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alexbklyn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Flushometer toilet
Hi all, I am redoing my bathroom in a pre-war coop apartment and I was going to just keep my old flushometer toilet, but my…
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makainyc
in Heating 11 years ago
Separate heat and hot water systems for two apartments
Hi, I have a house in Gowanus & would like to get mechanicals out of the cellar. This is a 2 family house and I…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Deck Regulations
Planning to build a deck. I was told that the sides of a wooden deck must be at least 3ft from adjacent properties. Seems to…
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notny
in Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago
Hot Water Heaters
My heater is at least 10 years old and I’m thinking of replacing it pre-emptively. Can anyone inform me about the new hot water heater…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Annoying lighting
I think it’s been dealt w/ here before but I can’t find it. Neighbors of mine are unhappy about high-intensity lights that have been installed…
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windsorterror
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Dividing bedroom in a coop
What would be the protocol to get board approval for the division of a bedroom into 2 bedrooms in a coop in Brooklyn. I know…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Exposed Beams - Garden Level
Here’s a question for the y’all . . .The Garden level of our (2) Family brownstone was completely gutted (extremely cheaply) years ago before we…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
vanity lights over surface-mounted medicine cabinet
I am having the hardest time finding vanity lights that could work over a surface-mounted medicine cabinet. We can’t do sconces bc the vanity is…
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landlordinqueens
in Landlord 11 years and 1 month ago
What forms/disclosures to give to new tenants?
Hi All, I am a new landlord in Queens. We owned a 4-unit residential house. We will be looking (first time) for a new tenant.…
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mysteriousbrunette
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Galley Kitchen
I am looking for someone to renovate a small kitchen. the work involves skim coating, painting and installing ceramic floor tile. the cabinets are assembled…
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ps158
in Soundproofing 11 years ago
Need 2 tubes of Green Glue Acoustic Sealant/Caulk - want to swap?
Anyone out there have 2 tubes of Green Glue Acoustic Sealant/Caulk they are looking to get rid of or would want to swap for two…
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knassi
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 1 month ago
Painting a stoop
I have a brick row house with a stoop that needs help. The concrete slabs that sit on each step are coming apart on about…
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years ago
tin ceilings - glossy or matte sheen?
What sheen to use for tin ceilings – glossy, matte, egg shell?
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chestnut
in Landscaping 11 years and 1 month ago
Need a great landscaper for backyard and roof deck
Any recommendations for what I imagine is a mid-range Brooklyn landscaper? Just got a quote at 150K+, which is way out of my league, but…
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ps158
in Tile 11 years and 1 month ago
Mapei or Bostik grout? Color suggestions?
What grout do you suggest for bathroom floor and wall tiles – Mapei or Bostik? And we’re looking for a gray, similar to these photos.…
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alexbklyn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Flushometer toilet
Hi all, I am redoing my bathroom in a pre-war coop apartment and I was going to just keep my old flushometer toilet, but my…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Garden 11 years ago
Rolled Turf and Gardening Stores/Greenhouses
Does anyone know where we can find rolled turf and any suggestions on good greenhouses in Brooklyn and Queens?
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makainyc
in Heating 11 years ago
Separate heat and hot water systems for two apartments
Hi, I have a house in Gowanus & would like to get mechanicals out of the cellar. This is a 2 family house and I…
0
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