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susanb79

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Fire sprinkler inspection nyc

I can’t seem to join an existing thread on mobile – but on the above topic in my opinion none better than Master Fire. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3-UsL7M74M

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Recommendation for WiFi Thermostat for 6 Family

I have an outdated heat timer that needs to be replaced. I see most of the wifi thermostats are geared towards single Fam residential use.…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

Arkady

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Lining up ducts

Any recommendations for people to do duct work?

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

zblaxghbenyptkoq

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Why are some brownstone doorknobs so low?

Does anyone know why some brownstone doorknobs are so low? I don’t buy the “people were shorter back then” theory, as I’m 5 feet tall…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

jacob.savitt

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Cellar Steps and Door

We need replace the steel doors, which leak and have broken hinges, from our front yard to the cellar and I’m wondering if there are…

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jazzwalk

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Basement Dig

I appreciate there are variables, but simply, if anyone has dug out a basement in the past few years, what was the cost?

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mimi

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Looking for someone to do sidewalk shaving/grinding

Our house has been cited by NYC for a sidewalk violation (as were several of our neighbors). We believe we can correct the violation by…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

Run Joe

in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 5 months ago

Outdoor reset

How do Outdoor Resets (ODRs) work? What is involved in adding one to an oil and hot water system?

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peaceout

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Desperately seeking architect for simple job

Brownstoners, I am stumped. Seeking an architect for a simple plan needed for removal of a small extension, and submitting plans for a reno of…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

solehappy

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

tax prep / accountant?

Hi, Owner occupying a 2 unit home as of this Fall and thinking I might need some help in getting my taxes properly filed this…

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curiouscat

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Are they tearing down the new construction at 535 Fourth Avenue?

Does anyone know what is happening at the very large construction site on 4th Ave between 14th and 15th? There was a stop work order…

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benji

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Brownstone architect

Hi, I am looking to start a brownstone reno in Cobble Hill soon. Trying to decide between using an architect to be a part of…

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11fiesta.el

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Recommendation for Structural Engineer

Does anyone have a recommendation for a structural engineer? We are doing a small renovation on our townhouse and would like to remove a load…

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greenstuy

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Alt1 renovation or New building

We have a building site nearby where the developer has filed for an Alt1 renovation. The job description is “proposed 2 story addition to existing…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

Master Plvmber

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

It's a cold 48°f outside this morning. How's your heat working?

I’ve already got two emails this morning (it’s 5:30 am) from families saying their banging pipes woke them up last night and wanting to know…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

bk123

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Front step landing- zoning

I know front steps are a permitted obstruction. Is there any limit to the top landing size? not looking to do anything crazy, we have…

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fcendron

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Window seats

Hello i have an apartment in a brownstone in Manhattan and I want to build 2 window seats ( matching my wood shutters) under my…

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tess

in Renovation 9 years and 5 months ago

For Sale: Vintage 1931 Claw Foot Tub

5 1/2 foot claw foot tub with 4 claw and ball feet. Has small roll around the edge. Tub is in good condition and has…

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dmdesmond

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Uh-oh. Odd beam found

While ripping out carpeting in our newly purchased home, I found a beam coming in though the subfloor and butting up to the wood floorboards.…

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duckwalk

in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago

Condo Roof Rights and Solar Panels

The top floor owners of the condominiums in our complex have exclusive deeded use of the roof. In the almost 30 years that the building…

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