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pearlstoh

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credits - Residential

Has anyone recently applied for and received the NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credit for a residential home in a Landmark District?I’m in the Central Harlem…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

deva

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Wooden Patio in Backyard -- Is it Legal

I have a perfectly legal metal deck and railings in my backyard and super ugly cement on the ground. I decided to cover the cement…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

DOB Complaint

Has anyone ever made a complaint against the DOB? I’ve undergone a renovation for the last 1000 years and the DOB has cause the most…

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classc1

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Recommendations to Buy Wood Flooring and Vinyl Windows in Brooklyn or Nearby

Hi, I’m looking for recommendation as to whereto buy wood flooring, Select grade unfinished white oak- 4-6 inch planks. Open to other flooring, finished real…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

hofzvsrcwd

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Purchasing 2 Family Residential with Doctors Office use First Floor

Hi All, I’m currently looking into purchasing a 3 story property that was built in 1960 and the Certificate of Occupancy is for 2 families…

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conorl

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Flaking Back Wall

Hi. After nearly 3 years of interior renovation, finally seeing the end. However, we’ve not been able to tackle the outside until now. The back…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

brownstone89

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

How long does it take for a DOB Stop Work order to get cleared...

after all infractions have been corrected? I know they have to come to make sure everything is right, but my questions pertains to the waiting…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

cdix999

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Professional Help Assessing Basement Water Management Options

Hi all. Relatively new owner of a historic row house with a basement. The basement has mild to moderate water problems. When it rains, water…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

cate

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Fireworks

How are the nightly fireworks this year where you are? Are they as intense as 2020? We’re hearing some that sound like bombs I’ve never…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

ccs1329824937

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Marvin Window Repair

I have a Marvin Ultimate Wood Double Hung window with a broken balance that needs to be repaired. Vela came to look at it but…

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nathanjoe755

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Humid Cellar

Hello! So approaching the 1 year mark of owning my little condo with cellar access. Recap: Around August 2020 I removed 90% of the drywall…

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marcosrv.62

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

2 sets of pocket doors for sale

Have two set of pocket doors, one set windowed, the other solid wood. These are heavy, 8 feet, 8 inches high. Pick up only central…

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marcosrv.62

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

2 sets of pocket doors for sale

Have two set of pocket doors, one set windowed, the other solid wood. These are heavy, 8 feet, 8 inches high. Pick up only central…

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cate

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Fireworks

How are the nightly fireworks this year where you are? Are they as intense as 2020? We’re hearing some that sound like bombs I’ve never…

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brownstone89

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

How long does it take for a DOB Stop Work order to get cleared...

after all infractions have been corrected? I know they have to come to make sure everything is right, but my questions pertains to the waiting…

0

Guest User | 0 secs ago

NYC Plumbing Code - Sensor Faucet - Ghost Turn On Causing Sink Overflow

Is there anything in the NYC Plumbing Code regarding sensor faucets? Just purchased a condo (new construction) which has sensor faucets (GROHE Minta Touch) installed…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

dindy

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

construction access on my yard

My neighbors are extending their home along the lot line and will need to use a contiguous strip of my property to complete construction. What…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

deva

in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago

Wooden Patio in Backyard -- Is it Legal

I have a perfectly legal metal deck and railings in my backyard and super ugly cement on the ground. I decided to cover the cement…

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slimc

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Roof Inspector

Anyone know of a roof inspector who can inspect, analyze, and report on a new roofing job? I need someone who has no skin in…

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Updated 4 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

NYC Plumbing Code - Sensor Faucet - Ghost Turn On Causing Sink Overflow

Is there anything in the NYC Plumbing Code regarding sensor faucets? Just purchased a condo (new construction) which has sensor faucets (GROHE Minta Touch) installed…

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