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Springs
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Powder coating heater covers
I would like to know if there is a local company in Brooklyn that would be able to powder coat 2 heating/AC unit covers. They…
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wilneida
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Moving - What Do I Have To Do To NOT Take Them With Me
I’m moving because of Noseeums in my house. What do I have to do to NOT take them with me. Thank You.
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momolito
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
how much should it cost to tile about 4-5 feet of wall in a tiny bathroom about
64-24 inches. About 90 sq ft of tile? Ballpark cost. I feel like my contractor is gouging me! Subway tiles and a trim of about…
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makainyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Noisy Steam Heating System
Hi, We are having an issue with banging in the steam heating system. When boiler kicks on there is loud banging for about 5 minutes.…
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megannyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Finishing basement
I’m looking to finish my basement in a brownstone and am not sure whether I need a general contractor, architect, design-build, etc. The basement is…
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katiekatie
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
water damage in wall. please help!
Hello, the wall plaster is buckling and cracking in top floor of brownstone. The damage in the top back corner wall of the house, ahout…
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hkhouselove
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Full Renovation job on a small 2 family brick house
Hey Everyone! I used to post here all the time under gemini10. I see some of the old gang is still here – that’s great!…
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deanbh
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
AirBNB law
How do people feel about the new law banning AirBNB in NYC for whole apartments on rentals less than 30 days? – http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/21/13361536/airbnb-new-york-cuomo-bill-ban-short-term
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Adding additional electric meter
I have a two family house with two electric and two gas meters. I want to add a third electric meter to cover the common…
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adam_dahill
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Small Steel Deck Visible from Street in Landmarked Neighborhood?
I’m looking for examples of steel decks (off parlor) that have been approved in Landmarked districts. I have a corner property where the rear of…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Recs on landscape contractors for backyard grading
We need basic grading of our brownstone backyard (30′ x 10′) before the winter. We have no plants back there, so this would just entail…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Back yard cleaning
Would anyone have a backyard cleaner recommendation? It’s not just removal of trash and dead growth, it would involve leveling the ground. The yard isn’t…
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patrickburnsjr
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Inquiries About Parlor Floor Height & Roof Decks Being Difficult To Approve
can find reasonable solutions from Susan of Sketch & Hammer,designer & builder of decks in collaboration with Scott of Schnall & Schnall,PE. & expediter.
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OCT 29 - 2 Block Wide Stoop Sale (Lefferts Place x Classon/St. James)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 – 10AM-3PM (RAIN DATE NOVEMBER 5th) Start your holiday shopping! Great bargains! Who knows what you will find? Antiques – Vintage…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Can someone explain why food use is permitted but, cooking is not on a site?
Is this like a Starbucks but not a Chipotle or something?
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chukat
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Chandelier Cleaning
I have two chandeliers that need to be taken down and cleaned, preferably offsite. One of them may need to be repaired. Can anyone recommend…
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brooklynchic
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone changed the main beam in their cellar recently?
If yes, I am looking for contractor recommendations if you were satisfied with the work done. I was quoted 8K and I am looking for…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Thorocoat v. Bestcoat
So I’ve read a lot about Thorocoat (including some all threads on here) and was set on using it, when no one around Brooklyn seems…
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