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Edkay
in General Discussion 2 years and 9 months ago
Window Repair
My kitchen window won’t stay open. A window repair company says the top and bottom sashes have to be replaced), but says they might not…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 9 months ago
Heat Pump HVAC Contractor Referral
I’ve seen a lot of discussion about heat pump mini split installation. We are in the process of doing our 3 family building install. Big…
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lafayetteloruren
in Heating and Cooling 2 years and 9 months ago
looking for recommendations to conduct energy audit for 2 family Brooklyn house
We have already converted to solar. We are looking to move from gas heat to electricity powered, along with any other carbon footprint reducing actions…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
what type of paint do I need to use on a radiator?
I would like to paint my radiator white. any suggestions what I need to use? not looking to use spray paint.
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Fiona951753
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
20 min interview on energy retrofits (eg. heat pumps) for grad school?
Hey all! We’re two grad school students doing research on home energy retrofits (e.g. insulation, heat pumps, solar panels) for a class project. We’ve talked…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
How to Air BNB? New Law & City Approval
Anyone have experience as an Air BNB host in NYC with the new law? A new law passed requires you to apply to the city…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
energy audit before converting to heat pumps (maybe)
We are reducing our carbon footprint on a 2 family row house in Bed-Stuy. So far, we have installed solar panels and insulated the outside…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reccs for Washer-Dryer installation for tenants?
Hi helpful Brownstoners – I own a 4 family building in Prospect Heights where tenants have been lobbying me to put a washer and dryer…
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macushla
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Contractor to construct stoop
Looking for a contractor to construct a Brownstone stoop in Brooklyn. Any recommendations?
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chris.beresford-hill
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Ballpark costs for steel deck
Hi folks, I’m in the process of adding a deck to my townhome. Nothing too crazy — a deck off the back of the parlor…
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emmanuelle.gordon
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
How efficient are the heat pump powered water heaters?
There’s a lot of buzz around heat pump water heaters and its efficiency. Given the low tax credit/rebates offered by the government, is it worth…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Good exterminator for water bugs / roaches in townhouse?
I hired an exterminator as soon as we moved in and they did their monthly spray and some random bait for water bugs, but it…
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Kimbo1217
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Combining electric meters
I would like any advice on the pros and cons of combining 4 existing electric meters into a single electric meter. I currently have 4…
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ebonyesquilin37
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
What are the options for obtaining a home loan if my credit score is low?
What are the options for obtaining a home loan if my credit score is low?
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Interlux lead blocking primer - free
Like 3/4 gallon. I am in 11379 but will be working on vandi and driving between home and there for the next week. Reach me…
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ysabil
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Ballpark current cost estimates to redo a brownstone facade?
Park Slope 18′ wide 3 story brownstone, non-landmarked district, facade is apparently the original brownstone material (not the colored cement) but it has had multiple…
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mzaman718
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Historical Windows of NY, Inc
Hello Everyone, I want to introduce myself to everyone, I’m an Architectural Window Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the industry; from townhouses…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
dob super intendent for hire
daily visit keeping log books up to date safety checks coordination with gc so job site stays open without violetions info.mattsch@gmail.com 9179749277 matt
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