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dumbogirl

in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago

boiler on its last legs -- help me decide on the best heating option?

I have an old boiler that looks like it’s about to die soon based on corrosion levels. (Gas-powered.) Am thinking about eventually installing central air…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

nanner08

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago

Removing ductwork

Working on a 4-story brownstone that used to be multi-family (no longer). Sometime in the 1970s, a centralized ventilation system was added. There is a…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

lilshalimar

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago

Plumbing Stolen during renovation!!!

I’m renovating a place in Stuyvesant Heights and someone broke in and stole all of the copper pipe out of the place. They even took…

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jty2

in Roofing 11 years and 5 months ago

Gutter/Downspout cleaning

Can anyone recommend someone to clean out leaves, etc from downspouts? What is a rough cost for someone to come a couple times a year…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

libertyh

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago

Crack in the plaster ceiling

Two years ago we redid our upstairs bathroom, adding a clawfoot tub. We have just noticed that what was a small crack in the parlor…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

hdryder90

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago

Snow Removal Carroll Gardens

Looking for someone to perform the snow removal for our Brownstone in Carroll Gardens this winter any recommendations?

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hdryder90

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago

Snow Removal Carroll Gardens

Looking for someone to perform the snow removal for our Brownstone in Carroll Gardens this winter any recommendations?

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seanfitz

in Real Estate - Rentals 11 years and 5 months ago

What to do about rent?

We have a brownstone in Carroll Gardens that has been handed down through the family, some of the tenants have been there a long time…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

pfmnyc

in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 5 months ago

Lovely mantle with over mantle mirror for sale

I would love to sell this large mantle/overmantle mirror. It is in excellent condition. Measures about 88″ over all, 60″ wide and opening is approximately…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

anotherposter

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

What to do with this old chandelier

We took down this (working) light fixture and I don’t know what to do with it. Feel free to make an offer if you want…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

bkvfx

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

price for snake camera?

does anyone had a plumber come and use a snake camera to look into a pipe that is not accessible?  if so, how much does…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

fiscarel

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago

FHA condo approval for reverse mortgage qualification

I am looking into reverse mortgage possibilities but my condo must be first be FHA approved. Does anyone have experience in this area?

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dumbogirl

in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago

boiler on its last legs -- help me decide on the best heating option?

I have an old boiler that looks like it’s about to die soon based on corrosion levels. (Gas-powered.) Am thinking about eventually installing central air…

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lz26

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago

Fireplaces

I am looking for vintage style or vintage ceramic fireplace tiles to restore a mantel. I need enough tiles for a full surround, but they…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

mortgageslave

in Counters 11 years and 5 months ago

Looking for granite

Any suggestions for a place to buy a couple slabs of Absolute Black granite for a countertop? We’ve gotten some high prices and I know…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

rhjmem

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago

Plumbing Signoffs

I am converting a two family to a three family. Can Some of the Plumbing be signed off before the other plumbing is completed. Or…

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ps158

in Cellar 11 years and 5 months ago

cellar hatch - where to buy, what to look for?

Where’s a good place to buy a decent, inexpensive cellar hatch? Nothing fancy but we want something that is very secure, will keep water out,…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

deva

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Recommendation for Heating Specialist (Eman134 on this forum)

I would like to put in a great word in for E. Duphny, he is known as eman134 on this forum. My recently installed high…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

blueplastic

in Doors 11 years and 5 months ago

Pocket Doors for Sale Images

OK, correctly sized images attached for previous post. Thanks

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blueplastic

in Doors 11 years and 5 months ago

Pocket Doors for Sale Images

OK, correctly sized images attached for previous post. Thanks

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