished interior space that…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Letter to City Council Regarding Contractors' Misuse of Building Products
folks, this is what I spent my new year’s day drafting. after reading about country mouse’s plight with her contractor and a text a few…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Best place to get baseboard?
Hi, redoing baseboard in my house in Ridgewood, Queens. What’s the best place to get baseboard trim? Looking for good options and good prices. Bonus…
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ruth.mcfarlane
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
ISO Handyman Recommendation to Unhook Old Gas Range & Connect New One?
Hi, I’m in Crown Heights. Does anyone have a reliable handyperson recommendation that could help me unhook a gas range and reconnect a new one?…
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jumping
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Drawings of Existing Masonry?
Hi all, I’m back trying to deal with my 1915 brick row house with 5 cast concrete steps up to a large 20’ wide by…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Shower water warm sometimes (not hot)
Has anyone experienced this? Our shower on the 4th floor is sometimes nice and hot, but sometimes is just warm. We also have to run…
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nkqfjwhjdtx
in Renovation 1 year and 3 months ago
Is my renovation quote reasonable?
I’m planning my first major renovation on a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. Just got my first contractor quote and I don’t have a ton of…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Old House Construction Mystery
We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…
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MSPINKKEYS
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Resurfacing Interior Concrete Walls
Hey Everybody! I’m looking for suggestions for materials to resurface an interior concrete wall. Ideally I’d like to skim-coat it with drywall mud or plaster,…
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decoart
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Electric scooter in manhattan rental
I own a rental condo and the potential tenant wants to bring an e-scooter in the unit. The board forbids all e-bikes/ e-scooters in the…
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murray.faithk
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Fireplace disturbing neighbors
A new development, my next door neighbors have started to smell (not sure if they can see) smoke when we have a fire in our…
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antebishai
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Lead testing and abatement
Hi. Does anyone have a recommendation for a lead testing or abatement firm? We own a brownstone with two rental apartments. Thank you.
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decoart
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Deck depth off Brooklyn multi-family
I’m renovating a brooklyn 3-family. I’d like to add a deck off the rear of the 1st floor. It’s a 30 ft backyard. What’s a…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Wide, pine door outside 40 garfield place right now
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ladybug
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
can anyone recommend a post-construction cleaner?
Hello, our apartment had some drywall work done and it’s very dusty so I’m looking to hire a post-construction cleaner. Can anyone recommend someone or…
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theklaandduncan
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Evaluation of maintenance needs for small condo building
Our small 3 unit condo would like to retain an advisor/consultant to assess near and medium term maintenance needs (roof, etc.) so we can determine…
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