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juniperflood
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Water trickling in to basement
With the flash flooding in Brooklyn we went down to check our basement and saw a small puddle formed by a spout of water coming…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years ago
When It Rains…… It Pours!
Well by now everyone has seen those YouTube vids of Brooklyn under water from the last few days of rain…. I’ve lived here my whole…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Soundproofing the Garden Apt Ceiling
I just had this done after thinking about it for 6 years (and amazingly patient tenants finally moving out) and it is WONDERFUL. Its all…
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eg66
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Time for a basement waterproofing inquiry!
Has anyone successfully waterproofed a basement and had it hold up to, e.g., today’s flooding? Our new-to-use cellar (approx 40% above grade, last refinished in…
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firsthome
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 2 years and 1 month ago
Closing out job with DOB
I did an Alt 2 townhouse renovation in Brooklyn back in 2018. Final inspection passed, but the architect never closed out the job with the…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Brooklyn multi-family insurance spike since 2020
My insurance was about $2300 on average from 2017 – 2020. Then the insurance has jumped massively. See below. Insurance is from SageSure. My Manhattan…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Boiler check before using for first time of season
Is it necessary to check the boiler / radiators annually, before using for the first time each season? Or is it just good precautionary thing…
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reccomand1nyc
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Architect Recs? 1br apt renovation
hello! looking for some recommendations for an architect to kick off our apartment renovation. we are hoping to reconfigure our 1br apt (in non-landmarked brownstone)…
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eatshoppaybills
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Carpenter recommendation for wood paneling?
We’re looking to add wood paneling to the bottom third of our guest room’s walls and searching for a carpenter (or some other type of…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Current window installation cost (Marvin, landmarked)
I know this is a common topic – just wanted to confirm if $2k per window is the going rate these days for installation of…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Brooklyn multi-family insurance spike since 2020
My insurance was about $2300 on average from 2017 – 2020. Then the insurance has jumped massively. See below. Insurance is from SageSure. My Manhattan…
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jakester
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Mini-Split contractor reco
Hi all, does anyone had a great experience or reco for a Brooklyn based contractor installing Mini-split/heat pump system? After digging into it, I’m feeling…
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Cole
in General Discussion 2 years ago
How Cold do Cellars Get
I have a brownstone attached on two sides. We’re going all-electric and getting rid of gas (let’s not start that argument again – if it…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Contractor needed for full house renovation
I bought a small frame house in very poor condition. I have architect and engineering plans and am ready to get bids from contractors. It’s…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Landlord attorney
Can anyone recommend an attorney for a landlord that is going to start the process of evicting tenants? The location is Brooklyn. Also what have…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
First time homeowner in Ridgewood. Any tips?
Hi folks, my wife and I are in contract on our first ever home purchase–a small two-family house in Ridgewood, Queens. (I know it’s not…
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Alternative to Built Roof Deck
I have a nice accessible roof and would like to put some patio furniture — chairs, table, etc. What are some alternatives to building a…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
outside shed
appreciate a recommendation to rebuild my existing outside shed attached to my brownstone. thanks
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