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nintzk86
in Taxes 12 years and 2 months ago
Will Oil to Gas Conversion and New Boiler Effect Property Tax Assessment?
I am planning on converting from oil to gas and changing my boiler, which will also require relining the chimney. I am estimating the cost…
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coffeecup
in Flooring 12 years and 5 months ago
Flooring person - highest recommendation
Writing to unconditionally recommend Carlos Salazar and his uncle, Juan. They recently completely rehabilitated a 1600 sq ft, 100 year old floor in my Harlem…
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slackjaw
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Architect fee for renovation of a townhouse
I am restoring an old and very beaten-up townhouse. It will require all the usual things: new roof, new boilers, new electric & plumbing systems,…
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nyflicka
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 2 months ago
Real estate attorney recommendations for Dutchess County?
If anyone has a good attorney to handle a purchase in the Dutchess County area, it’d be most appreciated! Thanks.
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tinlady
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC Reccos for Minisplity
My PLG limestone has no heat in the back. (Yes, the inspector missed this) Any reccos for HVAC guys who do minisplits? Thanks
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rdc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC for small commercial space
Hi, I am trying to figure out the approx HVAC cost for purchase and installation for a space I am looking at. It is two…
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rdc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC for small commercial space
Hi, I am trying to figure out the approx HVAC cost for purchase and installation for a space I am looking at. It is two…
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tinlady
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
HVAC Reccos for Minisplity
My PLG limestone has no heat in the back. (Yes, the inspector missed this) Any reccos for HVAC guys who do minisplits? Thanks
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bartonlewis
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 5 months ago
Glass for Parlor Vestibule Door
I’ve found a parlor vestibule door for my house, but it needs new glass. It’s a big single door, 9 ft. x 3 ft with…
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xistent
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 12 years and 2 months ago
Painter recommendation
I want to give a strong recommendation for a house painter to JOSE – (347) 458-4173 I mentioned him some time ago on this forum,…
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ditmarsman
in Landlord 12 years and 2 months ago
Online rent collection
Anyone have any good experience or suggestions for collecting rent online or affordable lockbox type solution? I’ve been having tenants deposit the rent to a…
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ditmarsman
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Oil prices per gallon
Curious what others are paying right now, I’m at 4.115
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brooklyn72
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
interior doors
Hi, Does anyone have any experience with a company called DoorStop? Are you happy with the quality of the doors? Thank you in advance.
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brooklyn72
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
interior doors
Hi, Does anyone have any experience with a company called DoorStop? Are you happy with the quality of the doors? Thank you in advance.
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ajm0824
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
Can someone recommend a plumber to do an Oil to Gas conversion in a multi-family
Need someone who can service Astoria, Queens. Also need someone who can install controls and sensors. Thanks!
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gowanusgekko
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Change Dept of Finance assessment of units in property?
My house has no C of O (pre-dates). Dept of Finance classifies our house as a two-family but it’s configured as a one family. Was…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Tree Removal
I don’t really want to cut down the enormous tree in my backyard, however, it’s leaning toward the house and appears to be dying. I…
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zrosenblum105
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
Cut Closet Door to Size
My wife and I are getting our nursery together for our first baby and we need to have the bottom of the closet door cut…
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