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andy
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Seeking Mechanical Engineer Rec
Hi all, I scrolled back two years looking for a similar thread and didn’t see one. I have a relatively small ground up construction project…
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decabrera926
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a competent, reasonable Contractor.
I know this might be an oxymoron to most… but hope springs eternal! About 2/3 of one floor of our Brownstone was damaged by water…
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diane.smith195
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Purchasing new home classified as vacant lot
Hi everyone, First time poster and home buyer – looking at buying a property that is being marketed as a 2 family. The home is…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Access Agreement with Large Developer
A developer needs to setup scaffolding in our property (i.e., backyard and driveway). Our backyard will essentially become unusable and we expect our garden to…
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d.dalia
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 10 months ago
Making the top of the windows higher?
I live in a brick brownstone conversion on the 4th floor. My windows on the front are incredible low… You can’t stand next to the…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Contractors Thinking of Advertising or Helping Others on Brownstoner Read This:
this was found in my email in box a few minutes ago. i get comments like this all the time, though usually not as well…
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deniseshannon66
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Total cost/sf to add rear extension on landmarked UWS townhouse?
Does anyone have a ballpark total cost/sf (including cost of hiring architects, contractors, etc.) to add a 2-story rear extension to a landmarked UWS townhouse?…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Renting a dumpster?
Can anyone share their guidance on how (and if) to rent a dumpster for removal of backyard soil? Is a dumpster rental a flat rate…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Replacing one hot water radiator with a Rundtal hydronic wall panel
I’m looking to replace one of the hot water radiators I have in my parlor floor apt with a slimmer profile Rundtal hydronic wall panel…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home Insurance replacement cost for historic home
Our home has the overwhelming majority of its original “character”, which has been kept in decent-to-good condition over its lifetime. What should I be asking…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Looking for someone who does interior lime mortar brick pointing / repair
I’ve got about 400 sq feet of exposed brick in my parlor floor apt that is beautiful, but does need some repair. Looking for recommendations…
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debbiegodslady
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Unpermitted Conversion B3-2 Two family from one? 1925 C of O
We’re purchasing what was advertised as a legal 2 family home in Brooklyn but my partner and I are having doubts this was converted legally.…
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dlamoreux1
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Good place for stone counter top in Brooklyn
Does anyone have a suggestion on a good place to find decently priced slabs of stone in Brooklyn ?
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ejalbk
in Exteriors 4 years and 11 months ago
NYC Regulations on Sidewalk Tree Boxes?
We have a tree on the sidewalk in front of the building by the curb and would like to install something permanent to keep dogs…
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evanbutler
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Coop Line of Credit?
Does anyone live in a small coop (5 unit brownstone here) where your building has a line of credit in addition to a small underlying…
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conorl
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Rug on steel deck
Hi. I’m the happy owner of a new all-steel, slatted deck. We decided not to cover with wood for fire-safety reasons. However, I’m struggling with…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Legal Fees for mortgage refinancing with a CEMA
Question for those who have gone through a mortgage refinancing with a CEMA reassignment to avoid re-paying mortgage tax. I’m being asked to pay the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Not getting along w GC - can I hire my own flooring sub during the project?
I’m having a hard time getting along with my GC and we are 2/3 of the way done w our renovation project (3 story townhouse).…
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