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jamesmith
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Take Care Central Brooklyn NYC
In 2004, the Health Department created a citywide health policy called to help improve the health of New Yorkers. TCNY identifies 10 key areas that…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
EXTERIOR WALL SOUNDPROOFING BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Does anyone have any experience and/or thoughts about GREEN GLUE http://www.greengluecompany.com and QUIET ROCK http://www.quietrock.com Are there other better and more efficient ways to soundproof…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Custom glass
A friend of mine needs 2 pieces of 1/4 inch tempered texture or ripple glass cut in 11” diameter circle. Do you know anyone who…
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ilovestoops
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
How much $ to hold back after renov?
After the gut renov of a bathroom, how much (%) should be held back from payments to the plumber, and for how long, after job…
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aurelien
in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 5 months ago
115v mini-split wiring
Hi, I bought a 115v Gree 9,000 btu ductless mini-split. The person who did the installation is certified and was recommended by the store who…
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bhabe
in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 5 months ago
In search of new steam heat specialist
We moved to a new place this year and the heating system clearly needs to be rebalanced (banging, knocking, the whole lot). In our old…
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ixnaycb20
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
Burnham steam heater - Water issue
Attempted to turn on my heating system last night. I drained some water out of the system and then added water back in (believe it…
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citigyz
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
House cleaner
We need a house cleaner (service) that can clean painted woodwork that goes almost to the ceiling. Need to have the hole house done. Any…
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bridgesandpowerlines
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Nest protect up to code in NYC?
Hi, We are installing a new fire/CO system (hardwired) and wanted to go with the Nest system but were told it might not meet NYC…
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someonecalleddob
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
I want to completely gut renovate my 2nd floor. Floor plan suggestions.
This is my current plan as is. What would you recommend as the best use of my space? How can I make this better?
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Intercom for a three family
Hi- I’m looking for a company that sells and installs intercoms suitable for a 3 family brownstone. Nothing fancy just a buzzer and intercom in…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Intercom for a three family
Hi- I’m looking for a company that sells and installs intercoms suitable for a 3 family brownstone. Nothing fancy just a buzzer and intercom in…
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ixnaycb20
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
Burnham steam heater - Water issue
Attempted to turn on my heating system last night. I drained some water out of the system and then added water back in (believe it…
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aeonray
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Illegal three level extension to back of brownstone house
The new owners of the house next door are currently building a cinder block extension to their brownstone, in order to extend the property 18’…
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borderline
in Landlord 11 years and 5 months ago
Death of a Tenant
Unfortunately, my tenant passed away recently. We had a good relationship for the duration of stay and the tenant will be greatly missed. I was…
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ps158
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 6 months ago
windows: have our GC install or sub it out on our own?
A GC we are considering to hire on an extensive renovation of our house would like to replace all the windows himself. The windows are…
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clumpo
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Cost of a boiler gas valve replacement?
I have a Gas boiler that won’t fire up. I did the usual self diagnostics with the thermocouple and pilot light but I can’t get…
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reno62
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
DOB Structural Inspections Quote
Appropriate range of fees for Structural Special Inspections required by DOB? Just received a quote for 18,000 to inspect gut renovation of townhouse (new stairs,…
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