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tara-in-the-slope

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Real estate lawyer needed/ re: Neighbor Construction

Hello, we are looking for an experienced Brooklyn lawyer/firm who understands the complex issues of living next door to a building doing extensive construction. We…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

dean_bilyew

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Hardscaping Contractor Recommendation

Would appreciate a recommendation for a contractor to renovate our townhouse garden. Scope would include to demo existing concrete and flooring, furnish and install new…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

mqui1444

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Architect for back deck

I’m looking for a recommendation for an architect for a back deck on a Park Slope brownstone building. Thank you!

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evan

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Decorative painter for re-marbleizing slate fireplace?

Hi all! After years of anticipation ( 🙂 ) we finally stripped our slate fireplaces and were thrilled to find a lot of the remaining…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Stained glass repair

Hi, I have several stained glass panels in the home I am renovating in need of repair/restoration. One is sagging and has broken glass, two…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

casadelsol16

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

DOB Filing: Expeditor or Architect?

We are almost ready to file our plans with DOB (Alt 2 interior Reno). We had planned to have our architect do the filing to…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

yigii

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Do I need the Lawyer for refinancing?

Hi, I’m currently in the process of refinancing 2 family rental property located in Brooklyn. I wonder if it’s necessary to hire a lawyer. My…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

tara-in-the-slope

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Real estate lawyer needed/ re: Neighbor Construction

Hello, we are looking for an experienced Brooklyn lawyer/firm who understands the complex issues of living next door to a building doing extensive construction. We…

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sunnymakesyouhappy

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Homeowners insurance with big dogs

Does anyone have homeowners and liability insurance in Carroll Garden that allows dominant breed dogs?

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Plaster medalion repair or replacement

Can anyone suggest a person or company to repair or replace a plaster ceiling medallion? We had one fall during our renovation. Thank you!

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Quartzite shopping

Hi, I need to start shopping for countertops for my kitchen. Can anyone suggest where to go? I have a car and can go to…

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mrreedent

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Reno next door - took down our extension wall?

So, our next door neighbors are renovating, and just tore down their junky back extension, which was immediately adjacent to our junky back extension (neither…

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mindlin

in Heating and Cooling 4 years and 5 months ago

Ancient boiler - replace?

We have a brownstone in Park Slope with a boiler that hails from (best guess) the 1950s. Its a Weil McLain No. 57 Series and…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Wood paneling under windows

When there is wood paneling under a window, does it typically sit directly on the masonry wall. Or is there something between the panel and…

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somuchwork

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Roofer still needed

I seem to be having the worst luck with roofers. Every single one that has given me a quote, we set up a start date,…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

wjbehrle

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Sidewalk trip hazard: Grinding option? Expedited repair option?

Hi. My sidewalk has a pretty significant trip hazard. It’s had a slope since we bought the place, but the recent rains seem to have…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

slimc

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

con ed cones

Anyone know how to find out what work is being planned by utilities (specifically Con Ed) ? I see orange cones being lined up on…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

mvidale66

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Recommendations for Steel Deck Grating/Mesh Material

Looking for advice on the best type of steel grating/deck to use for the floor of a steel deck. What matters to me in descending…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

nathaniel 123

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

LL 152 Gas Inspection

We live in a legal 2 family townhouse on the Upper West Side. I got a mailer in our door stating we needed to comply…

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emeynowmcwsvvqf

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Outdoor cooking surface- fire/bldg codes?

We already have an approved gas line to our outdoor grill which is about 15 ft from the bldg. Wondering if there are codes requiring…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

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