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markhepworth
in Architectural Salvage 2 days ago
What do people do with their Architectural Salvage?
I am renovating a 4 story brown stone with a decent amount of architectural salvage. (7) fireplaces, (2) cast iron tubs, multiple marble vanity surrounds,…
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Outdoor Lighting Advice
I’m looking to upgrade the lighting on the front of my brick rowhouse. It currently has a cheap wall lantern on the right side of…
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carolynhaft
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 4 months ago
Building code in an old building: grandfathered? Must renovations comply?
Hi, when planning a cosmetic renovation (replacing appliances, cabinetry, & floor/wall tile) — so my contractor is not filing permits — in a walk-up co-op…
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BobMarvin
in Insurance 2 days ago
D&O Insurance
Does anyone who’s involved with a neighborhood organization have a lead on obtaining this insurance for Board members and organizations?
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karreck
in General Discussion 2 days ago
We Need a Lawyer to Deal With a Developer
Any recommendations of a real estate lawyer who is experienced with Adjoining Property issues? We were informed by the lawyer of a developer that his…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Wood vs Aluminum Clad Wood Windows
Trying to decide if I should go with wood or the aluminum clad wood windows. Price difference is not really meaningful, but the maintenance-free nature…
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prasoonchikara
in Bath & Kitchen 10 months ago
Seeking Advice on Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations
Hi everyone, I’m planning to renovate both my bathroom and kitchen and would love some advice from those who’ve been through the process. For the…
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sphil305
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 months ago
How to Close Out a 1993 Open Plumbing Permit in Brooklyn
I found an old open plumbing permit in NYC DOB records for my Brooklyn property. Details: Permit issued and approved 05/07/1993, expired 05/07/1994 Work description:…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 6 days ago
Fire rated door in the boiler room for one family.
It was somehow imprinted not only in my mind ( we also own 3 family) that boiler room requires a fire-rated door. We have one-family,…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Replacing etched glass panels in pocket door? Asking for my regretful 16 year old son!
When demonstrating a tennis swing, my son accidentally put his elbow through one of the etched glass panels in the original pocket door of our…
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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Looking to replace windows on my non-landmarked property
Does anyone have a good experience with a particular company they can recommend? Also, what was the price range to replace each window roughly?
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sphil305
in Renovation 1 week ago
Do Kitchen Cabinet Stores in Brooklyn Offer Installation?
I’m looking to remodel my kitchen in Brooklyn and want to know if kitchen cabinet stores here only sell cabinets or if some also handle…
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khfoster
in Renovation 1 weeks ago
RFP: Construction Manager / General Contractor – Passive House Brownstone Redevelopment
Project: Brooklyn NY 4-story brownstone with rear and cellar extensions. ________________________________________ Scope Overview Seeking a Construction Manager / GC to provide pre-construction estimating, value-engineering, and…
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dudeonocean
in Decks and Porches 1 weeks ago
Contractor to install backyard pavers, fence and turf
Hi all. Would appreciate any recommendations for contractors to install backyard pavers, turf and a new fence. Thanks.
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oldhome
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Bath Remodeling Costs
Hi! We’re in an old brownstone and our bathroom (14′ x 6′) needs remodeling and we would love to hear from others who have completed…
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bkcontractorwhistleblower
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Townhouse Garden Rental Advice
Looking for advice and guidance on listing and renting out a garden level apartment of a townhouse in Brooklyn. I do not want to go…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Old House Construction Mystery
We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 1 month ago
Installing porcelain pavers in backyard
We have an average sized townhouse backyard. We don’t have a green thumb and are away often so we are going to fully hardscape the…
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