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Seeking to hire help for curb cut violation?
I think I need help and I don’t even know whom I should hire: contractor vs lawyer vs expeditor. Any recommendations for the right kind…
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jodileone
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone - Front Door needs support under it
We are using Windows We are to order and install landmark approved double entry doors. While we wait for landmark approval, my current door saddle…
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dss315
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Water Bugs/Roaches in Basement- Need Exterminator
We seem to have a consistent water bug/roach problem in our basement- we have been using an exterminator who just seems to be ‘managing’ the…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Thorocoat Exterior Building Paint - Does it hold up?
Time to paint the back of our building. We would like to use a dark charcoal color. Having problems finding this exterior color as a…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
What to do with iron window security grates?
we recently had our windows replaced and in the process had the first floor iron grates removed. We do not plan on putting them back,…
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Natasha
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
skylight ventilation for interior bedrooms?
We are renovating a rowhouse and our architect has suggested two interior bedrooms for the top floor. Each would have only a skylight for light…
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cate
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Note to poster TyCubby about bidding war
Your post was removed because it was potentially libelous. It’s fine to post on this topic as long as you do not misrepresent allegations as…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Baby Gate for stairs?
We will be moving into our new house next week and I neet to get on the ball with my babyproofing. I need to know…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brick Facade Replacement
Hi all, I have just purchased a 3-story, 20′ wide brick townhouse in Greenpoint that will require a new facade due to years of neglect…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for a brickpointer
Hi everyone, i am in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Looking for a good mason to do some brickpointing and also fix my soffett – I think that’s…
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katelyn.p.williams
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Water Problem
We renovated a row house, added a rooftop bedroom set back with a deck that sits above the house. The GC put on a new…
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brownstonebettie
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
New Doors for Brownstone
A really basic question: We are in the middle of a gut-renovation of our brownstone and are looking for a new front door. I’m confused…
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stevennn
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 6 years and 3 months ago
Sidewalk hazard/violation. And MTA subway station is in front of my building.
Situation: I have a building on a busy street with a busy subway entrance. The sidewalk in front is 30 feet deep (15 feet my…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Donation Pickup
What do people do in Brooklyn? Clearing out apartment due to death in family, can’t get any of the organizations to pickup. Tried Salvation Army,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replace old water heater (need permit?)
Old unit from around 2006 needs to be replaced soon (no issues with it but due to age would like to replace), question is do…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Solid oak dining room table for sale
Solid oak table. Table top is 1 1/4” thick. 60” round opens to 6 1/2’ oval with 1 leaf and 8’ oval with 2 leafs.…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Homeowner's insurance broker recs?
Anyone work with someone they’d recommend?
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Permit for Deck / Three Season Room
Can anyone share the best way to permit for a deck/three season room and if there is strong belief this is required? Thanks
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