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aqueenlee

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Gas line pipe installer

Happy New Year everyone! Looking for vendor recommendations. I need to replace gas line pipes for stove gas and furnace gas from a 3rd floor…

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ndupart

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

When your GC leaves the job before finishing...

Completion but our GC wants to remove himself from the project and associated permits even though we have been more than patient and supportive. I…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

lawyer to advise on 2-family to Condo conversion

Can anyone recommend a lawyer to advise on the costs of converting a two family to two condos? I currently am the owner of a…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

terryhoppy

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

radiator replacement

recs for person who will replace radiator

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

graph26

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Do I need a Structural Engineer or Architect?

I am about to buy a brownstone that needs some structure changes ( add additional kitchen and bathroom). I am a designer and I have…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

mjkelly

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

landlord listing own rental by self vs broker

I am thinking about listing a rental unit in my property by myself but it seems that i am unable to post to Zillow without…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Plumber recommendation for Lochinvar boiler

Can someone recommend a plumber with experience with Lochinvar boilers. The Lochinvar boiler is making more noise than usual. What type of maintenance is required…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Fort_Green_p_nut

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Structural Engineer reco?

Our newly purchased brownstone is saggy on the top floor around the general area of the staircase. I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Boiler room 2 family house code

Hi, I have 2 family house in crown heights, Now I have a gas furnace and gas heater in the basement. The basement have small…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

rene

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: cast iron fireplace front 30.5 x 30.5

As per title, cast iron fireplace front/heating unit. 30.5 x 30.5 dimensions. Not exactly sure what it originally did/how it works – but as per…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Free Brand New Soapstone kitchen countertop

Free brand new kitchen countertop from Vermont Soapstone Company . We were going to use in our Greenpoint townhouse renovation but the sink cutout was…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

CGmodern

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

roofer for patch

hi. anyone have a good roofer they can recommend for a (hopefully) simple patch job in CG? i’m out of town so can’t do it…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

New Doors

Before and after of a jod done by us. [20191209_113212](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:404j:20191209_113212.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

mozeeatupu

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Lighting by Gregory similar store

Since Gregory closed, where are people shopping for lights, with selection and a knowledgeable sales staff?

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

kimthorn10

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Alternative gas supplier

Has anyone in Brooklyn found a good alternative natural gas supplier other than National Grid ?

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Commercial Steam Boiler Repair Recommendation

We have a commercial steam boiler that has too much water. We changed the lower water cut off, MM water feeder, but the water is…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

stuyheights

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Roofer recommendation & solar

Closing on a 2 unit double duplex we plan on holding as an investment property. The property needs a new roof and I have gathered…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

sixyearsandcounting

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

repetitive background noise - mechanical malfunction?

Hi, this post is on behalf of a friend who has lived in her building for several years without any major issues. Recently she has…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Seller agent asking buyer for pre approval.

Seller agent asked me(buyer no agent) to bring my pre approval, I do not plan to give a full ask offer. Should I get pre…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Cost of an Extension

I’m looking for ballpark figures on a one story extension with a deck on top. We’d like extension would be the full width (16’7″) but…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

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