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mouster728
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 8 months ago
White Rogers programmable Digital Thermostat for Sale
I had a new furnace installed yesterday and before I realized it, the installer had removed my existing, perfectly functional programmable thermostat and installed a…
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landlord
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Need architect/plumber recommendation for DOB 30 day notice
Got a notice from DOB that I have to have an RPZ installed on my water line. DOB requires an architect to submit drawing for…
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miss718
in Roofers 10 years and 8 months ago
Rats in neighbor's completely overgrown back yard
Our neighbor has let her back yard go, completely, over the last few years. It is full of overflowing, unused compost bins, old tubs, plant…
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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Dirt removal
After some intense landscaping in the front and backyard, I now have approx 10cf of dirt that I need removed – it’s packaged into 6…
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speechboy
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
What Is the Civil Penalty For Alt2 Construction Work Without A Permit?
I’m trying to find out about doing a no-work permit and can’t get a clear answer on what the civil penalty for doing previously unpermitted…
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speechboy
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
What Is the Civil Penalty For Alt2 Construction Work Without A Permit?
I’m trying to find out about doing a no-work permit and can’t get a clear answer on what the civil penalty for doing previously unpermitted…
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speechboy
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
What Is the Civil Penalty For Alt2 Construction Work Without A Permit?
I’m trying to find out about doing a no-work permit and can’t get a clear answer on what the civil penalty for doing previously unpermitted…
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workisfun
in Landlord 10 years and 8 months ago
landlord nightmare
hi landlords and tenants, my tenants reported to me on sunday evening that their boiler was not providing hot water. the gas is fine, but…
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hildaknobler
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
IT/computer/network technician
Hello all. First post on this forum. We are in need of home computer/network help. Network already installed, so this is maintenance, and also help…
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dwbh
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Stain on my white carpet
Hi ! I run a boutique and inside I have put a white fluffy carpet. I agree I made a mistake in putting a white…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Reduce Heating Costs?
My steam system has a 4″ (I think, it’s large) insulated main running the length of the house (45′). I recently checked behind the walls…
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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Dirt removal
After some intense landscaping in the front and backyard, I now have approx 10cf of dirt that I need removed – it’s packaged into 6…
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hbranty
in Sewer 12 years and 2 months ago
Tree roots in OLD sewer line and chemical treatments -- good idea?
Our sewer line backed up and tree roots were discovered inside it. The sewer company recommended using a chemical treatment to dissolve roots — but…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Reduce Heating Costs?
My steam system has a 4″ (I think, it’s large) insulated main running the length of the house (45′). I recently checked behind the walls…
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ebeniste
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Steam Radiator flush - plumber recommendation?
We’re looking to have our steam radiators flushed. There are eight radiators split between three floors. Can anyone recommend a plumber, HVAC, or radiator specialist…
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terryhoppy
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
auto mechanic
Hi: I have a Toyota matrix wagon; does anyone know of a good mechanic in Brooklyn other than Toyota to fix and maintain my car;…
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scarimbolo2000
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Basic home renovation questions
Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…
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brooklyn72
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Facade Repairs
We plan to get our façade repaired starting in the spring 2016; would like to start interviewing contractors soon. If anyone can provide us a…
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