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krobertson
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Paradise Construction - Anyone ever use them before?
Anyone ever use Sahara Contracting / Paradise Construction? Looking to do some brick re-pointing and looking for feedback… good or bad.
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decoart
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 5 years and 11 months ago
Scaffolding permit required in NYC
I need to replace my windows on a 3 story building in Brooklyn. I’m changing the outside trim so I need to work from the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Concrete pavers
I need a worker that knows how to lay pavers and do concrete work. I need 2 guys for 3 days of work
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wjbehrle
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Rainwater Containment Tanks (the underground kind)??
In our ongoing effort to prevent basement flooding, we’re now considering giant rainwater containment tanks–the kind that hold the roof runoff until the city sewers…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Outside faucet installed
Hi, We want to install an exterior faucet so that watering the garden, which is now a lot with dirt, would be more convenient. I…
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wikhtacp
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Tax impact of CO change (alt 1) but no change in property class
Will my taxes be increased by 6% of reno costs or will the whole property be reassessed at current market value plus reno costs (even…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
recommendation for tv installer
I would like to put my large tv on the wall; any recs for someone who can do that
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kipsuckers
in Heating and Cooling 5 years and 11 months ago
PTAC replacement in New York City
Hi, I am a desperate home owner and hoping someone here can help. Our 15 years old PTAC broke and we need it to replaced…
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jjq
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Licensed Architect or Engineer In Brooklyn
Im looking for a REASONABLE licensed RA or PE for a second opinion on a brownstone project in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Any ideas would be…
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beneec
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Lock solutions (dumb or smart) for a brownstone
We own a 4 family brownstone and I regularly end up staring at our box of keys, realizing that I failed. Old keys, new keys,…
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jjq
in Heating and Cooling 5 years and 11 months ago
Whole House Fan In Limestone's Airshaft
When I was a kid, back in the 60s, we would go visit my Grandparents in Montclair NJ — BEFORE Air Conditioners — and I…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
5" cast iron balusters
We have two new (primed) 5″ cast balusters for sale. Our iron workman miscalculated how many he would need for the stoop railing so we…
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sloper
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Looking for recommendations for good brownstone property management companies
I’m a brownstone owner looking to rent a four-story North Park Slope brownstone and need to find a good property management company to help me…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Electric Strike Plate - do I need a locksmith or electrician?
The strike plate on our front door periodically gets stuck open when someone is buzzed in. Should I be looking for a locksmith or an…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Water entering through electrical conduit.
I noticed recently some wetness around the opening in the basement where the electricity enters our two-family in Bushwick. I am not sure yet whether…
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tommyg
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Apartment left gutted for months—should we be worried?
Would love some advice! I live in a 9-apartment condo built circa 1890s. In January the basement apartment next to mine was flooded with several…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
French drains
I’ve got a brownstone and am looking for recommendations for waterproofing companies to dig a French drain in my basement. Also interested in hearing about…
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phoffy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Free Weathershield Pine Planks - 16 foot and 8 foot
I have: *Eight pieces of 16 foot 1″x 5/4″x 6″ *Nine Pieces of 8 foot 1″x 5/4″x 6″ I can cut the 16 foot planks…
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