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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New windows unlevelled
Hello, wonder if anyone could advise me. I had a window restorer build new windows and install them in the new casements. My house is…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Ceiling collapse/repair
Hi all, Part of our ceiling collapsed last night and I’m in need of someone who may be able to repair it ASAP. Currently just…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Donating Grand Piano & Book Collection
My client who is selling her family home has a beautiful Steinway grand piano. She also has a wonderful collection of books (not 1st edition,…
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bridge
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Need recommendation for scraping/repointing and water-proofing side of house
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bridge
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Need Recommendation for Brownstone Stoop Restoration please
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evan
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Rec for small tiling job?
Hi all – I’m looking for a contractor to help with a small but somewhat complicated tiling job in my bathroom (installing edging tiles to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stoop
My 72nd Street Bay Ridge stoop is ‘settling’, has horizontal crack, leaks. What’s the best way to find the right contractor?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Slide bolts for rear window guards
Would someone who has traditional rear window guards be willing to share a picture of their slide bolts? My GC took mine down when installing…
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zoetica
in Renovation 5 years and 4 months ago
Cost per square foot for gut reno?
Can anyone tell me about gut renovation costs in Manhattan? We are in a bad spot financially due to covid–went into contract right before quarantine…
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bridge
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Need Recommendation for brick facade cleaning and repointing
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
7/10 Heavy rain - Velux skylight leak
I have a leak in my Velux skylight (installed in 2003 or 2002). It is in a tenants unit on the top floor. Do I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How do I tell my tenant I'm taking money from their security deposit?
Hi all! Our tenants here in New York City complained the other day about a water leak in the basement apartment. When the plumber came…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
recommendation for a real estate attorney specializing in brownstone coops?
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zuleima.r710
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for GC
One outdoor surface requires waterproofing, and we have some indoor projects as well. Any recommendations to a GC that has a crew and is actually…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fire place mental
White Carrera fire place for sale . It’s stored and ready to be reinstalled. [883466BD-E1E5-4866-8561-AC1353C2DCF4](883466bde1e548668561ac1353c2dcf4.jpeg) [9E48DD46-A817-4F8E-827A-065C0E174BE0](9e48dd46a8174f8e827a065c0e174be0.jpeg) [9D9BA2F0-1BDB-46D0-AB3D-5CD21B538FE5](9d9ba2f01bdb46d0ab3d5cd21b538fe5.jpeg)
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Elevator Repair/Maintenance Company Needed for Small Building
Six months ago I posted a similar thread and got a recommendation that didn’t pan out. So here I am in hopes of getting another…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Recommendations for a plumber to extend water connection from cellar
Hi Looking for plumber recommendations to create a water connection from the cellar to the front of house. Primarily for attaching a hose to water…
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yahem
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Batch of Victorian reproduction lights for sale - sconces, pendants, chandeliers
Buy individually or take them all! Many of these were originally from Rejuvenation Hardware Sconces -50 a pair Pendants – 50 each Chandeliers – 150/100…
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