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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Salvage Mantel and Newel Posts
Cleaning out the basement and have some items leftover from my reno. Reasonable prices for Brownstoners. [Newel 1]
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true
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Should I replace a crumbling plaster ceiling with drywall?
Peeked behind a dropped ceiling on our top floor and found a crumbling plaster ceiling. I’m currently putting together plans and budgeting for a larger…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Digging backyard - pouring/creating below-ground cellar/bunker
I was wondering if anyone has dug (or know if it’s legal to dig) their backyard and basically build a finished cellar /bunker. Below grade,…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Patching a Roof - Cost?
I noticed some brown drywall in my tenant’s top floor apartment. I called a roofer for an estimate. He came and pointed to a couple…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
More bread
I doubt anyone will see this since this forum is ridiculously out of date but I came across a post by “boofer” about bread being…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gas vs Electric Stove - Should I Give Up My Gas Supply for My Co-op?
I have been approached by my co-op board about giving up my gas to help resolve an issue in the building. I don’t doubt this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
More bread
I doubt anyone will see this since this forum is ridiculously out of date but I came across a post by “boofer” about bread being…
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gfried
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Financial tracking tool for small coop?
I’m on the board of a small (14-unit) self-managed coop. We use an accounting firm to prepare our taxes, but day-to-day tracking of expenses and…
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sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Gas inspections (residential 2-family)
Hello – my understanding is that inspections can be scheduled online through DOB NOW. Is there any reason a contractor would use an expeditor for…
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penny
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
How illegal was this gas condition?
I am on my co-op bosrd and found out that a few years ago the building manager worked with a contractor to hide an illegal…
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minasimon
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Exterior Bike Shed
Has anyone seen or know of an attractive covered bike shed that can hold 3-4 bikes that can be installed and securely attached to the…
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gfried
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Financial tracking tool for small coop?
I’m on the board of a small (14-unit) self-managed coop. We use an accounting firm to prepare our taxes, but day-to-day tracking of expenses and…
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true
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
30 - 45 gallons leaked in my cellar: what to do?
I learned the hard way that our laundry machine’s drain hose wasn’t installed properly. Between 30-45 gallons of water has now dampened the cellar floor…
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sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Gas inspections (residential 2-family)
Hello – my understanding is that inspections can be scheduled online through DOB NOW. Is there any reason a contractor would use an expeditor for…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Chips from wooden cornice in front of the house
I have been hearing some pecking sounds coming from the front of my roof during the last few days. It only occurs in the afternoon…
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jess.rios
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
backyard shed
I need someone to build an 8×10 shed in a townhouse backyard. There is no problem buying the prefab shed online, but they drop it…
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PK
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Zoning genius?
I have an existing residential 2 family in an M1-2 Zone (near the Navy Yard) I need to build an enlargement at the Garden level…
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Williamsburger
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Sidewalk contractor? Tree root problem
Can anyone recommend a sidewalk contractor that has experience dealing with tree roots? One slab is raised and I’d love get a more permanent solution…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Combining gas meters in small coop
Hi All! I have a unit in a small self-managed coop (5 units). Each unit is owner occupied. I am wondering whether anyone has experience…
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cate
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Risks vs. Rewards of Switching to Radiant Floor Heat in Bathrooms
We are considering replacing our existing sheet vinyl and wood subfloors in our bathrooms with ceramic tile, which raises the question of whether we should…
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