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jrxhxneelbv
in Renovation 4 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone Gut Renovation
Hi – we’re just embarking on a gut renovation of a 20’ wide townhouse. It has a lot of original fixtures/ woodwork and we are…
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hayley.moynihan
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Neighbor keeps parking in shared driveway blocking access to my garage
I own a house in Queens, NY. There’s a row of 7 houses which share the driveway in the back, and access to the garages…
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katerina
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Windsor Terrace - fair asking price for a new development condo?
We are looking at a listing for a sponsor unit in a new building in Windsor Terrace, wondering what people think of the asking price,…
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eamonnsbest
in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 5 months ago
Where to refinish a porcelain sink
We recently salvaged a porcelain pedestal sink and would like to refinish it. Any recommendations for good shops who do this locally? Thank you!
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nveygryozfsf
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Steam heat and circulating pump issues
I have steam heating off of a gas boiler in brooklyn. The steam heating heats the upper 2 floors of my row home. For the…
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jimcornell55
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Contractor advice
I’m close to finishing some renovation work. Halfway through the job, the contractor started taking on other jobs and working inconsistently. He only scoped the…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Excavation Recommendation
Hi – I am looking to do an excavation in my cellar but was quoted > 6 figures from one company. Wanted to check to…
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claudiasaunders11
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Chimney sweep recommendation
need one flue cleaned.
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resident2
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
It would help if all the owners that share the rights to the driveway form an
association to help maintain, sweep out the drive every once in a while, repairs, maintenance, shovel the snow etc as well as mutually enforcing the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sq ft cost to level and drywall ceiling
I was curious what the sq ft price range should be for leveling and sheetrock for a ceiling (without priming). Anyone have any recent estimates?
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sandietrombert
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Looking for someone to dig out our sewer pit (19.5" x 31")
Our sewer pit is filled with dirt and rocks. Our plumber needs to access the pipes and I’m looking for someone to dig out the…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Studs for basement- metal or Pressure treated wood?
Any suggestions what’s best for framing out a basement which has some humidity and will be better in case water gets in- should I use…
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mgqestyhopzzyh
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
gas dryer
I have an existing gas dryer that recently broke. I am receiving so much conflicting information regarding replacing the dryer. I have been told I…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Exterior Wood Panel Repaint
We plan to maintain the building’s exterior facade. It’s 4 story condo with wood panel for the facade. Any recommendation about contractor to do the…
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somuchwork
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Checking out contractors
I have found a roofer to redo the roof deck on my brownstone extension. My question is how do you go about checking out their…
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bkngwfnyduru
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Appraiser?
We rent in a brownstone we are trying to convert to condos. Is there an appraiser we can use to get the building value? Want…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Where are all the "buyers brokers "
Is it just me or are all New York real estate brokers “seller brokers” and not “buyers brokers”. We posted a FSBO for our 2br/2bth…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Clothing moths in vestibule
Dear neighbors, Even after extermination, we have clothing moths in our vestibule. A couple per day. We are stumped – could they be up in…
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