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newoldhouse

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 8 months ago

3rd floor AC humidity issues

We’ve been running a brand new installation whole-house HVAC for about a month now, and having issues with high humidity on the top floor. It’s…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

Greene44

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 8 months ago

HVAC Recommendation Needed

Hi there, we are in the process of purchasing a condo and need a recommendation for someone that can inspect an HVAC system. When we…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

kidbklyn

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 8 months ago

Mini-split system installation

Seems to be few people commenting one way or the other about their ductless a/c installation experiences. Anyone with a contractor recommendation would be very…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

allyslope

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

Need a recommendation for tempered glass for security doors

I need to get tempered glass for security doors. Any recommendations for the Brooklyn area

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terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

wooden window casings, window molding etc.

need recommendation for removing and installing wooden window casings, wooden moldings etc. for 3 large windows. thankws

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graham21

in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years and 5 months ago

Cleaning Service Rec for Allergies?

Our 18 year old cat sadly had to be put to sleep last week. As sad as it is to loose the cat, we’re hoping…

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Cobblekrill

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

Tenant adding roommate

Curious to hear what people think of this. I rented my garden apartment a few months ago to a youngish (29?) single woman. I was…

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brokeland

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago

Bonding Iron Fireplace Surround to Marble

Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use to mount an iron fireplace surround to marble? An epoxy or silicone or something else? Any…

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architerp

in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago

Electrical Meter Relocation

Does anyone have a rough estimate of how much having my electrical meter relocated to the exterior of my home would cost? I’m not looking…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

auntfun5

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

Painter to do some repairs and repaint after a leak

Hi Brownstoners. My upstairs neighbor was away and had a flood in his apartment that flooded all of the apartments below his, including mine. There…

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loulou

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

Fuel Oil

Our fuel oil company Bell Fuel has gone missing. Does anyone have a company they like and can recommend?

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

jumping

in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago

For Sale- Interesting Radiators

After changing to a hydronic system these radiators were taken out. My plumber thought they could not be used for the new water system. Looking…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

tm07

in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago

help saving trees

I live in a pre-war coop. We have three mature maples behind the building that survived Sandy and Irene and are in great shape. The…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

sobrooklyn

in Furniture 13 years and 9 months ago

Looking for Rectangle Dining Room table

Hello–i have been shopping for a black rectangle dining room table, at least 60-72 inches in length, with one or two leaves which would enable…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

mannida

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

front door

hi. could anyone tell me a good vendor/contractor who makes/sells solid wood front doors? I need to replace my entire front doorway. thanks!

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

mrohrmann

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

HPD inspectors questions

Had a high maintenance tenant call 311 about heat even though there is no problem. Super saw HPD inspector enter building and asked super if…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

bdavis22

in Taxes 12 years and 5 months ago

Property Taxes on a former religious facility converted back to Residential

I’m buying a brownstone in Bed-Stuy that is currently classified as a M-9 Church facility with the Dept. of Finance, even though it’s been converted…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

downsizer

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago

ForSale 2:New Ikea Lillangen 15"cabinets & Sink

Brand new items…Never installed/used but are assembled. Would return but tossed boxes. Cabinets are black/brown and frames are included Perfect for small bathroom. $120\. takes…

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justinh

in Property Management 12 years and 5 months ago

Property Management recommendations for two-family?

We have a two-family brownstone and will be renting one unit. We travel a lot, so we’re looking for a property manager for a single…

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mrohrmann

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago

HPD inspectors questions

Had a high maintenance tenant call 311 about heat even though there is no problem. Super saw HPD inspector enter building and asked super if…

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