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mgemodi
in Plumbing 9 years and 6 months ago
D.O.B. Permit to Replace Illegal Unions on Pipes and Gas Line Test
I had a plumber quote me over the phone $175 to do gas line test and $1650 to file for a permit to be able…
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Cocg
in Government 14 years and 8 months ago
Double-parking on alternate side parking street cleaning days?
Hey Brownstoners — What, if any, are the “rules” around double-parking on street cleaning days? Is it generally understood that it’s OK to do as…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Trash Enclosures
Hello, can anyone recommend a company that builds trash enclosures? I’ve called Citibins, but they seem to work with modular systems that allow little customization.…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Mold remediation company recs?
Anyone have any good experience to share with a mold remediation company? We have a basement space that has a few moldy walls and now…
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nroy
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Need a recco for a LICENSED PLUMBER
Hello, I need a recommendation for a licensed plumber to come do an inspection. Yelp reviews for several plumbers look bogus. The property next door…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Disposing of construction debris
To save some money, I am going to be doing the demo for my apt renovation in Manhattan. I am estimating about 5-7 tons of…
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reagan9000
in Exteriors 9 years and 6 months ago
Landmarks Bluestone Sidewalk Recommendation
Since a number of posters here are looking for good bluestone sidewalk vendors, after going to a number of contractors for a similar job, I…
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kevinwalter
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Permits for re-installing staircase?
The prior owners of our 2-family row house removed the staircase between the parlor and garden floors, presumably to get more usable square footage in…
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clintonstbh
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Metro Box trash can enclosures
I am looking for advice from people who have purchased Metro Box trash can enclosures. There are some recommendations on the site and the boxes…
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stuyheights
in Plumbing 9 years and 6 months ago
Need plumber opinions and suggestions please! Loud bang when toilets flush
We recently completed a gut reno on a four story, 3 family brownstone which came with all of the stress and horror stories you here…
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owner8182
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Sewer line insurance from AWR
I don’t find any recent discussion on the insurance offered by AWR and payable through DEP. Does anyone have any claim experience with AWR? What’s…
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bdz
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Storage under stoop
I would like to be able to store bikes under the stoop/stairs. However, when I tried to do this a few years ago they started…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 6 months ago
Advice on having a metal Fabricator make custom steel windows
We’re building out a penthouse on our our roof and getting window quotes. Our contractor suggested having the metal fabricator who is doing the exterior…
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edag
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Cost of installing outdoor power source
I live in a rental and we have a fabulous outdoor space except that there is no lighting, power, or water- making it nearly useless.…
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adam_dahill
in Exteriors 9 years and 6 months ago
Paver installation company
Looking for a few referrals for paver installers. Need to breakup concrete pad, cart debris away, grade and install pavers that I’m purchasing elsewhere.
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Stucco worker recommendation
Hello! I am looking for someone to do a small job on the back of the house – stucco worker. Any recommendations? Thank you!
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stickman
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
wood floor installation
Does anyone have recommendations on wood floor installation specialists? My parlor currently has thin old plank floors that are in bad shape. Also a very…
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yuhlcimta
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Renovate stoop , exterior brick work and vestibule
I am looking to renovate the front yard of my town house . Looking to replace old deteriorating stone steps, install new iron fence similar…
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