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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Current window installation cost (Marvin, landmarked)
I know this is a common topic – just wanted to confirm if $2k per window is the going rate these days for installation of…
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decoart
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Brooklyn multi-family insurance spike since 2020
My insurance was about $2300 on average from 2017 – 2020. Then the insurance has jumped massively. See below. Insurance is from SageSure. My Manhattan…
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jakester
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Mini-Split contractor reco
Hi all, does anyone had a great experience or reco for a Brooklyn based contractor installing Mini-split/heat pump system? After digging into it, I’m feeling…
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Cole
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
How Cold do Cellars Get
I have a brownstone attached on two sides. We’re going all-electric and getting rid of gas (let’s not start that argument again – if it…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Contractor needed for full house renovation
I bought a small frame house in very poor condition. I have architect and engineering plans and am ready to get bids from contractors. It’s…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Landlord attorney
Can anyone recommend an attorney for a landlord that is going to start the process of evicting tenants? The location is Brooklyn. Also what have…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
First time homeowner in Ridgewood. Any tips?
Hi folks, my wife and I are in contract on our first ever home purchase–a small two-family house in Ridgewood, Queens. (I know it’s not…
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Alternative to Built Roof Deck
I have a nice accessible roof and would like to put some patio furniture — chairs, table, etc. What are some alternatives to building a…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
outside shed
appreciate a recommendation to rebuild my existing outside shed attached to my brownstone. thanks
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Alternative to Built Roof Deck
I have a nice accessible roof and would like to put some patio furniture — chairs, table, etc. What are some alternatives to building a…
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natgin
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Sidewalk Repairs
Our insurance company is requiring some sidewalk repairs at our brownstone, so I’m looking for Contractor Recommendations. We’re in a landmarked section of Ft. Greene,…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Plumber recommendation for Duravit wall mount toilet?
Hi, we have a great plumber, Willie Puig, for our occasional plumbing problems but he doesn’t know anything about wall mount toilets. One of ours…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
outside shed
appreciate a recommendation to rebuild my existing outside shed attached to my brownstone. thanks
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Overfill of coolant in mini-split A/C aircon system?
Has this happened to anyone? I think it may have happened to me. In August, my system had a balky controller. I called my usual…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Overfill of coolant in mini-split A/C aircon system?
Has this happened to anyone? I think it may have happened to me. In August, my system had a balky controller. I called my usual…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Rec for A/C aircon service provider?
I have a Daikin mini-split system that requires some potentially significant service. If you like your A/C service guy, please provide me his name and…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Rec for A/C aircon service provider?
I have a Daikin mini-split system that requires some potentially significant service. If you like your A/C service guy, please provide me his name and…
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Pet safe exterminator
Hi, We are in a two family house and our upstairs tenants have seen a mouse. We need to find a good exterminator but we…
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