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in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Sash Replacements or Brick to Brick Replacements
We need to replace windows in our landmark house. Trying to determine if we should get sash replacement kits , or a full brick to…
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deano
in Exteriors 13 years and 10 months ago
indoor flooding - urgent repointing?
day 1 in new place, and heavy rains to test it. have just discovered that when roof gutter is swamped, violent cascades splatter down the…
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ejalbk
in Fire 13 years and 10 months ago
NYFD Signage & Posting Requirements?
I’ve just spent a fruitless hour on the NYFD website, followed by several equally frustrating calls to NYFD trying to find out what we need…
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minasimon
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Oil to Gas Boiler Conversion Recommendations
Has anyone participated in the NatGrid program and used any of their recommended vendors: Metropolitan Heat and Power of Coney Island Ave, Parkset Plumbing of…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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sunspot19
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Insurance - replacement value and price per square foot
So I am quite confused. I have seen lots of posts about setting your insurance based on replacement value and that different firms will come…
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carlyfreedom
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone used Joe Calbrese (roofing, etc)
We have a leak through the roof and/or brick. Has anybody used Joe Calbrese for roof/brick repair? Thoughts? Thanks!
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anon552
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Vulcan Waterproofing: Any experiences (good or bad)?
Considering three bids on basement waterproofing. Vulcan came in lower than the other two. Significantly lower. Each promised to do the same job, each provides…
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dovee
in Inspection 13 years and 10 months ago
SRO Boiler Inspection Help!
We are having our boiler inspection in 3 days and want to be as prepared as possible. Can anyone help me with general building codes…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone worked with M. Hoque Gen Construction Co.?
A had someone from M. Hoque Gen Construction Co give me an estimate on waterproofing my cellar. I really liked the 3 options he presented…
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gretschgirl
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
building code for insulation?
I’ve looked high and low for info about NYC building code for insulation. Is there a place this can be found online? Anyone…
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sunspot19
in Alarm 13 years and 10 months ago
Home Alarm System - switching to ADT or another option
When I renovated I used an independent person to do our installation of a honeywell based alarm system. For one year I had a contract…
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sunspot19
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Insurance - replacement value and price per square foot
So I am quite confused. I have seen lots of posts about setting your insurance based on replacement value and that different firms will come…
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realestate
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Jeld-Wen windows - quality?
Anyone have these in their home? We’re putting them in a gut-reno’ed attached small (16.5′, 3 story) brownstone. We chose the kind that are wood-clad…
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Cornelia
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Roosting Pigeons
I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice. Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…
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twiessmann
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Vendor Warning: Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing
I just wanted to warn people away from using Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing (who are, unfortunately, a listed vendor on this site). Not only do…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Reliable lead paint testing?
How reliable are those kits you get at Home Depot to test for lead paint? I have some paint chips from a ceiling and also…
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