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cate
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Flooding
Our cellar floor is almost completely covered in water, from front to back and side to side. I’ve never seen anything like it. The cellar…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
What Do Contractors Make Off Cheap Labor in the Construction Trades?
the short answer is “very little”. as some of you know i have been writing about our reliance on cheap labor and the conditions it…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
sliding door for partition opening
GM: I am in need of a person who can install a sliding door; I have a partition with a opening of 3-4′ opening in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
ConEd commercial account "Customer Charge" $30
I have a 3 family, with a separate ConEd account for lighting the common hallways. Somehow they got wind this “commercial usage” and are charging…
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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
skylight tax rebate
In a post last November bored at work mentioned a rebate for the purchase and installation of energy efficient skylights……anyone have more information?
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anne_shaner
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Sprinkler requirement confusion
I am so confused about the sprinkler requirement for townhouses. I’ve spoken with four architects now, all experienced in renovating BK townhouses, and two say…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone flooring
Anyone recommend someone to sand and stain wood flooring? Also can you share some before and after pics?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Electrician's problems with new DOB site - suggestions for help? Expediter?
Selling a house, having this problem: permits for a 2012 electrical job filed but not closed out. The electrician is trying to refile, but says…
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beatalanza
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Legalizing bathroom
I am interested in purchasing a unit in an 1850s brownstone and I see on DOB’s website that the seller recently hired a master plumber…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 9 months ago
Builders Risk/Hazard Insurance Recommendations?
Hi there – I am in the process of (fingers crossed) closing on a townhouse property that will undergo a major gut rehab. I am…
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demetrioustefani
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Fire Rated Housing for Recessed Lights
Hi Brownstoners, I’m hoping someone can offer some insight here. We are renovating a townhouse and my architect has just informed me I will have…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
2 unit condo - Tax Class 1 or 2
Does anyone know for certainty whether a 2 unit condominium is a Tax Class 1 property or Tax Class 2? Thank you.
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elhadjib21
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Coop Breach of Lease: Sue or Withhold Maintenance?
I recently bought and renovated a unit in a multi-building coop. The windows were either broken/nonexistent or barely attached to the wall with gaping holes…
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hkapstein
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Stripping/Sanding doors
I came across some old interior doors I would like to try to refinish(paint). I tested one for lead paint with a test kit and…
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nyc0411
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
help me buy the rights to build a rooftop house
I’m looking for someone who can help me buy the rights to build a small home and deck on top of the roof of a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HELP WITH EXISTING MUD ROOM PROOF FOR DOB FILING
I’m am stuck in the permit application process trying to prove the legal interior condition of a small mud room out the back of my…
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neilw
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Simple Cabinet Construction
I saw this simple builtin cabinet on one of the Brownstone Boys posts and realized I could use something like this. Anyone have a recommendation…
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ny11231
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Need Recommendation for Really Good Exterminator
Would greatly appreciate recommendations for someone effective with mice and roaches. Nothing we’re bought at the hardware store has done the job.
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
finding vaccine in Brooklyn for elderly parents
anyone have any luck finding appointments for the vaccine in Brooklyn? I have been checking here hourly with no luck at all https://covid19.nychealthandhospitals.org/UnaffiliatedHealthCareWorkers and here…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
putting a washer and dryer on 3rd floor unit of multiple family
planning on putting a washer and dryer on 3rd floor unit of multiple family. Anything I should consider before doing this? Will noise be an…
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