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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Fujitsu A/C repair - Freon leak
Hi Our Fujitsu central a/c unit may have a Freon leak. Can someone recommend a HVAC person for repairs? What is the repair process and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Finding quotes for similar work
I find that, on this forum, folks will sometimes share a quote they’ve received for a job. Is there any kind of website where this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How to supersede a Alt 2 permit, contractor abandoned the job?
Hi! My current architect is an amateur and he doesn’t know how to supersede the job to a new contractor to renew our permits that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Contractor abandoned the job, my permits are about to expire. What can I do?
Hi! My contractor abandoned the job after doubling the budget. We ended up paying him two times more than we agreed on. He said he…
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stickerhappy
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 5 years and 3 months ago
Do you need a permit to remove/cap a radiator?
I’ve heard different things. One person said radiator/steam pipes don’t fall under plumbing which I don’t know is true. I just want to remove and…
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bunkerlabs
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
The stucco on my neighbor's building has been cracking and falling onto my roof
for years. I’ve spoken with him and her isn’t very interested in fixing it. Is there any way through the city to compel him to…
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evan
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Pyramid skylight replacement
Hi all – looking to order a curb mounted pyramid skylight to replace an old damaged one in a common hall in my townhouse. The…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
balcony privacy ideas
Hi Does anyone know what I can place or where I can buy something to place in the front of the balcony for privacy? Currently…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
GC MEP costs
Starting a townhouse renovation and wanted to get a sense check on MEP costs broken out by a GC (before GC markup) Plumbing: Rough from…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommended Plumber
I am grateful to say I rarely have to find new trades people. Recently though I needed a plumber to fix the waste under a…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
backyard brick
anybody have experience with paving a brownstone backyard with (old) brick? we’re looking to do this (covering exposed dirt, so some leveling but no demo…
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nirnur
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Replacing door to storage underneath stoop stairs.
I currently have a solid steel (and stuck closed) door to the storage area under the stoop stairs. Lots of people have said that it…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Door to window conversion
I am looking for contractor recommendations to convert a window to a door, from which I would add stairs going down to our garden. Also,…
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mqkglcxx
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Help w/sanding and staining outdoor furniture
Any recommendations for someone that can help sand and seal a large outdoor teak table and coffee table? I cleaned the furniture myself w/ a…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Anybody know Hi-Tech Contractors?
We’re considering using this guy, Kamran at Hi-Tech, to lay backyard brick – anybody know this company? Highly rated on yelp, but you know…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
General Contractor
Hello, all. I’m looking to remodel my kitchen in Bed Stuy. Can anyone suggest a contractor.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HELP! Brownstone Deck (I’m going to jump off a bridge)
My husband and I have been undergoing a renovation for the past 2 years and I’ve aged at least 20 years. From dealing with shady…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Skylight - Repair
I have Velux Skylight. I want to try to repair an issue. See attached some of the rubber parts are coming off. Is there a…
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