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amynyc86

in Inspection 12 years and 5 months ago

Home Inspector in Queens?

We are looking to buy a 2-family home in Bayside. Can anyone suggest a reliable home inspection company in Queens? Thank you.

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

lyndapak

in Building Code 11 years and 9 months ago

New Home: Legally registered as 3-family but I'm using as single family

Hi there, I purchased my new home which is registered as a 3-family but no official C of O on record. I have no intentions…

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stickerhappy

in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago

Any way to calculate tax increases prior to a major addition/renovation?

We are looking at building an extension to our building (a 6 family) which would add approx 2000 sq ft of space. Our taxes are…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

brownstoneowner888

in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 9 months ago

Looking for a great Heating and A/C company for my new brownstone!

I am moving into a new brownstone and looking for a company / person to look at a new heating system (currently forced heat) and…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

brownstoneowner888

in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago

looking for old fireplaces for my brownstone

Can someone tell me where to find Fireplaces for my new old brownstone? looking for 3\. My brownstone is from 1899.

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graceias

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago

How do I know if my fixture(s) are in need of resurfacing?

How do I know if my fixture(s) are in need of resurfacing?

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

angelat

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

Recommendation needed for small plaster patching and repair job

Plaster needs to be repaired around some window frames and a wall that was opened to facilitate a new chimney flue. This is a small…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

cberkeleyplace

in Appliances 11 years and 9 months ago

Venting Dryer through Basement Hatch vs. Ventless Dryer in Basement

Our building is currently considering installing a washer and dryer in our brownstone basement. One option is to vent the dryer out of the hatch…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

rsc3441

in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago

Ceramic or porcelain tile floor -- installer recommendation

Any recommendations on companies that install ceramic and porcelain floor tiles would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!

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Green Mountain

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

American Restoration Tile

Lately, I examined a few ceramic, encaustic tiles from different manufacturers. (Like from England, not cement tile from Morocco.) I have had some new inquiries…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

microfiche

in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago

Fireplace Filled with Rubble

When we bought our Victorian the fireplace is full of rubble which has a cast iron screen/guard in front of it. Hard to tell whether…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

gprotos

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago

Can you suggest a good handyman/woman for a small kitchen and bath renovation?

Hi, I’m in the process of purchasing a small apartment with popcorn ceiling throughout that supposedly has asbestos. We plan on testing this to confirm…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

patolucas

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago

Looking for a Vintage Two-Apron Tub

Doing a brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. I’m looking for a vintage tub for one of our bathrooms. Essentially, I am looking for one of those…

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ldbetta

in Heating 11 years and 9 months ago

Convert Oil Boiler to Natural Gas System or Dual Fuel System? Who to call?

I live in a self managed 8-unit co-op building in upper Manhattan. This is a five floor walk-up building with two small commercials small spaces…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

12thstreet

in Furniture 12 years and 1 month ago

Room And Board - Axis - Round Table base for sale

We have a Room And Board Axis round table base for sale. 80USD or best offer. http://www.theculturebite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/354101_top_W.jpg

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

stickerhappy

in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago

Bricks for patio retaining wall? And cost?

I want to build a retaining wall like a planter between my stone patio and garden area. I see ads for free bricks from demo…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

microfiche

in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago

Fireplace Filled with Rubble

When we bought our Victorian the fireplace is full of rubble which has a cast iron screen/guard in front of it. Hard to tell whether…

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rsc3441

in Tile 11 years and 9 months ago

Ceramic floor tile installer?

We are looking to replace our basement hardwood floors with ceramic tile. Any recommendations of installers would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

homebuyer

in Electricians 11 years and 9 months ago

What am I responsible to pay for when hiring an electrician?

Hello electricians, I had an a electrician do work on my house. He was hired by us through my general contractor. We agreed in the…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

citizenjane

in Garden 11 years and 9 months ago

Seeking simple yard/garden maintenance referral

Greetings community members, We have a simple front garden in Bed-Stuy and basic back yard that need periodic maintenance – mostly weeding and trimming. Enhancements…

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