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oliver_nyc
in Masonry 12 years and 6 months ago
under stoop waterproofing
our under stoop area (entrance door to garden level) has wet walls – it looks like the water may be seeping in through the steps…
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lkpe
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen renovation: Hiding outlets on islands
Wanted to ask the community for some creative ideas to hide electrical outlets on the side of kitchen islands, as required by NYC code. I…
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misconformist
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking a good carpenter
Hello: Does anyone have a recommendation for carpenter to install some windows/doors as well as open up a wall between a parlor floor and backroom. …
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ejalbk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
Painting Fire Escapes in Cold Weather?
We received a notice of violation that our fire escapes require painting and we have a hearing coming up shortly. I have looked into manufacturer’s…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Decorative 12 years and 6 months ago
What do you call the decorative plaster molding above the picture rail but beneath the crown molding found on the parlour floor of b'stones?
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Sophia
in Bars and Pubs 12 years and 6 months ago
Where do you watch the Super Bowl in Brooklyn
Any recommendations for a local Super Bowl party?
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coopfornow
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
violations warnings DOB ECB etc
We were approached by Jack and Jaffa associates telling us that through their own developed software they are aware of building violations before they even…
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ejalbk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
Painting Fire Escapes in Cold Weather?
We received a notice of violation that our fire escapes require painting and we have a hearing coming up shortly. I have looked into manufacturer’s…
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juno2010
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
Need a permit to paint the exterior of home? Paint recommendation?
Our townhouse is not a land-marked building (nor the street we live) in Park Slope. We’d like to paint the exterior of our brick-stone mix…
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newageglobalbuilders
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
Anyone know a motivated Employee for a General Contractor working in the Queens - Brooklyn Areas?
New Age Global Builders is looking for a dynamic & physically strong worker to help us on our General Contractor jobs in an around the…
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newageglobalbuilders
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
Anyone know a motivated Employee for a General Contractor working in the Queens - Brooklyn Areas?
New Age Global Builders is looking for a dynamic & physically strong worker to help us on our General Contractor jobs in an around the…
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brookynite1
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Heating Adjacent Brownstone during renovation
We are renovating a brownstone. The heat has been turned off for the last month. Our neighbor has just come to us and said that…
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monkey1
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a General Contractor Recco
Hello, We recently got into a contract on a brownstone and we’re renovating and converting it to a 4 fam on a 203k. It’s going…
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misconformist
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking a good carpenter
Hello: Does anyone have a recommendation for carpenter to install some windows/doors as well as open up a wall between a parlor floor and backroom. …
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laxman
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 6 months ago
Installation of Lockdry roof deck
We live in a coop in Brooklyn and have rights to about 1000 sqft of roof adjoining our apartment. We want to build a non-combustible…
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slopette
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Resources for period-appropriate renovation of Art Deco coop
I’m embarking on a renovation of a small coop in a 1931 building, and am looking for resources to help inform the design. We’re lucky…
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rh
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation
I just want to sing the praises of my carpenter, Darren. I used him on my Bed Stuy brownstone restoration and now he’s working with…
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vthatcher
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Is it legal to Occupy with out final C of O?
C of O conversion from 3 family to 4 family . Interior renovations to remodel building. Plans approved, inspections just about done . Minor items…
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