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mblevine
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Local Law 126 Garage Structures Inspections
This [Podcast Link](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nyc-real-estate/id1316217394?i=1000547691101) goes into depth on Local Law 126 garage inspections, which require most garage structures to undergo structural assessments (similar to LL11) every…
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fgii
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Boiler Replacement
Our 20 year old boiler may make it through the rest of the winter but will likely need to be replaced in the near future.…
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daveinbedstuy
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Restaurant Recommendations
Going to be back in my old hood for a week and looking for recommendations of new places in the Macon St/Stuyvesant Ave area. Thank…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
replacement glass for skylight
In the house we are renovating there is a skylight with a vent going through it. Since we are removing the vent, we need new…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
proper way to insulate cavity under window stools?
hi, having some water damaged window stools replaced and seeing a vast opening from the bottom of the window to the floor of my brick…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Stairway to hell?
Happy New Year to all! We would like to repair/restore/rebuild the staircase in our bed sty brownstone (3 flights). All the staircase companies I contacted…
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daveinbedstuy
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Restaurant Recommendations
Going to be back in my old hood for a week and looking for recommendations of new places in the Macon St/Stuyvesant Ave area. Thank…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Handyman for Finishing Work
I need somone a solid skilset doing detail work that is reasonably priced. Its a 120 year old home so much of the work requires…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Junk on roof: potential neighbor(s) dispute
Hello, Wondering if I could get thoughts/advice ref this. I purchased a gut renovated multi family home in BK in 2019 – l new roof…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Bubbling Radiator
Hello, we have hot water radiators in our four unit co-op. A few months ago, a pipe that is part of the heating system in…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a Capenter to do finishing work
Curious if there is something like task rabbit for trades? A place where I can source reliable carpenters to do some finishing work. Also open…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a plasterer to do finishing work
Curious if there is something like task rabbit for trades? A place where I can source reliable plasterers to do some finishing work. Also open…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a plasterer to do finishing work
Curious if there is something like task rabbit for trades? A place where I can source reliable plasterers to do some finishing work. Also open…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a Capenter to do finishing work
Curious if there is something like task rabbit for trades? A place where I can source reliable carpenters to do some finishing work. Also open…
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deviatar
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Constant high-pitched noise in Prospect Heights
My neighbors and I have been hearing this awful high-pitched noise the last few weeks through all of North Prospect Heights. It seems to be…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
proper way to insulate cavity under window stools?
hi, having some water damaged window stools replaced and seeing a vast opening from the bottom of the window to the floor of my brick…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
electrician to rewire house
Any recommendations for an electrician to rewire a house as part of a gut renovation? 2 floors plus basement. We have a new electrical panel.…
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ptag
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 4 years and 3 months ago
Sprinkler requirement in one family home.
Neighbors – any architects or engineers out there familiar with NYC requirements around installing sprinklers in Attics of single family homes and understanding what construction…
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