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swashbuckler
in General Discussion 11 years and 7 months ago
For renters: looking for property management companies to call/find apartment
Hi, My roommate and I are currently trying to find a two bedroom apartment and it seems like Craigslist has gone so downhill over the…
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sanfordnson
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Wilson brand natural gas steam boiler?
Anyone know anything about these? Are they actually made by Weil McLain? Thanks in advance
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stricklands
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Anyone have any advice on how to get a mitsubishi wireless thermostat
They are supposed to “talk” to air handler? Several of them now say wait and don’t work. New HVAC guys think wireless was the wrong…
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sanfordnson
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Wilson brand natural gas steam boiler?
Anyone know anything about these? Are they actually made by Weil McLain? Thanks in advance
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lilshalimar
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Plumbing Stolen during renovation!!!
I’m renovating a place in Stuyvesant Heights and someone broke in and stole all of the copper pipe out of the place. They even took…
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JoeBushwick
in For Sale 11 years and 5 months ago
Vintage Claw-foot 5' bathtub - $100
Vintage Cast-iron Claw-foot bathtub – 5′ long, good condition, minor staining and small amount of rust at drain. Should probably be reglazed. Comes with four…
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JoeBushwick
in For Sale 11 years and 5 months ago
Vintage Welbilt Gas Range For Sale - $200
Vintage 1940’s? Welbilt Gas Range. 36″ wide, 24″ deep, 36″ high. Clean, good condition, working order. Must be picked up in Bushwick – 3rd Floor…
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rd684
in Doors & Windows 12 years ago
Does anyone have Renewal by Andersen Fibrex windows?
Hi I’m Looking for feedback on Renewal by Andersen Fibrex windows. I’m considering them to replace 12 large double hung windows in a Non-landmark bldg.…
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ditmaspark
in Counters 12 years and 2 months ago
seeking local vendor - super white quartzite
anyone recently use this stone for their kitchen project, and found a local (bklyn or boroughs) source? let me know…tks!
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stricklands
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Anyone have any advice on how to get a mitsubishi wireless thermostat
They are supposed to “talk” to air handler? Several of them now say wait and don’t work. New HVAC guys think wireless was the wrong…
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deanbh
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 5 months ago
A/C installer reccomendations?
Hi, Does anyone have an A/c guy they want to recommend? We have a Fujitsu split system with 1 rooftop unit and 3 air handlers.…
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Mar
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago
Fabricator and installer to recover existing kitchen countertop with zinc?
I’m seeking someone to recover our existing countertops (one butcher block, one fake stone?) with zinc. I’ve sources for the zinc sheets and info on…
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Mar
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago
Fabricator and installer to recover existing kitchen countertop with zinc?
I’m seeking someone to recover our existing countertops (one butcher block, one fake stone?) with zinc. I’ve sources for the zinc sheets and info on…
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ilikeslices
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Over the Range Microwave Hood or real Range Hood and separate Countertop Microwave
Renovating a kitchen in a rental that I own and was wondering, what do people prefer, an over the range microwave/hood combination or a nice…
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CGmodern
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
anyone got a good window repair co?
just about all of the windows in our house have some kind of issue with either not staying open (without a book shoved underneath), or…
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tressilliana
in Garden 11 years and 5 months ago
Tree Removal - Recommendations and thought re price?
We have a 60′ pine in our rear garden in Stuyvesant Heights that needs to be removed – it is far too large for the…
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MDR
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 5 months ago
Best roof termination for bathroom exhaust
What is the best way to send the bath exhaust to the roof? I have a pretty typical brownstone with a flat roof. I have…
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lz26
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 8 months ago
chimney liner for oil to gas boiler conversion -- does size matter
One company said we needed a 6 inch liner the other said an 8 inch liner — anyone have any thoughts on why there was…
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