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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Referrals please! Staircase replacement
I’ve looked all over for referrals for somebody to do a job to replace a metal/wood spiral staircase with a wood stair (straight with a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Referrals please! Staircase replacement
I’ve looked all over for referrals for somebody to do a job to replace a metal/wood spiral staircase with a wood stair (straight with a…
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kcgreatjones
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Through the wall air installer
Hi Everyone: I have a VERY old AC unit installed though the wall and want to replace it. Any suggests on who to hire? Thanks!
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nednedx
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Illegal HVAC in landmarked house
GC is proposing to do HVAC w/o a Type 2 permit in a landmarked house to avoid hassles of LPC and need to possibly fix…
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decoart
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
New Gas Boiler Installation and NYC DOB approval
I had a new gas boiler installed which replaced an ancient oil boiler. The plumber says he’s going to do a preliminary inspection of the…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Illegal HVAC in landmarked house
GC is proposing to do HVAC w/o a Type 2 permit in a landmarked house to avoid hassles of LPC and need to possibly fix…
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kcgreatjones
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Through the wall air installer
Hi Everyone: I have a VERY old AC unit installed though the wall and want to replace it. Any suggests on who to hire? Thanks!
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workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Rebate for new boiler
I have a neighbor, who is not a subscriber here, who recently got a replacement for her condensing boiler. The install looks good, But, neither…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Velux skylight leaks during heavy rain
My Velux skylight leaked on Thursday 3/21 & Friday, 3/22 due to the heavy rain. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions on how to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Full Roof w/ Skylights and Hatch?
In the process of collecting estimates for a complete roof rip and new install on standard brownstone, replacing two skylights and a new heavy duty…
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stonecastle
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Attorney recommendation for water main damages
Our water main was damaged during a Natl. Grid gas pipeline replacement project and shut off by DEP in the middle of a cold winter…
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robertarthurcole
in Renovation 7 years and 1 month ago
Cost for Removing load bearing wall
We are looking to purchase a 16 by 42 townhome and would like to remove the load bearing wall going from front to back on…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
contractor down payment best practices?
any ideas on best practice for handling a contractor down payment for a project not set to start for a number of months? paying 20…
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najuhscgkcxvebkj
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Co-Op Rules when Owner is not Occupying
I’m curious how various Co-Ops handle situations in which the owner is not occupying the unit. My co-op treats this as a sublet, and requires…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Can't find a plumber to run a gas line
I’ve spoken to big firms and small, but no one wants to run a gas line from the cellar to our parlor floor and 3rd…
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murphy84
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Electrical wires in backyard
We have several wires in our backyard that are connected to a main power line and running very low on the right and left side…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Odeur from neighbor
Our neighbor (brownstone next to ours) lives with several cats next to us and does not seem to clean. The catsmell comes through our crawlspace…
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Ditmiss
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Any recourse for a neighbor who plays sax all day long??
I’m sure the answer is no. It sucks. We’re in adjacent brownstones but we hear him all day long through the party wall, and the…
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