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auntfun5
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
plumbers to change heating valves
I’m looking to find a knowledgable plumber with reasonable prices to change out 6 valves on the radiators in my apartment. The valves are all…
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trvrt30
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
Healthy radiator paint?
I’m having trouble finding anyone who can speak intelligently on this topic, so I’d be very thankful if someone in this insightful and helpful community…
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doublen
in Insurance 13 years and 9 months ago
Homeowners Insurance - Home in
My partner and I just closed on a landmark row house in Long Island City and prior to closing we secured a home owners policy.…
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psn
in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago
Waterworks pedestal sink for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b6cd283fd43-.jpg 22″ wide Waterworks pedestal sink with Waterworks facuet and taps, standard height $300 Call 917-907-3030
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coopfornow
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 5 months ago
Lobby entrance woodwork
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ace6e27a20c-.jpg we’re looking for a company that can restore badly damaged woodwork around a lobby entrance. Attached picture is a sample, though not from our…
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walester
in Exterminator 13 years and 4 months ago
Mouse Exterminator Recommendation
Our tenant is experiencing a mouse problem, and we’d like to fix it quickly. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable, affordable exterminator specifically for a…
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gundijones
in Furnace Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Furnaces in the winter
Before the weather turns cold, make sure you don’t need **furnace repair and replacement**. Nobody wants that on a winter day. To make sure everything…
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borderline
in Pest Control 13 years and 4 months ago
Filling in Front Yard With Concrete to Prevent Rats
I want to fill my front yard (between the house and the sidewalk) with concrete. Presently, the 7’ by 7’ area is filled with loose…
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housepoor
in Furnace Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Pressure Release Value on Furnace is being tripped frequently -- how can I get the pressure to remain steady?
The pressure release valve on my 20+ year old Hydrotherm Multi-Temp MR-420 gas furnace has been opening up a lot recently, spewing about a gallon…
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mcll
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
looking for a good reliable electricain
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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demetriayvonne
in Taxes 13 years and 4 months ago
Capital Improvement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b638fa75cee-.jpg Good morning, I received a phone call from a consulting company who is working for a client, Related Mgmt., that we have a…
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stickerhappy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Rehabbing my scary understoop dungeon
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b4f7d61c705-.jpg The vestibule underneath my stoop is a mess. The wall (cementious coating?) over brick (in photo) is cracking- possibly from moisture getting in. …
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jackdavis100
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
General Liability and Workman's comp
My co-op needs general liability and workmans comp and they want themselves to be put as additional insureds. The contractor says it’s $3000.00 extra to…
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oncewas
in Masonry 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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radgirl
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for an Electrician
hey, Just moved into a new house and need to some electric work done. Looking for some recommendations for a licenced, reliable and affordable electrician.…
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snarkolepctic
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 4 months ago
Short term rentals vs. long term?
The rental unit in our house is almost ready and I am weighing the pros and cons of doing a furnished short term rental on AirBNB…
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crownheights2012
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Title search - Brooklyn property
How can I do title searches on my own (I am looking at properties in Brooklyn) ? Is looking at ACRIS or Realtytrac sufficent to…
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tanner
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 4 months ago
Advice re: Condo construction next door to my 150+ yr old carriage house
I am desperately seeking advice. The 33000 sq ft lot (FAR 2, so available for 66000 sq ft bldg) next door to my carriage house…
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