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lyndapak

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Oil heated Boiler & Oil Delivery

Happy almost spring, Brownstoners! I’ve combed through the forums for recommendations on good, solid, reliable companies who provide services for oil heated boilers/ AND oil…

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Updated 11 years ago

nancyk

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Bassett Mid-Century Modern Desk

Bassett mid century modern desk with brass pulls. 6 dovetailed drawers. 47?W x 20?D x 30?H. Very good condition. $375 e-mail me at ilrms40 at…

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zhideng

in Decks and Porches 11 years ago

Stone for backyard

I am in the process of renovating my backyard and wanted to know where people got stone for the backyard. I currently have some existing…

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Updated 11 years ago

jjq

in Roofers 11 years ago

80 Year Old Insulation In Skylight

Can anyone tell me what my skylight is insulated with? Please see picture. What would be the modern alternative to this old and decaying insulation?…

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Updated 11 years ago

basementbound

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

Soil test

We are building a deck and have been asked to do a soil test (boring test for TR4) Can anybody recommend an engineer who is…

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Updated 11 years ago

johnnybgood

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Need new stoop installed. Debating a completely metal vs stone/brick

I am debating the two because I have been looking at “newer” ones and they all seem to be falling apart in my area. I…

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Updated 11 years ago

ejalbk

in Legal 11 years ago

Paying off a Mortgage: Attorney Needed?

Our coop has a very small mortgage that is going to mature in a few months and the owners have decided to just pay it…

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Updated 11 years ago

pnewbie

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago

Partial glass enclosure for tub - thoughts?

Hi All, We are currently renovating our bathroom and our designer suggested a partial glass enclosure for our tub. I know the half glass enclosure…

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Updated 11 years ago

sqhaexgkh

in Environmental and Green Design 11 years ago

Solar Panels

Hi– I am looking into solar panels for my home. I am wondering if anyone out there has experience with 1) solar panel and DOB…

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Updated 11 years ago

knassi

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago

Painting a stoop

I have a brick row house with a stoop that needs help. The concrete slabs that sit on each step are coming apart on about…

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parkslope101

in Co-Op Related 11 years ago

coop attorney versed in roof rights?

we purchased a top-floor co-op apartment about a year ago that included roof rights. we’ve just started exploring building a railing so we can add…

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Updated 11 years ago

pwnnyc

in Electricians 11 years and 3 months ago

Electrician - tip for service?

I’m about to wrap up an approx 8 day job where an electrician is installing some new receptacles, switches, lights, etc in my 1908 PLG…

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Updated 11 years ago

bigmaq

in Building Code 11 years ago

Outdoor Pizza Oven in Backyard

Greetings – I plan on building an outdoor pizza oven in my backyard. The backyard is like all the other backyards in Brooklyn: fenced in,…

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ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago

FROZEN PIPES - advice needed

Our contractor just rebuilt our small 5′ X 6′ or so extension off the back of our house. It’s our laundry room. I’m VERY concerned…

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Updated 11 years ago

sqhaexgkh

in Environmental and Green Design 11 years ago

Solar Panels

Hi– I am looking into solar panels for my home. I am wondering if anyone out there has experience with 1) solar panel and DOB…

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brooklyndslr

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Landlord selling -- Legally, how often can realtor show my apartment?

Thank you in advance. I just moved in and found out last week that the landlord is selling the building (4 units). My sublease is…

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Updated 11 years ago

11211

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago

regular clog and flood - who can re-pitch waste line

We have about 2 clogs per year where we have to call roto-rooter or similar to get the waste-line flowing again From my research it…

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patolucas

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

Frozen Water Main

Woke up this morning and had no water anywhere in the house. I’m pretty sure the water main froze somewhere between the street and my…

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Updated 11 years ago

parkslope101

in Co-Op Related 11 years ago

coop attorney versed in roof rights?

we purchased a top-floor co-op apartment about a year ago that included roof rights. we’ve just started exploring building a railing so we can add…

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elisenew

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 2 months ago

Governale Radiators (smell)

Last winter Gateway Plumbers installed two new Governale cast iron radiators in our apartment. We had no idea at the time that we were meant…

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Updated 11 years ago

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