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xchx

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

HPD Registration

Has anyone filed to de-register with the HPD? My house is registered but it’s got no C/o and it doesn’t seem like it should be…

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dlamoreux1

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Licensed Plumber Recommendations in NYC

Would be grateful for a few recommendations for a licensed plumber who does good work and prices fairly for a small bathroom renovation where will…

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Fire extinguishers in gut renovation

Our contractor has said we should get fire extinguishers for each floor, for use in a gut renovation. Is it normal for the homeowner to…

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nirnur

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Energy Audit and Consulting for Brownstone

I am starting on a good bit of work on my brownstone but will not necessarily be replacing a lot o the systems or insulation.…

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nirnur

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Energy Audit and Consulting for Brownstone

I am starting on a good bit of work on my brownstone but will not necessarily be replacing a lot o the systems or insulation.…

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stickerhappy

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Best primer and paint for exterior front entry doors?

Its time to repaint our exterior front doors. Anyone have any suggestions for a good exterior grade primer and paint brand/type for this project?

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lisap

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

wheelchair elevator under stoop

I need to install wheelchair access to the garden apartment of a brownstone. I could put in a ramp, but the lowered grade of the…

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Updated 4 years and 8 months ago

nathanjoe755

in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago

Humid Cellar

Hello! So approaching the 1 year mark of owning my little condo with cellar access. Recap: Around August 2020 I removed 90% of the drywall…

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lisap

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

wheelchair elevator under stoop

I need to install wheelchair access to the garden apartment of a brownstone. I could put in a ramp, but the lowered grade of the…

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brownstone89

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

How do you go about proving a tenant

is not providing access to go into their apartment to do fixes needed to cure an HPD violation?

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Updated 4 years and 8 months ago

Free dehumidifier

Fridgemaster FDH5020KP ( https://www.amazon.com/Fridgemaster-Dehumidifier-Dehumidifiers-Basements-Bathroom/dp/B08738G5V8 ) arrived with a defective pump. Manufacturer promised to send me a refund and I have since purchased a different dehumidifier…

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olnqydhyugz

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Bird Spikes

Pigeons have begun to roost on the one spot on my cornice with no spikes. This is above the 2nd floor windows so it might…

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ccs1329824937

in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago

Marvin Window Repair

I have a Marvin Ultimate Wood Double Hung window with a broken balance that needs to be repaired. Vela came to look at it but…

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Updated 4 years and 8 months ago

Free dehumidifier

Fridgemaster FDH5020KP ( https://www.amazon.com/Fridgemaster-Dehumidifier-Dehumidifiers-Basements-Bathroom/dp/B08738G5V8 ) arrived with a defective pump. Manufacturer promised to send me a refund and I have since purchased a different dehumidifier…

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katanov01

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Brownstone facade paint color code

We need to re-paint our non-landmark brownstone facade in Boerum Hill. Ideally it should be chipped and brownstone cement mix needs to be applied but…

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true

in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago

Elevated paver patio over large stump

I’m having a giant poplar tree removed from my backyard right now. It will cost additional $$$ to remove the stump completely. Is it possible…

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Contractors on site

Hoping someone could help me with this. I’m in the beginning stages of a renovation and could us some expertise. I’m renovating the interior and…

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terry

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Closing out old Schnall Alt-1 plan while removing the request to change CoO from

3 to 2-Family

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terry

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Closing out old Schnall Alt-1 plan while removing the request to change CoO from

3 to 2-Family

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Amym718

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

Insect burrowing into sidewalk by gate post near stoop

We’ve got two holes in the ground and a mound of dug up sandy material. Photographed one of the little diggers, and it appears to…

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