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nwilcke
in Landlord 12 years and 5 months ago
Need advice from other landlords re: tenant turnover
Hi, fellow landlords: I own a 3 family house and live abroad, so I rely on tenants to act as supers. I have a consistent…
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karenanne9
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
ECB Violations -- Gas Line and Horizontal Balusters; SEP unit in Queens
Greetings. We had an inspection on a self-certified type 2 alteration last week and have two issues that I’d appreciate advice on. First, the easy…
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architerp
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
ConEd Requesting Differentiation b/w New & Existing Loads
I’m in the process of converting my home into a legal two family and I contacted ConEd to come in and upgrade my gas service…
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karenanne9
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mitsubishi City Multi Review
We installed the Mitsubishi City Multi in our brownstone duplex and I wanted to report after the freezing temperatures that it’s been great. Worked great…
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JenKG
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
ISO builder or source for front garbage can container
My small apt building has something of a mess of metal garbage cans by its front door which are quite unsightly. I see other buildings…
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suzy
in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago
problem with boiler
Our steam heat boiler keeps shutting off, and we’re trying to figure out who we should call– this is our first winter as homeowners. It’s…
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architerp
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
ConEd Requesting Differentiation b/w New & Existing Loads
I’m in the process of converting my home into a legal two family and I contacted ConEd to come in and upgrade my gas service…
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hooky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Navien Expert??
Does anyone here really know there way around the Navien systems? I have a CH-240 and it’s always been a struggle (just installed post Sandy,…
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widthom
in Garden 14 years and 10 months ago
What's this plant?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dee4a79dc9b2- There’s a bunch of these in my garden… some in a raised bed and some more wild. Greenish/redish leaves. They seem healthy enough but…
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katarusa
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Best deal in kitchen appliances
Please recommend to get the best deal to obtain dishwasher.
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cate
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
High Con Ed charges?
Our monthly bill is about $150 for our 1,800 square foot duplex. Does this seem high? We leave 10 lightbulbs on all day and four…
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NewOwner
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Security door plus insect screen - it can't be that hard, can it?
Brownstoners, I would love your help. I would like to replace an existing screen door with a security door that also has an insect screen.…
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delabklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Stoop Renovation
Hi all, I need to have my brownstone stoop resurfaced, as it is cracking and crumbling. I’ve spoken to several contractors and one thing that…
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karenanne9
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
ECB Violations -- Gas Line and Horizontal Balusters; SEP unit in Queens
Greetings. We had an inspection on a self-certified type 2 alteration last week and have two issues that I’d appreciate advice on. First, the easy…
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kensny
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
structural repairs to brownstone steps
Hello I am not familiar with the internal construction of brownstone stoop / steps, other than what can be clearly observed from the outside or…
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kensny
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
temporary stabilization of brownstone facade
Hi While I am fairly familiar with the processes and materials used for repairing and replacing brownstone facades (multiple coat concrete methods, etc), I am…
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arch007
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Special Inspections
Anyone know a PE who can do structural and sprinkler inspections? The structural is very minor. project is in Bk. Thanks
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backeast
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
No Water in Boiler Gauge Glass
I have one-pipe steam heat with a gas boiler. I flush the low water cutoff every week or so and usually add some water to…
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