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nveygryozfsf
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Steam heat and circulating pump issues
I have steam heating off of a gas boiler in brooklyn. The steam heating heats the upper 2 floors of my row home. For the…
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jimcornell55
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Contractor advice
I’m close to finishing some renovation work. Halfway through the job, the contractor started taking on other jobs and working inconsistently. He only scoped the…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Excavation Recommendation
Hi – I am looking to do an excavation in my cellar but was quoted > 6 figures from one company. Wanted to check to…
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claudiasaunders11
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Chimney sweep recommendation
need one flue cleaned.
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resident2
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
It would help if all the owners that share the rights to the driveway form an
association to help maintain, sweep out the drive every once in a while, repairs, maintenance, shovel the snow etc as well as mutually enforcing the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sq ft cost to level and drywall ceiling
I was curious what the sq ft price range should be for leveling and sheetrock for a ceiling (without priming). Anyone have any recent estimates?
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sandietrombert
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Looking for someone to dig out our sewer pit (19.5" x 31")
Our sewer pit is filled with dirt and rocks. Our plumber needs to access the pipes and I’m looking for someone to dig out the…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Studs for basement- metal or Pressure treated wood?
Any suggestions what’s best for framing out a basement which has some humidity and will be better in case water gets in- should I use…
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mgqestyhopzzyh
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
gas dryer
I have an existing gas dryer that recently broke. I am receiving so much conflicting information regarding replacing the dryer. I have been told I…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Exterior Wood Panel Repaint
We plan to maintain the building’s exterior facade. It’s 4 story condo with wood panel for the facade. Any recommendation about contractor to do the…
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somuchwork
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Checking out contractors
I have found a roofer to redo the roof deck on my brownstone extension. My question is how do you go about checking out their…
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bkngwfnyduru
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Appraiser?
We rent in a brownstone we are trying to convert to condos. Is there an appraiser we can use to get the building value? Want…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Where are all the "buyers brokers "
Is it just me or are all New York real estate brokers “seller brokers” and not “buyers brokers”. We posted a FSBO for our 2br/2bth…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Clothing moths in vestibule
Dear neighbors, Even after extermination, we have clothing moths in our vestibule. A couple per day. We are stumped – could they be up in…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Wood window suggestions
Does anyone have experience with Pella, Marvin, etc. and have a strong opinion on best all wood window?Thank you so much!!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Contractor to fix chimney
Hello all, My inactive brick chimney on a bushwick row house needs some repair. I think it wasn’t in great shape to begin with, and…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Name that pest! Anyone able to ID what’s causing this?
I pulled some cabinets away from the wall in the basement and found a pile of this stuff. It was also near the window frame.…
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classc1
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Paint stripping of wood in Brownstone- cost, time involved, recommendation
Hi, I’m Looking for someone to strip the paint on the wood in a brownstone. Stairs, window moldings, etc. Can anyone give an example of…
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true
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Pull down roof access ladder
Are there any rules against installing a pull down roof access ladder vs a stationary one? Ours is in the hallway and we have toddlers…
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ning
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Electric Vehicle Charging circuit installation recs
I am looking for licensed electrician who has done EV installation, including all permits. From Tesla web site: The recommended home charging installation option for…
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