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elizabethJane
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Reversing upper and lower apartments requiring no work at all: legal to rent?
I own a 3-story, legal 2-family brownstone on a non-landmark block, always used as a legal 2-family, and I intend to always use it as…
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stephen.coppin
in Renovation 9 years ago
Local Law 58/57 rules and what qualifies for accessibility waiver
We our renovating a coop apt, combining our current 1 bdr to the studio unit next door. Our original plans were to leave the bathroom…
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EJR
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Cleaning Concrete Dust in Backyard
Does anyone have any suggestions for how best to remove a layer on concrete dust from a backyard and metal patio furniture? There is a…
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Artdis
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Tenant using 2 months security deposit for rent - messy situation
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 9 years ago
In-wall coax doesn't work. Who do I call?
I just moved into a new place that has in-wall coax with wall plates throughout the house. Optimum was just here and was unable to…
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Landlord1
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Looking for Brooklyn based architect to help draw plans for full gut renovation
Contractor already attached. Gowanus area. Thanks for recommendations.
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hoytdude
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Pulling up /replacing concrete yard
Does anyone have an estimate of what the cost would be for converting a concrete backyard—roughly 20 x 35—to plain dirt? I can do the…
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petp
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Repair cracked plaster ceiling or just drywall over of it?
Whats the general consensus for fixing old plaster ceilings; drywall over it?, or skimcoat it (ie; scrape it, plasterweld, fiber mesh, setting compound, then joint…
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deviatar
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Bluestone Sidewalk repair
I have to repair a bluestone sidewalk in front of our house in a landmark district. I’ve gotten a couple of estimates on the work…
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Prospective renovation estimates?
We’re considering making an offer on a charming but old and somewhat worn property in Park Slope. To make a prudent bid, we’d like to…
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deviatar
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Bluestone Sidewalk repair
I have to repair a bluestone sidewalk in front of our house in a landmark district. I’ve gotten a couple of estimates on the work…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Home insurance for a landmarked building
Anyone have experience with whether or not landmark status drives up home insurance costs?
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Selling Custom Maple Cabinet
Selling a maple pantry cabinet. Custom built from solid maple, it was a a standalone piece in our kitchen that no longer fits after some…
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ml
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Brick Pointing Estimates and Recommendations
Hi, We are looking to have the paint removed and the brick re-pointed on our home. I’ve got a few quotes but they are all…
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accurateusacorp
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Lally / Support columns in cellar
I need to have a couple of lally/support columns installed in my cellar, to help support a beam in the back corner. Does anyone have…
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accurateusacorp
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Lally / Support columns in cellar
I need to have a couple of lally/support columns installed in my cellar, to help support a beam in the back corner. Does anyone have…
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BSDOD
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Surge Protection
Is it possible to get a whole house surge protector in NYC, installed at the main electrical panel?
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jacquelyn.grant
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Landlord refuses to make repairs unless tenant pays
My landlord is attempting to make me pay ~$5k for a flooring issue. The floors are buckling in one of the bedrooms. We even had…
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