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jamessmithhanten
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 3 months ago
Seeking reliable HVAC contractor in Carroll Gardens
The radiators on the top floor of our duplex are stone cold. We had hired Mazgan Air Conditioning (who have glowing reviews but completely failed…
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mblevine
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
New NYC Smoking Policy Guidelines Effective 8/28/18
According to a new NYC law, effective August 28, 2018, any building greater than three (3) units will be subject to the following guidelines pertaining…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Burnham Alpine gas hi energy efficient boiler haywire: specialists out there?
In 2010 installed a hi energy efficient boiler attached to a hot water tank that heats my entire 3 floor building. Lately it has been…
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ruby
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Window Contractor
Also looking for a contractor to replace my windows. Recommendations? Advice?
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ruby
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Facade Contractor
I am looking for a contractor to upgrade the facade of my brownstone. Does anyone have any recommendations and/or advice?
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ruby
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Facade Contractor
I am looking for a contractor to upgrade the facade of my brownstone. Does anyone have any recommendations and/or advice?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Commercial space in residential zone
Client of mine would like to renovate ground floor and possibly second floor as well, if her multi family building in R6A zone. The zone…
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mblevine
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
New NYC Smoking Policy Guidelines Effective 8/28/18
According to a new NYC law, effective August 28, 2018, any building greater than three (3) units will be subject to the following guidelines pertaining…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
custom faucet?
i’m in love with a faucet that doesn’t seem to exist, but doesn’t seem super hard to make, if you are handy/plumber. does anyone know…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Brownstone Inspection
Hi All. Wanted to quickly recommend a Home Inspector, especially if you are buying/selling a brownstone. He not only is reputable and knowledgeable inspector, but…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Brownstone Inspection
Hi All. Wanted to quickly recommend a Home Inspector, especially if you are buying/selling a brownstone. He not only is reputable and knowledgeable inspector, but…
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sjb
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Gas stove ventilation problem
The previous next door neighbors did renovations which included venting gas stove through basement level rear room. A large oval shaped hole remained open until…
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sjb
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Gas stove ventilation problem
The previous next door neighbors did renovations which included venting gas stove through basement level rear room. A large oval shaped hole remained open until…
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hullsean
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
legalizing a decades old deck
Can someone do an inspection of 2nd story deck (rear), and provide a “sign-off” letter stating that it is not a problem? My bank is…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Heating System Problem
I’m having problem with a house I recently purchased, which we haven’t yet moved into. It’s a 1920’s wood frame Dutch Colonial with mostly original…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
medallion- safely removed, but how to put back on the ceiling?
our electrician was able to remove the medallion in our living room, but the GC said it’s impossible to put it back on the ceiling.…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Broken boiler - need advice
Last week’s cold temperatures seemed to have killed our boiler. After having numerous people come and check it, everyone is saying that we must replace…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Electrical estimate
Any thoughts about how much it should cost to switch out a Federal Pacific breaker panel for a new 3-phase 150 amp one?
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