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af
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Sewage pump versus sump pump
Hi, I’m having a sump pump installed in the basement for water drainage, and asked for something to be very sure there will be no…
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af
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Sewage pump versus sump pump
Hi, I’m having a sump pump installed in the basement for water drainage, and asked for something to be very sure there will be no…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Referrals please! Staircase replacement
I’ve looked all over for referrals for somebody to do a job to replace a metal/wood spiral staircase with a wood stair (straight with a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Referrals please! Staircase replacement
I’ve looked all over for referrals for somebody to do a job to replace a metal/wood spiral staircase with a wood stair (straight with a…
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kcgreatjones
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Through the wall air installer
Hi Everyone: I have a VERY old AC unit installed though the wall and want to replace it. Any suggests on who to hire? Thanks!
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nednedx
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Illegal HVAC in landmarked house
GC is proposing to do HVAC w/o a Type 2 permit in a landmarked house to avoid hassles of LPC and need to possibly fix…
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decoart
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
New Gas Boiler Installation and NYC DOB approval
I had a new gas boiler installed which replaced an ancient oil boiler. The plumber says he’s going to do a preliminary inspection of the…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Illegal HVAC in landmarked house
GC is proposing to do HVAC w/o a Type 2 permit in a landmarked house to avoid hassles of LPC and need to possibly fix…
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kcgreatjones
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Through the wall air installer
Hi Everyone: I have a VERY old AC unit installed though the wall and want to replace it. Any suggests on who to hire? Thanks!
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workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Rebate for new boiler
I have a neighbor, who is not a subscriber here, who recently got a replacement for her condensing boiler. The install looks good, But, neither…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Velux skylight leaks during heavy rain
My Velux skylight leaked on Thursday 3/21 & Friday, 3/22 due to the heavy rain. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions on how to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Full Roof w/ Skylights and Hatch?
In the process of collecting estimates for a complete roof rip and new install on standard brownstone, replacing two skylights and a new heavy duty…
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stonecastle
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Attorney recommendation for water main damages
Our water main was damaged during a Natl. Grid gas pipeline replacement project and shut off by DEP in the middle of a cold winter…
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robertarthurcole
in Renovation 7 years and 1 month ago
Cost for Removing load bearing wall
We are looking to purchase a 16 by 42 townhome and would like to remove the load bearing wall going from front to back on…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
contractor down payment best practices?
any ideas on best practice for handling a contractor down payment for a project not set to start for a number of months? paying 20…
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najuhscgkcxvebkj
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Co-Op Rules when Owner is not Occupying
I’m curious how various Co-Ops handle situations in which the owner is not occupying the unit. My co-op treats this as a sublet, and requires…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Can't find a plumber to run a gas line
I’ve spoken to big firms and small, but no one wants to run a gas line from the cellar to our parlor floor and 3rd…
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murphy84
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Electrical wires in backyard
We have several wires in our backyard that are connected to a main power line and running very low on the right and left side…
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