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What do the letters "ACT" mean next to a DOB certificate of occupancy complaint?
Looked at the definitions of all the possible complaint codes and didn’t see ACT. Does it mean they are taking action against the complaint? Thanks!
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tsgrlc
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Connected attics in 1880s frame rowhouses--should it be fixed? How?
I have a three-story row house built in the 1880s. Brick on the garden level, wood frame on the two floors above. The party wall…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
5th floor co-op, low water pressure, water not hot enough.
We recently purchased a co-op apartment on the 5th floor of a walk-up building in Park Slope. We love the place (and we don’t mind…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Filing for Siding Replacement (Front and Back of Wood Frame Row House)
Does anyone have experience with whether filing is necessary/recommended?
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mrfrio
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Latent Defects In Gut Reno
I recently purchased a gut reno from a developer. Though there were two inspections done (long story), since moving in we have been discovering issues…
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rentrix
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
NY Backyard Surveillance Law
My neighbor installed security cameras on their property. The cameras at the rear of the house are pointed directly into my back yard. None of…
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phoffy
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
My front gate fence post left orphaned by new development --who's responsible?
[IMG_6280](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Tsst:img_6280.jpg.jpg) Hopefully the image will explain better than my description. My fence post for the swinging gate to my basement stairs and alley used to…
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yesbrooklyn
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Bedford Union Army Scheduled Work
I live less than 500 feet from the Bedford Union Armory with small kids. I recently got a notice that are starting lead and asbestos…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gut Reno frame - water after shower leaking from HVAC
Hi all, Looking for some help. Just bought a gut reno frame house – all new HVAC, plumbing, etc. Took a shower on the middle…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
BLINK Fitness noise complaint
Hi everyone, a BLINK fitness opened next to my apartment building. The sound of weights hitting the floor shakes my apt ever since. 5am to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gut Reno frame - water after shower leaking from HVAC
Hi all, Looking for some help. Just bought a gut reno frame house – all new HVAC, plumbing, etc. Took a shower on the middle…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painting rear facade
Looking to paint our rear façade (460 sq ft) after we repoint. Has anyone done this and on average, what does it cost?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Soaking tub too tall
I guess I didn’t look at my bathroom renovation plans closely enough, because somehow my architect picked out a soaking tub that is 23″ above…
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blaqhole
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
In ceiling speakers?
Hi all. We’re doing a renovation and I’m figuring out our AV situation. In our living room, the AV sub and the architect are recommending…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
BLINK Fitness noise complaint
Hi everyone, a BLINK fitness opened next to my apartment building. The sound of weights hitting the floor shakes my apt ever since. 5am to…
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blaqhole
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
In ceiling speakers?
Hi all. We’re doing a renovation and I’m figuring out our AV situation. In our living room, the AV sub and the architect are recommending…
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joymesser
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Laminated/safety glass or insulated glass for deck door?
I’m replacing the door that leads to the back deck from my 2nd-story kitchen (in a triplex over a 1-story unit). I’m looking for recommendations…
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MRONeill
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Need to fire contractor/hire new contractor
I’ve tried to avoid this for months, which is my bad – but I need to remove my contractor for our job & hire someone…
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