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jleogra
in Exteriors 3 years and 10 months ago
Access to rear yard from second floor balcony?
Since steps from the 2nd story are not permitted obstructions into a rear yard as per Zoning, I was wondering if anyone has seen or…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Solar lamp post, and LPC approval?
Does anyone have a solar lamp post, sort of like this one? https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/canora-grey-outdoor-post-lightlamp-post-light-fixture-post-lantern-with-pier-mount-base-matte-black-w006883834.html. And if so, are you happy with it? Also, does swapping out…
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sheilamanevitz
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Electrical wiring work
Anyone tell me what they’ve paid or could expect to pay to have a 3 floor around 2,200 sqf house rewired and a new panel…
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Richards
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Stud spacing behind old plaster&lathe?
Hi, I haven’t had much luck with stud finders on plaster. Wondering if anyone has insight on what spacing of studs might be behind plaster…
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Chimney Stabilization vs Extraction
We are a 4 story, 8 family wood frame attached coop in Williamsburg. The building consists of 8 railroad apartments, 2 per floor running from…
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Exterior Wall Waterproofer
Hi, we have a leak and our roofer suggested we have someone come in to see about waterproofing the exterior wall. Does anyone have a…
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Richards
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Stud spacing behind old plaster&lathe?
Hi, I haven’t had much luck with stud finders on plaster. Wondering if anyone has insight on what spacing of studs might be behind plaster…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Best type of loan
What’s the best type of loan for a renovation? Construction loan, home equity, personal, refinance or another way?
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Chimney Stabilization vs Extraction
We are a 4 story, 8 family wood frame attached coop in Williamsburg. The building consists of 8 railroad apartments, 2 per floor running from…
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ProHeights66
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Mason to repoint and coat cellar walls
Looking for someone to repoint and do a coating of the front wall of my cellar, which has a lot of crumbling mortar and brownstone…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Cellar door access
Does anyone know the FDNY, DOB or other official requirements for needing the cellar doors to be able to open? I cannot seem to find…
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dindy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
geothermal
Does anyone have any more recent experience with Geothermal, since the posts of December 2020 ? I will be renovating a carriage house that has…
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dindy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
geothermal
Does anyone have any more recent experience with Geothermal, since the posts of December 2020 ? I will be renovating a carriage house that has…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Cellar door access
Does anyone know the FDNY, DOB or other official requirements for needing the cellar doors to be able to open? I cannot seem to find…
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classc1
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Ok to change hot water heater on approved plans
Hi, The hot water heater that is on the approved plans for our house is old. When they tried to light it, it would not…
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
doggie door / pet door installation
hello – can anyone recommend someone to install a pet door (for a medium sized dog) in a glass french door? thanks!
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classc1
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Ok to change hot water heater on approved plans
Hi, The hot water heater that is on the approved plans for our house is old. When they tried to light it, it would not…
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sidka
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 10 months ago
Add a story to a 2-story building classified as a 3-family
Hello Community! While hunting for a 3-family in Brooklyn. I came across a 2-story building with no certificate of occupancy, but classified by the Department…
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