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keasterly

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Gas line replacement

We need to replace a 30″ gas line to the stove on the ground floor (the level above the basement where the gas comes in).…

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panda10

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Wood Floors After Demo

I just when over plans with our architect and like most- we are (hopefully) going to eliminate most of the walls on the parlor level.…

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slopegirl

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Do you have an architect you love? Would love to know who they are and what make

s them great

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WRPListings

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

person to make ipe stair treads?

As a follow up to my previous question about treads for deck stairs, I’m wondering if there is a woodworker/deck builder that people would recommend…

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bococagirl

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 8 months ago

Back yard drainage and dry well installation

Sometimes our back yard drain gets clogged with leaves, and the back yard pools with water. Occasionally, we have had water in our basement or…

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krobertson

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Timing of pest control during renovation?

Planning a near gut renovation, any advice on when I should call in the exterminator to treat for pests? The house has mice and some…

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kmerritt

in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago

What type of door encloses storage area under brownstone stoop?

When we moved in to our home the front street level stoop was an open metal staircase. That was replaced with a concrete stoop, a…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Cellar/basement living?

I would like to add a kichenette to a basement, but I wonder if it will raise any red flags with the DOB inspector. The…

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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

AirBnB

We live in a 10-unit co-op in which two units are vacant. The owner of one lives abroad. The owner of the other lives primarily…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Frontyard concrete options

I’m repairing a front of building basement leak and am putting down new concrete in the frontyard (of my brownstone). If I had the cash…

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kpayton

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Lawyer Needed re: Adjacent Construction Scaffold / Shed.

Here’s our situation: My wife and I own a townhouse in Brooklyn. We run a completely legal Airbnb on the first floor that grosses about…

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smadargolan

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Old bricks wanted

Looking for old bricks to do a patio. Any ideas for current sources? Any big demos happening?

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huts.nyc

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

DEP Insurance for Water Main & Sewer

I am curious about everyone’s experience. I signed up for the water line and sewer protection plan after being advised by several neighbors and friends…

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WRPListings

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Has anyone used Gabriel's ironworks?

We are shopping for someone to do our terrace ironwork and wondering if anyone has used this company before? also had quotes from Lopopolo and…

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ken.ruck

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Construction on contiguous building

The building next door is adding a floor on. The owner just reached out to me to speak about the project that he is starting…

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avrex

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Which one is your favorite?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

I recommend Eliezel Ramos the Best Painter,Plasterer,Paint Removing, Wood Finish

he has best Prices, Best quality Work, and job on time and on Budget, call him 646-512-1447 he do: Plastering, Skim Coating,Primer, Painting, Wood Stripping,…

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ps158

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Tips to keep squirrels from digging up a freshly planted garden?

TIA!

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heightsgal

in Doors & Windows 7 years and 11 months ago

New Windows, Bad Surprise

Does anybody out there know NYC Building Codes? I live in a Brooklyn co-op. I installed new windows and the co-op Board ordered bars installed…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Certificate of Occupancy Advice!

Does anyone have experience with an Alt 1 renovation, and with waiting for a new CofO? I am wondering about if it is possible to…

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