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bedstuy06
in Building Code 14 years and 5 months ago
Distance between electric outlets
Anyone know what meets code for the maximum distance between electric outlets? It looks like our electritian is spacing them every 6 feet. It seems…
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minasimon
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 5 months ago
Buying Out Joint Owner
We’re purchasing a two family with our long-time friends. What is the general ‘buy-out’ provision if one party wants to sell? The average of three estimates…
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binibon
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 5 months ago
Trying to Find Stone R Us
This company did some very nice blue stone work last summer for a bunch of homes down the block, but I am not able to…
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brza021
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 5 months ago
Suggestion for new Water Main Company
I received a 3 day notice from DEP 1 day ago, I received a few quotes as of yet but do not feel 100% comfortable…
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rd684
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 5 months ago
Does anyone know of any Los Angeles area resources similar to Brownstoner Forum
My partner’s buying a home in Pasadena, CA and I’m looking for info about local tradesmen, suppliers, how to’s, real estate related resources etc. Also want to learn about…
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binibon
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 5 months ago
Trying to Find Stone R Us
This company did some very nice blue stone work last summer for a bunch of homes down the block, but I am not able to…
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Nilso
in Sewer 14 years and 5 months ago
Sewer Smell Under the Stoop
I noticed a strong sewer smell under the stoop, where the sewer vent is terminating. Sewer vent, main and trap have all been replaced a…
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landofenchantment
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 5 months ago
Not a shill, just a rec (plumber)
I just used Joe from Petri Plumbing to repair a leak in my building. I found the source of the leak (2nd floor radiator leaking…
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stricklands
in Pest Control 14 years and 5 months ago
What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.
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esther
in Brownstoner 14 years and 5 months ago
Construction/Refinance Loan for Mix Use Property
Hello All, I am looking for a mortgage broker who can recommend a 30 year fix rate loan on a commerical mix use property in…
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starfish11040
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 5 months ago
Where can I find this bathroom wall covering? (picture included)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eb4069088c3f-.jpg A few years ago I bought and installed this waterproof vinyl wall covering for the three walls surrounding the bath tub in a tenant’s…
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blipton
in Decorative 14 years and 5 months ago
crossbar for front-of-house lamp post
does anyone know where you can purchase one? id like to hang a plant off my lamp post
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nf85
in Wood Restoration 14 years and 5 months ago
House full of woodwork--how do I know what to do with it?
We are lucky enough to have bought a house chock full of beautifully preserved wood paneling, etc.; the owner seems to have stripped and then…
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m0n0t0ne
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 5 months ago
Condo Conversion, Certificate of Occupancy
Hello, I’m interested in a unit in 509 Chanucey but when I checked the DOB I noticed there is no CofO. I spoke to the…
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rayhall
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 5 months ago
Does anyone know what the plan is for the empty lot on the east side of Boerum Place between Atlantic and Pacific?
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realestate
in Doors 14 years and 5 months ago
Masonite-veneer doors for modern townhouse reno?
For interior doors in modern townhouse brownstone reno, has anyone used masonite-veneer doors? Our doors are very simple/modern in style and while architect specified solid…
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 5 months ago
Boiler Cleaner Needed
We need our cast iron oil-fired boiler cleaned. Looking for recommendations. Thanks.
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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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