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spicygreencurry
in Landlord 10 years and 8 months ago
tenant keeps breaking washing machine
our tenant has broken the pump in the washing machine in the unit 2x in the past 4 months. the cost of repair is $250…
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karenanne9
in Electricians 10 years and 8 months ago
Dimmable LED recessed lights
So I did a dumb thing in my renovation and installed CREE new housing recessed LED lights. The problem is that they don’t dim –…
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ebeniste
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Steam Radiator flush - plumber recommendation?
We’re looking to have our steam radiators flushed. There are eight radiators split between three floors. Can anyone recommend a plumber, HVAC, or radiator specialist…
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moriata
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
Can this wooden door be saved?
Hi all, my original front door on my rowhouse has deteriorated over time and the wooden portion by the latch no longer seems entirely secure.…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone AC condenser location
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone has run into the issue of where to place a ductless minisplit condenser for a landmarked Boerum…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
Add a Guesthouse
I own a 3,200 sq ft home on a double lot, 100×100, in Midwood. I believe it is R3-2 zoning. The home sits on one…
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riley
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Boerum Hill Safe for Family? On Warren btw Nevins & Bond
We love brooklyn. Lived in B Hts, now in For Greene and looking to buy on Warren on this block. It ‘seems’ nice, of course…
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karenanne9
in Electricians 10 years and 8 months ago
Dimmable LED recessed lights
So I did a dumb thing in my renovation and installed CREE new housing recessed LED lights. The problem is that they don’t dim –…
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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for install of bathroom vent and kitchen range hood
I’d like to install a bathroom vent fan and a range hood over the gas cooktop (both to vent externally) in my downstairs garden apartment…
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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for install of bathroom vent and kitchen range hood
I’d like to install a bathroom vent fan and a range hood over the gas cooktop (both to vent externally) in my downstairs garden apartment…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Boiler venting: Chimney or Side Wall
Hello My plumber is installing a Burnham gas/steam boiler and venting it through the chimney. There is an existing opening for side wall venting (had…
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princenancy
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
Boiler Recommendations?
My 60+-yr-old oil boiler in my 140-yr-old brownstone died last Thurs and I’m interested in doing a oil-to-gas conversion to replace it as quickly as…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
DECKING lumber- Black Locust
I am building a deck & fence in my backyard. Has anybody used Black Locust wood for either decking or fencing? Does anybody know of…
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mattie180
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Architect of record - change / supplement during renovation?
Due to health and personal issues, our architect of record has not been able to assist during the construction administration phase of our gut renovation.…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
No CO for Extension
An extension was added to my home around 15 years ago. I don’t see an updated CO at DOB. How might this be an issue?…
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esdad697
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
No CO for Extension
An extension was added to my home around 15 years ago. I don’t see an updated CO at DOB. How might this be an issue?…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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