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fgii
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Contractor recommendation?
I know this site has a section for pros but I am wondering if anyone has a contractor they’ve worked with that they’d recommend? I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Question about Structural Support
Hello browstoner community Apologies in advance if this is too long and technical of a post. My wife and I are renovating our 4 story…
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oldhome
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Containment of Dust and Asbestos
Hello, We live next door to a brownstone that is having a gut renovation. We have an infant at home and both parents working virtually.…
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true
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Looking for outdoor trash bins enclosure tips
I’m going to build an enclosure for our outdoor trash bins. The home is a 2-family (residents: small family + renting couple). Any design/functionality tips?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Question about Structural Support
Hello browstoner community Apologies in advance if this is too long and technical of a post. My wife and I are renovating our 4 story…
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tpeckosh
in Renovation 4 years and 2 months ago
Asbestos Encapsulation
We are new owners of a 1925 townhouse, with a basement that is basically unfinished, but filled with a number of confusing plywood “walls” that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
deck or balcony?
I have been told that under zoning regulations, a deck cannot be more than 4 feet above the ground. Does anyone know what zoning text…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Buy or donate furniture
Anyone know of a place in or will come to Brooklyn that will buy furniture or a place that takes furniture as a donation but…
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
nyc notice of property value
curious if anyone else has seen their NOPV from the city approach fantastical levels. i know these don’t impact current property taxes but certainly if…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Backyard/garden apt upkeep
Anyone rent out a garden apt? If so who is Responsible for the upkeep of the yard? Is it the tenant, the landlord for based…
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nletseoteam
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Any idea what might make the wood decorative trim on ceiling bubble?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
deck or balcony?
I have been told that under zoning regulations, a deck cannot be more than 4 feet above the ground. Does anyone know what zoning text…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Ceiling/Molding
Our parlor floor has beautiful original ceiling molding, but it’s cracked and crumbly and in need of consolidation/repair… have no idea what kind of specialist…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Backyard/garden apt upkeep
Anyone rent out a garden apt? If so who is Responsible for the upkeep of the yard? Is it the tenant, the landlord for based…
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primebrooklyn
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Repair of Parlor Floor Pine Floor Gaps
Hi, We have the old pine plank floors on the parlor. They are in relatively great shape for their age but tenants reported that more…
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primebrooklyn
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Repair of Parlor Floor Pine Floor Gaps
Hi, We have the old pine plank floors on the parlor. They are in relatively great shape for their age but tenants reported that more…
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classc1
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Where to re-sell steel beams, crown molding and heat pump
Hi, As part of a gut we unfortunately have a lot of extra materials that we’ve paid for. Specifically, we have 16 steel beams that…
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lance445
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Roofdeck to sunroom conversion
I am looking to convert part of my back patio into a sunroom. Has anyone successfully completed this recently ? I would like to learn…
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