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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
slab drainage
doing some hardscaping and taking advantage to properly drain my slab. is the proper way to do this a trench drain that runs the width…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Advice on what to do about neighbor's tree beginning to topple my fence
I live in a parlor floor condo next to a building that’s been undergoing renovations for several years. I used to be on really friendly…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
ISO window boxes and stoop planters
I am looking for advice on where to buy black window boxes and outdoor planters locally in Brooklyn for our townhouse. Any recommendations?
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MaconStreetMan
in Doors & Windows 5 years ago
Historic Window Repair
I haven’t seen a recent post on this. I hav original windows which are in rough shape. I am looking for a skilled handyman or…
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rarara
in General Discussion 5 years ago
SWO triggered audit
Long story short, DOB inspectors took issue with our cellar excavation and issued a full SWO. The cure they wanted was Kafkaesque, so our architect/engineer…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tank or tankless water heater for 3-family home?
After finishing extensive renovations to the owner’s duplex, we’ve realized we need to upgrade the water heating system for the entire building. The water’s currently…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
ISO painter for old interior stairs and trim
I just had my old interior staircases reinforced by a carpenter and now looking for a painter who can refinish the stairs, trim and wainscotting…
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CG_ups
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Toilet Waste Line - Looking for NYC Building Codes for Required Dimensions.
Hi All, does anyone know where to find the building codes for the required dimension of a toilet waste line for an upper floor bathroom?…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy interior doors?
We need a few interior “slab” doors for our rental unit. Nothing fancy, was thinking of a traditional shaker style solid 5 panel door, or…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Advice on what to do about neighbor's tree beginning to topple my fence
I live in a parlor floor condo next to a building that’s been undergoing renovations for several years. I used to be on really friendly…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Seeking advice on renting out a parking space inside a garage
I have a 2 car garage that I’m not using and I’m considering renting out the one or two spaces for parking only (no storage).…
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decoart
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Waiting for my tenants to sign renewal Manhattan
I sent my tenants a renewal lease 1 week ago. I haven’t heard anything back from them. I’m a little nervous b/c the lease expires…
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somedaytheocean
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Converting 2 into 3 family - pros and cons?
We will be doing a renovation and considering changing the CFO from 2 to 3 family. Pros / Cons from personal experience would be much…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
glass roof for screened deck?
Has anyone looked into the possibility of screening a deck against insects by installing a glass roof and screens? Apparently the DOB says a deck…
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slimc
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
skylights
For those who have replaced old skylights with new ones….what were the features you considered and do you have any advice? I am replacing three…
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decoart
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Waiting for my tenants to sign renewal Manhattan
I sent my tenants a renewal lease 1 week ago. I haven’t heard anything back from them. I’m a little nervous b/c the lease expires…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Water Heater Question
We noticed water under the drip pipe attached to the T&P valve on our water heater, though there’s no water coming out now. The water…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Water Heater Question
We noticed water under the drip pipe attached to the T&P valve on our water heater, though there’s no water coming out now. The water…
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