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adam-f
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Mitsubishi DuctLess System Maintenance
Can anyone recommend someone who maintains and inspects these systems? Mine has been running for a couple of years now without any checkups and it…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Recommendations for preventing roof gutter downspouts from freezing over?
Both of our downspouts are completely solid blocks of ice right now. I know there are heat cables that you can feed down the downspout…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Any idea what these are for on roof?
I’ve accounted for all the drain vents, boiler vent and chimneys– but have two of these and not sure what they are for? Both are…
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varrcpte
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Stained glass repair
Trying to find someone to repair 3 original stained glass pieces in our entry way and 1 window in our interior that pivots at the…
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kidbklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Chair recaning
Can anyone recommend a reliable chair recanter?
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JLater
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Apartment rental beginning in July or August
We plan to begin renting our apartment (3BR/2 BTH in PS) this summer (relocating out of state) and are still trying to determine if we…
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landlord
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
How long does it take to rent commercial space?
I have a commercial space in center slope. Assuming the asking rent is market rate, how long should I typically expect to wait before it’s…
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varrcpte
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Stained glass repair
Trying to find someone to repair 3 original stained glass pieces in our entry way and 1 window in our interior that pivots at the…
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bowl-of-dicks
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Looking to rent a garden apartment in Prospect Heights/Park Slope
The title pretty much covers it… my fiancee and I currently live in a large 1 bedroom in Crown Heights, and are looking for a…
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Lincoln
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Spray Foam Insulation
We have bathroom located in the annex of our brownstone. When it gets really cold outside the pipes freeze. We’ve tried many different strategies to…
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eman134
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
started a steam to hydronic high efficiency boiler conversion....
Have to leave the steam boiler in place while I do the installation so that the renovation can move forward, but pretty impressive how small…
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eman134
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
started a steam to hydronic high efficiency boiler conversion....
Have to leave the steam boiler in place while I do the installation so that the renovation can move forward, but pretty impressive how small…
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randymcnally
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Seeking a Construction Superintendent for a Renovation Project
Hi – I am the owner of a three story townhome in the Brooklyn Navy Yard area. I am about to pull permits for an…
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bowl-of-dicks
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Looking to rent a garden apartment in Prospect Heights/Park Slope
The title pretty much covers it… my fiancee and I currently live in a large 1 bedroom in Crown Heights, and are looking for a…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Contractor requesting addt'l payment AFTER job completed?
Hi all – our cornice job FINALLY finished up on Monday, 9 months behind schedule. We have a contract with the roofer that was created…
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kenny-powers
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am in need of some architectural advice for my ca. 1910 house in Queens – it was originally one family, then converted into a…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Neighbor's facade falling apart
Our neighbor’s facade borders on our backyard, and it is currently in total disrepair. Our landscapers are actually afraid to do work in our backyard…
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kenny-powers
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am in need of some architectural advice for my ca. 1910 house in Queens – it was originally one family, then converted into a…
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