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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Thermocouple
I need to change out the thermocouple in my boiler. It’s has a clip that prevents me from popping it out. I’m striking out with…
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shesabrickhouse
in Renovation 8 years and 2 months ago
Looking for an MEP engineer and an expediter (for DOB and Landmarks)
Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Many thanks.
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alexisf
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 8 years and 2 months ago
Disabled access to new roof deck
My building, a 1930s, 20 story elevator co-op in Manhattan wants to create a public garden / deck on the roof. There is only one…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Two very different roofing estimates
We’ve been in a brownstone that was renovated by a developer for almost five years. We’ve had sporadic leaks for the past three or so.…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
What to expect from DOB Electrical Inspection
We had the electricity upgraded in our home and we’ve passed the ConEd inspection, and now we will have the DOB inspection to close out…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 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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MRONeill
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Seeking personal recommendations for TILE and (wooden) FLOOR installation expert
Hi, no luck on searching the forum, but seeking your recommendations for both a tile installation person and someone to install wooden flooring as well.…
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pwnnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Chimney lining - oil to gas conversion
Last year I converted my 3-story PLG brownstone from oil to gas – my plumber installed a new Burnham IN-5 gas-fired steam boiler, and vented…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
How to fix Tar Leaking in from Roof?
We have tar dripping in from the roof. Any suggestions for a good way to prevent this? Would a poly seal over all the beams…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
How to fix Tar Leaking in from Roof?
We have tar dripping in from the roof. Any suggestions for a good way to prevent this? Would a poly seal over all the beams…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Comp alternatives to Zillow? Automated estimates.
Well, the Zillow ‘Zestimate’ in Brooklyn went from, “Hm, shot-in-the-dark estimate but interesting to watch the price movements for” to fully blank. I guess they…
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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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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Comp alternatives to Zillow? Automated estimates.
Well, the Zillow ‘Zestimate’ in Brooklyn went from, “Hm, shot-in-the-dark estimate but interesting to watch the price movements for” to fully blank. I guess they…
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erink
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Squirrels entering through broken cornice
Hi Everyone, thanks for your help on my last question. Our new problem: part of our cornice blew off in Hurricane Sandy. Our handyman nailed…
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erink
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Squirrels entering through broken cornice
Hi Everyone, thanks for your help on my last question. Our new problem: part of our cornice blew off in Hurricane Sandy. Our handyman nailed…
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pwnnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Chimney lining - oil to gas conversion
Last year I converted my 3-story PLG brownstone from oil to gas – my plumber installed a new Burnham IN-5 gas-fired steam boiler, and vented…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Window gates in a house with kids
When I was a renter I recall the city mailing me to make sure my landlord had gates installed on the windows if I had…
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