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minasimon
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Oil to Gas Boiler Conversion Recommendations
Has anyone participated in the NatGrid program and used any of their recommended vendors: Metropolitan Heat and Power of Coney Island Ave, Parkset Plumbing of…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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sunspot19
in Insurance 13 years and 9 months ago
Insurance - replacement value and price per square foot
So I am quite confused. I have seen lots of posts about setting your insurance based on replacement value and that different firms will come…
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carlyfreedom
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone used Joe Calbrese (roofing, etc)
We have a leak through the roof and/or brick. Has anybody used Joe Calbrese for roof/brick repair? Thoughts? Thanks!
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anon552
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
Vulcan Waterproofing: Any experiences (good or bad)?
Considering three bids on basement waterproofing. Vulcan came in lower than the other two. Significantly lower. Each promised to do the same job, each provides…
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dovee
in Inspection 13 years and 9 months ago
SRO Boiler Inspection Help!
We are having our boiler inspection in 3 days and want to be as prepared as possible. Can anyone help me with general building codes…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 13 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone worked with M. Hoque Gen Construction Co.?
A had someone from M. Hoque Gen Construction Co give me an estimate on waterproofing my cellar. I really liked the 3 options he presented…
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gretschgirl
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
building code for insulation?
I’ve looked high and low for info about NYC building code for insulation. Is there a place this can be found online? Anyone…
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sunspot19
in Alarm 13 years and 9 months ago
Home Alarm System - switching to ADT or another option
When I renovated I used an independent person to do our installation of a honeywell based alarm system. For one year I had a contract…
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sunspot19
in Insurance 13 years and 9 months ago
Insurance - replacement value and price per square foot
So I am quite confused. I have seen lots of posts about setting your insurance based on replacement value and that different firms will come…
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realestate
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
Jeld-Wen windows - quality?
Anyone have these in their home? We’re putting them in a gut-reno’ed attached small (16.5′, 3 story) brownstone. We chose the kind that are wood-clad…
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Cornelia
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Roosting Pigeons
I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice. Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…
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twiessmann
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Vendor Warning: Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing
I just wanted to warn people away from using Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing (who are, unfortunately, a listed vendor on this site). Not only do…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 9 months ago
Reliable lead paint testing?
How reliable are those kits you get at Home Depot to test for lead paint? I have some paint chips from a ceiling and also…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner 13 years and 9 months ago
mold remediation?
we had a few leaks from the hurricane. we know there is some moisture in the walls still. can someone recommend a good entity to…
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callalily
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago
Source for old-fashioned slotted screws?
Anyone know an old hardware store in Brooklyn or other local source for slotted screws? I’m looking for regular small slotted wood screws to install…
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ppwest
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
investment property
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e777e4eaa1ab-processed-httpshortsaledailynewscomwp-contentuploads200911investmentpropertyjpg.jpg I know it is hard to give advice without knowing details, but I would really appreciate you old-timers giving me some fatherly/motherly advice. I…
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