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makainyc
in Heating 11 years ago
Separate heat and hot water systems for two apartments
Hi, I have a house in Gowanus & would like to get mechanicals out of the cellar. This is a 2 family house and I…
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bushwickbk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago
EIF facade concerns
Hello i’m about to close on a brownstone in brooklyn and it has an EIF system. I’m very concerned since I hear they are not…
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MDR
in Boiler Repair 11 years ago
Boiler problem - runs only intermittantly
I own an old brownstone with a gas fueled steam boiler. The house stays warm enough but I notice when I have been in the…
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sqhaexgkh
in Renovation 11 years ago
Demo
What’s a typical price for a full demo of a 1950sq foot townhouse? What would an asbestos abatement of kitchen floors and ceilings on one…
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stuntmanmike
in Antiques 11 years ago
Pier Mirror
Hi, looking for a Pier Mirror, 29″ or less wide. Seeing stuff out of NYC but worried about damage during shipping, would prefer to deal…
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nancib
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
carpet installation
I am looking for someone that can do a good job installing carpet on steps. Thank you in advance, Nancy
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Mini Split Worth It?
My wife and I am doing renovation to our townhouse and are thinking about putting in mini split units for the whole house. The cost…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Parking for the Week
We live in South Slope and will be going away for a week that has no days on which alternate side parking is suspended. We…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Permit to remove concrete from backyard?
Our backyard is poured concrete and we would like to remove it, which will surely involve some level of jackhammering. Dumpster situation/hauling aside, does anyone…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
vanity lights over surface-mounted medicine cabinet
I am having the hardest time finding vanity lights that could work over a surface-mounted medicine cabinet. We can’t do sconces bc the vanity is…
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years ago
tin ceilings - glossy or matte sheen?
What sheen to use for tin ceilings – glossy, matte, egg shell?
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brooklyn11215
in Doors 11 years ago
Custom Entry Doors
Looking for a recommendation for someone that can make custom entry doors for us. The building is not landmarked but has an arched opening and…
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mozeeatupu
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Need blank HPD inspection visit sheet
Hey all, Can someone scan in or take a photo and attach the inspection visit sheet that goes in the 6×9 frame that HPD requires?…
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joey3125
in General Contractors 11 years ago
Bathtub removal
I’m currently living in staten island,I was wondering how much would average cost to remove & install a new tub. standered size tub.Any recommendations? Greatly…
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jakester
in Heating 11 years ago
Looking to make an offer. Question about oil heat
I’m a Long time brownstoner reader, first time poster. My wife and I are looking to make an offer on a 2 family. The building…
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zhideng
in Garden 11 years ago
Cedar fence
We’re in the planning phases for a new backyard fence. We want to install a cedar fence and wanted to know what contractors people on…
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2wllc
in For Sale 11 years and 2 months ago
FS: RECLAIMED PINE FLOORING
Extra pine flooring for sale from a big money order. Absolutely beautiful and rare in spec. – Reclaimed, quarter-sawn, untreated, 2? thick, 9? wide, lengths…
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since2002
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Contemplating an Investment Property
I am seeking opinions on how and where best to invest in an income producing property. Cash available is $300,000\. Considering Queens (the new Brooklyn),…
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