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petp
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Repair cracked plaster ceiling or just drywall over of it?
Whats the general consensus for fixing old plaster ceilings; drywall over it?, or skimcoat it (ie; scrape it, plasterweld, fiber mesh, setting compound, then joint…
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rwood
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Liability insuracne docs from contractor
What docs should I ask from the contractor? This is for outside work, windows, waterprofing, cement/brick wall, deck. Work under 40k. Thank you.
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Northie
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Recommendation for a construction superintendent?
We need to hire a “construction superintendent” related to upcoming foundational work that is part of our gut renovation in Brooklyn. Does anyone have a…
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elizabethJane
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Reversing upper and lower apartments requiring no work at all: legal to rent?
I own a 3-story, legal 2-family brownstone on a non-landmark block, always used as a legal 2-family, and I intend to always use it as…
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afterbrooklyn
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Roof replacement costs
Wondering if anyone can speak to the costs of a replacement roof for a multifamily apartment building. For about 10,000 square foot roof – do…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Boiler Inspections
I recently was notified by the DOB that for 2014 I had no boiler inspection filed and that I needed to send a copy of…
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socorrodiazdefermin
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Brown powder in one place my basement. Do I need and exterminator?
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sourgrapes
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Parapet cap
The inside of the parapet wall to our building has small areas of concrete and roofing membrane peeling away, revealing the brick underneath. There is…
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An old murder bad for resale value?
Hello, I recently made a bid on a house on Hancock Street. In googling the house, I discovered that it is the location of a…
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xchx
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Handyman recommendation
I wanted to recommend my handymen, Roberto and Javier. In my years of working with different contractors, these guys are the best combination of reliable,…
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xiguai105
in Exteriors 9 years and 5 months ago
Cost to build a front yard cellar entrance
Our cellar has an opening so we can climb up to the front yard if needed. We have been considering to dig up the front…
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afterbrooklyn
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Roof replacement costs
Wondering if anyone can speak to the costs of a replacement roof for a multifamily apartment building. For about 10,000 square foot roof – do…
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smwenk
in Renovation 9 years ago
Brass chandeliers
I’m renovating a house (circa 1903) in Kingston and we’re removing a number of original brass chandeliers, along with the original glass shades. They’re quite…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Building Management for a small building
I have come to the point where I think I would like a manager to help me with tenant issues and other things that I…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Building Management for a small building
I have come to the point where I think I would like a manager to help me with tenant issues and other things that I…
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