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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guest User | 0 secs ago
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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