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greenbanc

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Landmark Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness extension

Does anyone know if the LPC approves extensions to expiration of approvals due to the Covid pandemic? What is the process to get an extension…

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oxalis100

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Small mason job

Any recommendations for a handyman/mason who can fix up a row of bricks at the base of stairs under a stoop? SOme are missing/loose and…

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

tsgrlc

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Experience with Velux openable skylights on flat roofs?

I have an old-school pyramid skylight on a typical townhouse low-pitch roof (the pitch is about 1 foot ofrise per 10 feet of run). Velux…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Cleaning service

Can anyone recommend a cleaning person or company in Brooklyn?

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

aliciag

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

LL152 for a building with no gas?

Does anyone know of a good (read: cheap) service that does the LL152 certification for buildings with no gas hookups? It seems the definition of…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Which loan do you suggest for renovation

For anyone who has done a major renovation/full gut job. Which did you go with or suggest between a HELOCs Vs Home Equity Loan?

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Which loan do you suggest for renovation

For anyone who has done a major renovation/full gut job. Which did you go with or suggest between a HELOCs Vs Home Equity Loan?

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oxalis100

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Small mason job

Any recommendations for a handyman/mason who can fix up a row of bricks at the base of stairs under a stoop? SOme are missing/loose and…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Cleaning service

Can anyone recommend a cleaning person or company in Brooklyn?

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stovalljanet23

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Clawfoot tub for sale

Sorry reposting this is in general discussion! Beautiful tub in great condition. I bought it on an online auction and it’s a little big for…

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stovalljanet23

in Bath & Kitchen 2 years and 6 months ago

60” Clawfoot Tub for Sale

beautiful tub just a little big for my bathroom This is the Craigslist Ad: 60” cast iron heritage clawfoot tub

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

phoffy

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Grass recommendation for shady backyard

I have a shady and muddy backyard. Looking for a grass, clover, or something that I can walk on that I preferably don’t have to…

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

gururoofing

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Solar Thermal Installation

Hi all. We got a solar canopy installed last summer and I’d like to find out if we have room for solar thermal for hot…

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

gururoofing

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Solar Thermal Installation

Hi all. We got a solar canopy installed last summer and I’d like to find out if we have room for solar thermal for hot…

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dsaczuk

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Airplane Noise

Over the past several months I’ve noticed a sharp increase in airplane noise where I live (southwest part of Bed-Stuy). Even inside, with windows closed.…

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Panning the Bay: Return Air Ducts

I am looking for someone who will do a good job panning a bay in my cellar., a return air plenum to a duct to…

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

sashak

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Wood Stair Repair for Back Deck

I have a brownstone in the south slope with a deck off the kitchen. The stairs that connect the deck are pressure treated lumber -…

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putting split (heat+air) in each room vs using old radiators

anyone know if it is a better idea to put split systems into each room of a rental property or just use the old radiator…

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

prolinenj

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Sprinkler System

Hello, Starting to plan out our single family home renovation. Home is 4 stories. One story slightly underground with 3 stories above ground. Looks like…

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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

katerina

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago

Advice for sound-rated apartment door?

We are interested in upgrading the front door to our apartment (between our condo and the common area hallway) to something that will do a…

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