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bedstuywalla
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years ago
who to call if stove ignitor isn't working?
anybody know what to do or who to call if the stove is not igniting? the appliance itself is only 2 years old, but out…
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pepvjnwizosknsq
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
renovation reality check
okay, i’m new to this whole spending binge privilege also known as “renovating a brownstone.” we just had our first post nuptial sit-down with our…
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argylerd
in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago
ENGINEER HOME INSPECTION RIVERDALE
Can any recommend a professional to do a home inspection in the Riverdale Bx area? I know that most of you are in Brooklyn, but…
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ohmpcivamr
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Need a handyman - who do you use?
Having a bit of a tough time finding a reliable guys available this month, and I’m having a baby very soon so things are a…
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transworld
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Backflow Prevention Device annual test
Hello, There’s an annual test to do for installed Backflow Prevention Devices. Anyone did it? How much did it cost and who did you use?…
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helenwaite
in Landlord 12 years ago
Rent Refund for Early Move-out at LL's Request?
We paid our final month in full but hustled to move out a week early in order to accommodate our Landlord’s requests. We got our…
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overherhead
in For Sale 12 years ago
Laticrete hydro ban drain grate
Hi all, If anyone happens to be installing a Laticrete shower pan, I somehow ended up with an extra 5×5 Hydro Ban drain grate, polished…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Architect Vs. Engineer for drawings
We are closing soon on a 2 family that we will convert into a single family. We are not going to have any major structural…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Basements
I have a couple of questions about the uses that are allowed and which that are not. I understand that a basement cannot be used…
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slopette
in Electricians 12 years ago
Failed electrical inspection - now what??
We just completed our first apartment purchase/renovation and failed our electrical inspection pretty spectacularly. Basically, the electrician made a gigantic mistake and now we have…
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jumping
in For Sale 12 years ago
For Sale- Interesting Radiators
After changing to a hydronic system these radiators were taken out. My plumber thought they could not be used for the new water system. Looking…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 12 years ago
Chemical clean and flush steam heating system- useful?
My plumber/heating guy who I really trust suggested I do a chemical clean and flush of the system to help the boiler controls stay clean…
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mortgageslave
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Had a leak; now what?
I did a search for queries like this and didn’t come up with much….. we had a leak from a pipe in an upstairs bathroom…
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notny
in Decks and Porches 12 years ago
Great job by Lopopolo Iron Works
This is another very positive review for Lopopolo Iron Works. Joseph Lopopolo and his team built a deck off the parlor floor of our apartment.…
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dumbogirl
in Building Code 12 years ago
Metal cover for sewage pit in cellar?
We’re currently working on clearing some violations we inherited with our brownstone. One of these is the lack of a metal cover over the sewage…
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happycats
in Doors 12 years ago
Cost To Install A Wood Door With Jamb
Can someone tell me about what it costs approximately for installation of a door and door jamb. I was recently given a quote, after the…
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years ago
two kichler ceiling fans w/ lights
set of two kichler high-end ceiling fans. bronze with brown wood blades. three speeds plus reverse. includes halogen light. remote controlled. excellent condition and fully…
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brooklynny
in Building Code 12 years ago
Smoke Detector Requirements
Can anyone advise on whether the NYC building code requires installing smoke/CO detectors on every floor when renovating a three story, two family house? Or…
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