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sverkat
in General Contractors 12 years and 6 months ago
Full renovation
We are planning on doing a full renovation: plumbing, electrical, install a central A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, etc. But – No new additions, no…
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dj242
in Landscaping 13 years and 1 month ago
Landscaping
I am working on my backyard. While removing a hill that will be replaced with a retaining wall, I ran into an issue. There are…
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btsc333
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Fire separations
The retail space below my apartment is under renovation, and the removed the ceiling to exposure the wood beams underneath. This has led to a…
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elisenew
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
radiator smell
Hi all– we just had the piece replaced that opens and shuts the radiator (it was leaking) and now that it is on (and leak…
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elisenew
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
radiator smell
Hi all– we just had the piece replaced that opens and shuts the radiator (it was leaking) and now that it is on (and leak…
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ejalbk
in Lumber and Building Materials 12 years and 6 months ago
Lumberyard/Building Materials Recommendation for Downtown BK?
We’re doing a semi-gut renovation of a 1 bdr in downtown BK and are looking for a recommendation of a lumber and supplies place that…
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lasignora
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Classic radiators for sale
Twelve radiators for sale as brownstone renovation underway. Some silver and some white painted cast iron. Sizes ( height x width roughly in inches): 36×30,…
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annep
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
One year old 25" radiator for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a9a1c024d25-.jpg I just got replaced this (practically new) radiator with a larger one, so this one’s for sale. $100 or best offer. It measures 25″…
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quickdry
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Landlords are it worth to separate the electric in my 3 family units?
I own a 3 family unit in which I pay the electric bill. Because of tenants misuse and during the summer months the bills ($500…
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susannahmeadows
in Appliances 12 years and 6 months ago
Getting rid of a dishwasher, stove, sink, countertops and cabinets
We’re converting our two-family in Windsor Terrace to a single family and clearing out one of the kitchens. Everything is in decent, working condition. black…
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jbaum
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Cat 6/Terminations
I need someone who can simple finish/terminate a couple of cat6 cable connections. We ran new cable as part of a renovation, but the contractor…
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JMT
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Stripped door and encaustic tile for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50f472b7530f8-.jpg I have a 36 inch by 84 inch tall vestibule door with hardware for 175\. It has been stripped and has textured glass. Also…
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JMT
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Stripped door and encaustic tile for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50f472b7530f8-.jpg I have a 36 inch by 84 inch tall vestibule door with hardware for 175\. It has been stripped and has textured glass. Also…
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lgs782
in Property Management 12 years and 6 months ago
Super for small condo building?
I live in a 9-unit condo building in Crown Heights and we are looking into finding someone to do light building maintenance – taking out…
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Geo
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 6 months ago
Expediting Cost Question
Expediting Cost question: looking for some preliminary budget numbers for following: Alt1 filing, DOB, LPC filing, amended CoO, probably zoning study to confirm feasability of…
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ilovestoops
in Furniture 12 years and 6 months ago
how to finish/maintain oak desk - have read old posts & still need help
I have a roll-top desk that has been sitting for decades in a very dry climate and had no maintenance done other than very occasionnal…
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al4sure
in Foundation 12 years and 6 months ago
Flooding from Neighbor
Hi – I live next door to an uninhabited building (many years of neglect) owned by a local real estate company. I have noticed water…
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al4sure
in Foundation 12 years and 6 months ago
Flooding from Neighbor
Hi – I live next door to an uninhabited building (many years of neglect) owned by a local real estate company. I have noticed water…
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