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ajseeste
in General Discussion 3 years ago
How many Amps and will ConEd Provide it?
Hello! I’m renovating a 1-family home in Queens to be all electric. That’s going to include: Induction cooktop, Heating, AC, Steam Shower, Electric Car charger,…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Hang new fixture on old gas pipe
We have a gas pipe where I assume an old chandelier used to hang, but it isn’t threaded. I can’t work out how I’m supposed…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Eliminating super squeaky floors from above?
We finally have a chance to deal with a tenants super squeaky floor. It’s an old original pine plank floor over an old plank subfloor…
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evanscot
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Florex Glass?
I’m in need of a large piece of textured Florex (sometimes called Florentine) glass, 36″ x 34 5/8″. I’ve tried a few local shower/mirror shops…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
cheapest place to buy outdoor garbage bin + recycle bins?
any other stores besides home depot that sells the 50 gallon bins for cheap?
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jondee
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Fire rated door
Anyone know where i can get a quick tunr around on a 24×72 90 min fire door. Most places are quoting 4 weeks. Cant i…
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cubelo
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Back wall repair - how much should I do?
There’s a hole in our back wall three stories up just under the roof (a squirrel got in). It’s mitigated, but it’d be nice to…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
ISO: Recommendations (or general advice) for Mini Splits/Heat Pump Installation
We are looking to install minisplits throughout our building. We’ve been getting quotes that are $30k apart. Looking to buy smart. If you can recommend…
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gururoofing
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Air to Water Heat Pump with Radiators
We’re thinking of getting mini splits installed to replace our heating system and add cooling, but our first estimate was higher than I expected. Does…
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mreisbaum
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 1 month ago
Consider buying a house with no certificate of occupancy?
Hi everyone, I’m currently considering purchasing a house in Queens that was built in 1901 and is being advertised as a 2-family home. However, I’ve…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Restrictive Deed Declaration
Our expeditor writes: “the examiner is requesting you to file a Restrictive Deed Declaration. … it’s a document that you file with city clerk, declaring…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Free bag of Ecologic Lime Mortar from Limeworks
I have an extra bag from repairing my interior brick wall if anyone wants to pick it up in Bed Stuy. Color is DGM025: https://www.limeworks.us/product/ecologic-mortar/
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years ago
under stoop iron gate repair/replacement
We have a fairly standard under stoop security gate that has been problematic. It’s shifted such that it doesn’t close without slamming. I’m not clear…
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Coop Construction Consultant Needed
We are a small, self managed coop in Brooklyn looking for consultation for a looming building wide construction project. Has anyone here hired a company…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 3 years and 1 month ago
Height for washing machine drain pipe?
We want to put in an under counter front loading washing machine and ideally keep the drain pipe under counter too. I feel like usually…
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davidyloh
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Replacing metal spiral stairs from deck to garden
We have a typical deck off the parlor floor with metal spiral stairs leading to the garden. We are considering replacing it with stairs that…
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peryoung
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Section 8 rental advice
Hello Brownstoners. We are considering doing a section 8 rental. As we have never explored this before, we’d very much appreciate any advice from the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
making front door smaller,
is it possible to replace my current front door which is 84 x 36 with a new door thats 80 x 36? I am having…
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evan
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Widening gap between baseboard and floor
Hi all! Hoping to get some clarity on the severity/lack thereof of our newest fun with the house: per the attached photos, there is a…
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RobertGMarvin
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Chair Caning
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to re-cane this lovely Eastlake-style rocking chair I was just given? [Eastlake Rocker, lo res](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:5WPT:eastlakerockerlores.jpg.jpg)
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