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berniceshola
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
roof deck/terrace question
hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…
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burns
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen renovation help
We are planning on completely renovating our (very small, galley) kitchen. This would require replacing all of our cabinets, installing new appliances and new floor…
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binbong
in Lighting 14 years and 1 month ago
Recessed lighting for new construction (shallow depth) ceiling?
I’m buying a new construction apt which has the typical “no ceiling lights in the living room” developer special. I’m a big fan of recessed…
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ditmasmom
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a possible buried oil tank
hi all, I am interested in a buying a house and upon inspection it was determined that there was a possibility of a buried oil…
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BR
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
Roof Fence and Deck
We have a 3 story, 6 unit apartment building and want to fence and deck the roof. Our building abuts a building that is taller,…
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cynthiamedina
in Financial Services 14 years and 1 month ago
Renovation/Construction loan on a 4 Fl Brownstone in Fort Greene.
Hello – We are looking for guidance on construction/renovation loans in the Brooklyn area. Giving that the place pretty much needs everything (roof, electrical, plumbing,…
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iranyc
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
replacing base moulding
We’d like to replace the base moulding in our brownstone’s hallway and staircase. The moulding around some of our windows as well. Are there companies…
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Goatcrapp
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Pocket doors repair
I’m looking for a handyman who can repair some stuck pocket doors in my parents house. At the very least, they seem to have come…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
"Construction Manager" v. General Contractor?
Hi, Someone recommended to me that I use a Constructino Manager rather than a general contractor to save money on a near-gut renovation. Has anyone…
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redoxalis
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Heating
I am looking for someone to help me size and design a heating system for my 3 family house in Carroll Gardens. I need to…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Question for Master Plumber - boiler is not turning on
Our gas boiler is not turning on right now. We can hear it firing up over and over but the radiators are not turning on…
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ireneee
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
Certificate of occupancy question
I am purchasing a building in brooklyn that has a c of o from 1950\. On it it lists a store and one family on…
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benwolf
in Furnace Repair 14 years and 3 months ago
urgent need for gas heating furnace repair
Presently out of town on vacation, and received a call form my tenant last night informing me that her CO detector went off. The fire…
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Crumpler
in Financial Services 14 years and 1 month ago
Help! Wells Fargo lowball appraisal, trying to refi 1 BR coop
Hi all, any advice on our refi? We live in a large multi-building coops with good comparables in Brooklyn, and Wells Fargo lowballed our appraisal…
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finallygonnareno
in Cellar 14 years and 2 months ago
Watertight Cellar/Basement Hatches?
Does anyone know where to get these and who can install them? I am looking for one that will be flush with brickwork/cement on the…
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jlindy
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago
Anyone want a free radiator?
In Carroll Gardens, near Woodhull/2nd Place and Henry Street. Small, about 20 inches in the longest dimension.
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eric3872
in Electricians 14 years and 1 month ago
PLP Electric Account
My two family house has three separate electric meters. There are two residential accouts for the two apartments and one small commerical account (PLP) for…
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11231
in Appliances 14 years and 1 month ago
Stackable or side-by-side washer and dryer better?
Will do full size either way. Is stackable worth the space saving? Harder to transfer clothes to dryer? mildew issues? Thanks for any info.
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JMT
in Utilities 14 years and 1 month ago
Gas Meters in Two-Family House
We own a two-family, living in one unit and renting out the other. Gas is included in the rent we charge. We have two gas…
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miltonmama
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Hallway entry wall? Should it stay or should it go?
My husband and I purchased a landmark brownstone in greenpoint. The townhouse is narrow and measures 17″ wide. My husband beleives we should take down…
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