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lyndapak
in Building Code 11 years and 9 months ago
New Home: Legally registered as 3-family but I'm using as single family
Hi there, I purchased my new home which is registered as a 3-family but no official C of O on record. I have no intentions…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Any way to calculate tax increases prior to a major addition/renovation?
We are looking at building an extension to our building (a 6 family) which would add approx 2000 sq ft of space. Our taxes are…
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brownstoneowner888
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a great Heating and A/C company for my new brownstone!
I am moving into a new brownstone and looking for a company / person to look at a new heating system (currently forced heat) and…
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brownstoneowner888
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago
looking for old fireplaces for my brownstone
Can someone tell me where to find Fireplaces for my new old brownstone? looking for 3\. My brownstone is from 1899.
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graceias
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago
How do I know if my fixture(s) are in need of resurfacing?
How do I know if my fixture(s) are in need of resurfacing?
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angelat
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation needed for small plaster patching and repair job
Plaster needs to be repaired around some window frames and a wall that was opened to facilitate a new chimney flue. This is a small…
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cberkeleyplace
in Appliances 11 years and 9 months ago
Venting Dryer through Basement Hatch vs. Ventless Dryer in Basement
Our building is currently considering installing a washer and dryer in our brownstone basement. One option is to vent the dryer out of the hatch…
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rsc3441
in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago
Ceramic or porcelain tile floor -- installer recommendation
Any recommendations on companies that install ceramic and porcelain floor tiles would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
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Green Mountain
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
American Restoration Tile
Lately, I examined a few ceramic, encaustic tiles from different manufacturers. (Like from England, not cement tile from Morocco.) I have had some new inquiries…
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microfiche
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace Filled with Rubble
When we bought our Victorian the fireplace is full of rubble which has a cast iron screen/guard in front of it. Hard to tell whether…
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gprotos
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Can you suggest a good handyman/woman for a small kitchen and bath renovation?
Hi, I’m in the process of purchasing a small apartment with popcorn ceiling throughout that supposedly has asbestos. We plan on testing this to confirm…
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patolucas
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a Vintage Two-Apron Tub
Doing a brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. I’m looking for a vintage tub for one of our bathrooms. Essentially, I am looking for one of those…
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ldbetta
in Heating 11 years and 9 months ago
Convert Oil Boiler to Natural Gas System or Dual Fuel System? Who to call?
I live in a self managed 8-unit co-op building in upper Manhattan. This is a five floor walk-up building with two small commercials small spaces…
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12thstreet
in Furniture 12 years and 1 month ago
Room And Board - Axis - Round Table base for sale
We have a Room And Board Axis round table base for sale. 80USD or best offer. http://www.theculturebite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/354101_top_W.jpg
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Bricks for patio retaining wall? And cost?
I want to build a retaining wall like a planter between my stone patio and garden area. I see ads for free bricks from demo…
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microfiche
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace Filled with Rubble
When we bought our Victorian the fireplace is full of rubble which has a cast iron screen/guard in front of it. Hard to tell whether…
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rsc3441
in Tile 11 years and 9 months ago
Ceramic floor tile installer?
We are looking to replace our basement hardwood floors with ceramic tile. Any recommendations of installers would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
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homebuyer
in Electricians 11 years and 9 months ago
What am I responsible to pay for when hiring an electrician?
Hello electricians, I had an a electrician do work on my house. He was hired by us through my general contractor. We agreed in the…
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