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anotherposter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
parking garage rent change question
We keep a car in a big garage with monthly rent. I just dropped off my check for for this month and the attendant said…
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robinita13
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
weil mcclean boiler repair
Does anyone have a recommendation for Weil McClean boiler repair? We are having a terrible time trying to get ours fixed.
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Gas riser diagram when filing
I am planning to renovate a townhouse. Do I have to file a gas riser diagram with DOB? Thank you for comments.
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chowfun
in Landlord 12 years and 1 month ago
Rent stabilization for Converted Property from 6 to 3 family
The property I recently purchased was legally converted from 6 family to 3 family about 15 years ago. One apartment was rent stabilized and the…
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flaexpat
in Waste Management 12 years and 4 months ago
Acceptable garbage/recycling containers
We recently moved into a garden apartment in Cobble Hill. The previous tenant left us his garbage/recycling cans, but told us NYC won’t pick them…
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nuyorkgurl
in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago
Do I need a second exit on the ground floor of a duplex?
We occupy the duplex of our 3 family brownstone (ground & parlor floor). Parlor floor has front door exit to street and back door exit…
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dnk
in Utilities 13 years and 1 month ago
Water and Sewer Line Protection Program -- scam or legit?
Hi All, Just got a letter from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection exhorting me to begin a protection plan with 3rd party vendor…
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ilovewatermelon
in Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
sewer replacement cost question
I’m looking to replace the sewer line from my house to the city pipe, I call a plumber, he came measure it and it’s about…
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concernedcitizen
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Terrazzo repair
Hello, I am in need of a terrazzo floor repair contractor. Project is part of an entrance restoration of a 40 family apartment building in…
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keal66
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 9 months ago
Need an Interior Designer
I am looking for an Interior Designer and i just got a quote for 375.00 per Hr. Can anyone tell me the going rate for…
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concernedcitizen
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Terrazzo repair
Hello, I am in need of a terrazzo floor repair contractor. Project is part of an entrance restoration of a 40 family apartment building in…
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ppmcnulty
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
HVAC Recommendations Please
Hi. We are replacing our boiler (hot water radiators) and installing mini splits in our three-story townhouse that is 13′ x 40′. I am looking…
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anotherposter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
parking garage rent change question
We keep a car in a big garage with monthly rent. I just dropped off my check for for this month and the attendant said…
0
microfiche
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago
Still Struggling to find Replacement Hearth Tiles
This topics been covered before but not having any joy with suggestions that have been shared previously unfortunately: Victorian Fireplace Store doesn’t have my color…
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minasimon
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Oil to Gas Conversion
We’re planning on converting to gas. What is the usual procedure: DOB/FDNY permits, installation, oil tank pumpout, clean and fill, inspection? Is the tank filled…
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robinita13
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
weil mcclean boiler repair
Does anyone have a recommendation for Weil McClean boiler repair? We are having a terrible time trying to get ours fixed.
0
ppmcnulty
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
HVAC Recommendations Please
Hi. We are replacing our boiler (hot water radiators) and installing mini splits in our three-story townhouse that is 13′ x 40′. I am looking…
0
misconformist
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
Roof deck requirements? Can I use a pedestal system? PVC roofing?
I am about to install a new roof over the current membrane. I would eventually like to use it as a roof deck. From what…
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