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wzszsekcntvhli
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Basement Floor Mystery
There are many mysteries in my basement that I have not been able to figure out, perhaps someone may have an answer here. The building…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Boiler Cleaning Company
Our Referral retired and we do not have anyone else we know of who Cleans or Decarbonizes a Boiler. Does anyone have a recommendation of…
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centerslope
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
How to ventilate an interior, ground floor bathroom?
Can anyone recommend an air filter and dehumidifying unit that I can install in the basement directly below the problematic bathroom? I have no plausible…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Trick To Remove Condensation Residue From Inside Window
This winter one of my aluminum framed windows has developed a severe case of water droplets and white scaling on the inside of the panes….…
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reccomand1nyc
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Bedroom door widths, ADA compliant?
hi neighbors! we are in the midst of a renovation and our architect said that door widths must be 2’10” to meet ADA code for…
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irinamikhail1
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
ISO window replacement/repair company
We are looking at having our windows repaired or replaced. So far we’ve spoken with Power and Andersen. Would love to find a smaller local…
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annissa12
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
For sale: Cast iron double farm style sink, footed tub, smaller sink
These are all original to an 1870s house in Brooklyn. They are a little rough after 150 years or so of use–I think they would…
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annissa12
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Suing a contractor
I hired a contractor–actually the husband of a friend–who vastly overcharged and charged for things that were never done or never bought. I filed a…
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tmnmwzblwkuosi
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Plumber / water meter replacement / cost
I own a commercial property in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. It has two water meters, they were both vandalized and ripped off the building. I need…
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finsteraarhorn
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Walk-in shower contractor recommendations
For a bathroom renovation, I am planning to have a 3 x 5 foot walk-in shower built – I’m thinking to have this done with…
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pammccray27
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Closing an inherited open permit
Curious if anyone has experience closing permits that were started by a previous homeowner? We are considering purchasing a property where the current homeowner did…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Moving a kitchen
We’re thinking of moving the location of our Bed Stuy townhouse kitchen up from garden to parlor floor without moving the gas line. I.e. switching…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Renovations and taxes
Does anyone have information on how much taxes increase after a renovation on a 2 Family Home? And how this relates tot he cost of…
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slimc
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Leak - main plumbing waste stack
Just noticed water dripping down the stone basement wall by the main stack. I think my tenants were both showering in separate bathrooms and then…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Insurance Recommendation
Does anyone have recommendations for homeowners/hazard insurance providers for values above $1.5M. Nationwide and Allstate said the amount was too high. Wondering if Chubb is…
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sallyleonard
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
ISO Parlor floor pocket shutters
Just moved into the parlor floor of a brownstone and looking for salvaged pocket shutters to put in two bedroom windows that each measure 111″…
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chipito
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Steam pipe vent that doesn’t rattle
The tallest steam pipe in our house that goes up through four floors has a vent on it that eventually rattles after replacing it. Is…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Put mini split condenser on roof, or mount to side of building?
Hey folks, I’m considering installing some mini splits in my 1920 Ridgewood brick 2 family house. I’m looking to do it myself, and am in…
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santos
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
doors
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