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sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Code question re electrical meters and conduit on center of facade
Hi all, so our house and our neighbors across the street who are just starting a major upgrade both have meters and a conduit (sorry,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Structural damage/property tax reassessment post solar installation?
We’re strongly considering installing solar panels on our brick attached townhouse. We’re engaging with Brooklyn Solar Works because of their reputation and experience. Our main…
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CHM
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
iso carpenter or woodworker who specailizes in custom molding
Hello all, I need to replace some door/window casings in a house that’s over a 100 years old so the regular molding companies like Dykes…
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brooklyn492
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Seeking Help with Awning Installation
Hello friends, I’m looking for a someone who can install an awning over my tiny patio so we can sit outside on hot and sunny…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Iron salvage yard near lowes
A number of posts have mentioned an iron salvage yard near the Lowes parking lot and I was intending to go see it. It’s not…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Replacing my oil boiler?
Hi. My oil boiler is great – I’ve got steam radiators – but of course oil prices are going up and wondering what practical alternatives…
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PK
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Zoning text
Where can I find the original zoning text? It seems all I can find online are the amendments. I want to Enlarge a Civil War…
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ernestkopp
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Fire Escape Ladder Clearance
What is the minimum fire escape clearance from the wall? I have a violation from HDP indicating my drop ladder is too close to the…
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brooklyn492
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Seeking Help with Awning Installation
Hello friends, I’m looking for a someone who can install an awning over my tiny patio so we can sit outside on hot and sunny…
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PK
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Zoning text
Where can I find the original zoning text? It seems all I can find online are the amendments. I want to Enlarge a Civil War…
0
sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Code question re electrical meters and conduit on center of facade
Hi all, so our house and our neighbors across the street who are just starting a major upgrade both have meters and a conduit (sorry,…
0
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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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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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
JP URBAN MOVING RECOMMENDATION
so yesterday a moving company truck destroyed the mirror on my better half’s car. i was not aware this happen until i looked out my…
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frito160
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Adjacent construction damage
The house right next to us created an extension 8 years ago and in doing so dislodged a few bricks on their side of the…
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cate
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Advice for Ventilating and Drying Cellar
Our cellar is quite musty and humid much of the time. it’s ventilated by open windows under the two closed and locked hatches in front…
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housepoor
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 4 years and 4 months ago
Local Law 152
Most threads on LL 152 are from last year. I am wondering if there are any recommendations on who did a good job recently and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plaster crown molding costs
Anyone get plaster crown molding recently and willing to share what I should expect in terms of of costs. I understand it will vary by…
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