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prop351
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 6 months ago
Do I need a permit to replace gas boiler?
I am replacing a gas boiler with another gas boiler for steam heat. Does the plumber I hire need to get a permit to remove…
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prop351
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 6 months ago
Do I need a permit to replace gas boiler?
I am replacing a gas boiler with another gas boiler for steam heat. Does the plumber I hire need to get a permit to remove…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 6 months ago
We are being audited by the DOB....
Our project, a 2 family Alt2 renovation, started with a self certification (Directive 14). At that time I was told that there would be a…
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wshlet
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 7 months ago
Dumpster Rental / Labor for Cleanout
Hi, I’m thisclose to closing on my house and have been informed the seller has not emptied out his basement as originally planned/agreed to. I’ve…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
renewed call for iron railing fabricator
I posted on this a few weeks ago. We need new railings for front stoop — traditional black iron, with scrolls, a few twists. Recs…
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wshlet
in Insurance 10 years and 7 months ago
Insurance Issues / Burglar Bar Removal?
Hi, I am thisclose to getting the clear to close on a home I’ve been in contract on for almost a year. Now that we…
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cobblehillbilly
in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago
Costa Mechior contact info?
Does anyone have a contact # or email for the facade guy Costa Mechior (sp?)
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kdnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations please! ROOFER skilled at REPOINTING & RECONSTRUCTION (cornice)!
I’d appreciate any recommendations or warnings. I have a Park Slope brownstone-style brick building. I need to replace roof before I install solar. Also need…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Where to find cast iron rail panels
I live in hoboken and my railing guy now says that he can’t get the railing panels I chose from his catalog (King Metals).[see attached…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Bathroom door
Where can shop for a frosted glass door for my bathroom . Thanks
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wshlet
in Insurance 10 years and 7 months ago
Insurance Issues / Burglar Bar Removal?
Hi, I am thisclose to getting the clear to close on a home I’ve been in contract on for almost a year. Now that we…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Remove Drywall over Plaster - Tips
Hi All, The town-house we are starting to renovate has lots of drywall all over, but also the old plaster ceiling and walls behind. There’s…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Custom Foam Moldings for Crown
Hi all, As an alternative to creating replica plaster moldings, I’ve read that you can foam (or a similar material) moldings made, cover them in…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Custom Foam Moldings for Crown
Hi all, As an alternative to creating replica plaster moldings, I’ve read that you can foam (or a similar material) moldings made, cover them in…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Custom Foam Moldings for Crown
Hi all, As an alternative to creating replica plaster moldings, I’ve read that you can foam (or a similar material) moldings made, cover them in…
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Shamrock
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Meter or Flat Rate Billing for Water
I have a building with 8 one bedroom apartments occupied by young couples. At the moment I am paying $8,000 a year in flat rate…
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Augustiner
in Heating 10 years and 7 months ago
anyone had a hydronic wood-pellet oven installed ?
Although there is a small tax incentive for wood-pellet ovens in NY, it seems they’re not installed at all in Brooklyn. One indicator is that…
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backeast
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Plumber to make minor change to outdoor gas line (for grill)
I have a gas line on the outside of the back wall of my building, that can be hooked up to a gas grill. Can…
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