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architerp
in Boiler Repair 11 years and 9 months ago
Steam Boiler Condensate Lines
I’m getting pricing from companies to drop my steam boiler condensate lines below the slab since I currently have only about 5 feet of clearance…
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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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yosenblum
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Asbestos Removal/Safety
I have a couple of questions. We’ve lived in our Brooklyn brownstone for about 3 years. We’re pretty sure that we have a lot of…
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bantymom
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago
Slidebar in Victorian-style bathroom
Greetings all! I’m working (slowly) on a bathroom and am trying to finish up the plumbing. I’ve got all the parts but one: the slide-bar…
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guikazoid
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Inadvertently flushed clump of hair down the toilet - picture included
My shower drain accumulated a lot of hair which led it a slow drain. This morning I throughly cleaned it out (picture here, https://i.imgur.com/W8Rwt2W.jpg ).…
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hannah24
in Building Code 11 years and 9 months ago
Brooklyn Townhouse C of O
Husband and I want to put an offer in for a townhouse in Bed Stuy but we’re a bit confused and our lawyer is traveling…
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condo13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Approved Plans Needed?
My contractor gave me a bid that seems too high and I know that the bank will not approve it. He has told me that…
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deano
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Understoop metal grill door jamming
THe metal framed security door under my stoop is getting harder and harder to shut, and now pretty much jammed closed… as if it’s been…
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chemosphere
in Decorative 11 years and 10 months ago
Bas Relief wainscoting in Dining Room
I went to an open house in Flatbush a few weeks ago and saw these amazing bas reliefs in the dining room wainscoting. This was…
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arnaudg
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 9 months ago
MTA APPROVAL OF BROWNSTONE RENNOVATION
“Does anyone have information on obtaining a Transit Authority waiver from the Outside Projects Division at the MTA? Our building address comes up on a…
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bantymom
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago
Slidebar in Victorian-style bathroom
Greetings all! I’m working (slowly) on a bathroom and am trying to finish up the plumbing. I’ve got all the parts but one: the slide-bar…
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merrill00
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 11 years and 9 months ago
Metal or powder coating
This is my first post in the forum and I don’t know if this is the right place to ask this question, but I am…
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downtowndisco
in For Sale 11 years and 9 months ago
Antique Dresser from the late 1800's for sale $1,000 or best offer
Moving sale. Antique dresser from the late 1800’s France, in excellent condition and beautiful. Comes with 2 keys. Asking $1,000 or best offer. Will look…
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condo13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Approved Plans Needed?
My contractor gave me a bid that seems too high and I know that the bank will not approve it. He has told me that…
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whoiswoland
in Construction 11 years and 9 months ago
Engineer to Supervise Construction Contractors
We are a small multi-unit building in Brooklyn with some foundation and water issues. Our builder will be bringing in contractors to perform repairs, but…
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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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