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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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allyslope

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

Sub Pump *pipe* replacement

Hi All – We had a sub pump installed in 2013 or early 2014 by a plumber. He is retired now. The 12 inch pipe…

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jen-kg

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

Sod recommendations

Looking to put about 15X40 worth of sod in the center section of my backyard and would greatly appreciate any recommendations. I’ve bought OK sod…

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