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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Leveling a backyard
Sorry if this is a dumb question but how does one level a backyard without machinery? [LRM_EXPORT_47837672686789_20190629_145619458](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:shTW:lrm_export_47837672686789_20190629_145619458.jpeg.jpg)
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ps158
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Is it legal to dig out hatch & create egress/stairs into 100% below grade cellar
Does anyone know the absolute answer to this – is it legal to dig out the hatch in front of a house and install stairs…
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newlandlordnyc
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Neighbor's Damage Can we use our own contractor
Our neighbor’s condo got water damage from our toilet pipe burst. Their insurance’s contractor is asking for really high price. Can we use our own…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can a lawsuit stop neighbor from doing more construction?
I have a semi-attached house with my neighbor. They did underpinning . The footing on the party wall was cut on their side , and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Developer next door
A developer purchased the home next door and is looking to build a 5 floor, 10 unit condo. We recently made renovations to our home…
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homely
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
How Long Does It Take to Jackhammer Off a Facade?
My next-door neighbor is about to re-facade their brownstone. It’s four stories by 21 feet with traditional details. I can’t get an answer from their…
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homely
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 6 years and 2 months ago
Wall around gas meter?
Do gas meters need to be in a room in the cellar? Mine is a two-family home (although previously a five-family). I would like to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for a new management company
I’m on the board of a condo comprised of 24 units (three 8-unit buildings). I’m looking for suggestions for trustworthy management companies. Thank you!
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newlandlordnyc
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Neighbor's Damage Can we use our own contractor
Our neighbor’s condo got water damage from our toilet pipe burst. Their insurance’s contractor is asking for really high price. Can we use our own…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Developer next door
A developer purchased the home next door and is looking to build a 5 floor, 10 unit condo. We recently made renovations to our home…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for a new management company
I’m on the board of a condo comprised of 24 units (three 8-unit buildings). I’m looking for suggestions for trustworthy management companies. Thank you!
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Changing configuration
Hello Brownstoners, Its been a while. I am interested in purchasing a property that is currently set up as a double duplex that I would…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
“Gas inspection”
Has anyone received this on their front doorknobs? It threatens $100 fine if I don’t make an appointment. Please see pics. Advice? Is this totally…
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ning
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 6 years and 2 months ago
Parking violation
I got a DOB violation for “parking in front of my house” as opposed to in the back… The whole block is doing that, not…
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starrindustriesllc
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Flooring question
Being advised by a flooring company against installing anything over 2 3/4 wide plank in a Park Slope row house. Has anybody had problems with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can a lawsuit stop neighbor from doing more construction?
I have a semi-attached house with my neighbor. They did underpinning . The footing on the party wall was cut on their side , and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
A. Malek vs other facade specialists?
First time poster here. I have read many positive reviews about A. Malek on this site, and have seen some of his work which looks…
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rd684
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Anyone use Flo by Moen water detection & shutoff system
I recently saw a segment on This Old House about this water monitoring system that connects to the main water supply that can monitor and…
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