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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Building code, roof hatch ladder orientation. The Royal Renovators saga....
I finally figured out why I feel like a trapeze artist/contortionist when trying to get from the ladder to the roof through the roof hatch.…
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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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eshannobyam
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 4 years and 4 months ago
Building Code - Duplex Stairs with Egress on Each Floor
Hi there, I am connecting two apartments in a large building to make a duplex (ground floor + second floor). The front door from each…
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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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whalien
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor has raw sewage in basement, it's seeping into ours.
Our next door neighbor is not well. Yesterday, I found our trap overflowing with water. It turned out the neighbor has left his bathtub running.…
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Interior Set of Parlor Doors for Sale
I have a set of interior doors from the parlor level of my brownstone that we no longer need. Was hoping someone here would have…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Looking for recs for someone great at drywall patching / taping / spackling
I’m a last push on work in my apartment (electrical / plumbing / exhaust) and coordinating it all myself – the one piece of the…
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
backyard cat
y’all. We have a backyard surrounded by the rowhouses in Brooklyn. There is a cat walking throughout the backyard every day. My daughter started playing…
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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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realtycollective
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
We are hiring! Looking for an Executive Assistant with an interest in real estate
https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-assistant-14bf6d9c2f18eb9f
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brownstone89
in Plumbing 4 years and 4 months ago
Pipes sweating
Got a pipe sweating that is causing damage in the cellar, do you guys know of any ways to fix that WITHOUT wrapping the pipes…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
rusty railing
Our stoop railing needs work. Would the same advice as to mrsubtraction apply in this case? Steel brushing to remove loose paint and loose scale…
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garaypetra17
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Pantry Design and Installation Recommendation
Hi, I have a closet near my kitchen that I’d like to turn into a pantry. I’d like to hire someone with experience to consult…
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emmavaa
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
garden kitchen and dining room on different level from parlor living room?
I’ve been scouring archives about the different configurations of living in a townhouse, and struggling with whether it’s a good idea to separate the kitchen/dining…
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tara
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
extra paperwork to bring cash into a mortgage refinance?
This question is for anyone who’s refinanced wanting to bring cash into the closing: Our non-bank mortgage lender underwrote the new loan, approved it, and…
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egeorges92
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Looking for a Contractor
To enclose a deck with a small sunroom. Very grateful for any recommendations and thank you.
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kevrob
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Water in the cellar... solved? But now the fun starts...
Hello again. You may remember me from such hit posts as “Why is all this water in my basement?” and “Where is all this water…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Are UL lights required by DOB?
My electrician is saying that to pass the electrical inspection all our lights need to have the UL stamp on them and other marking such…
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