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bk123
in Renovation 6 months ago
Building Materials
I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources
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stevenchurch
in Renovation 6 months ago
Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone
We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in Architectural Salvage 6 months ago
Various Entry Door Sets For Sale
I have three pair of entry doors for sale. two pair are actual brownstone style doors and the third is a pair of “barn” or…
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ppet456
in General Discussion 6 months ago
HOA legal entity?
Hi, all, I live in a 4-unit condo buildings where all owners are occupiers. We each bought our units from a sponsor, who converted an…
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snkrs3746
in General Discussion 6 months ago
263 prospect ave
Was it originally proposed as a 10 story 125 luxury apts? With underground parking?
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diannemorales
in General Discussion 7 months ago
Sidewalk repairs
I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…
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huesos
in General Discussion 6 months ago
Excellent Housing Court Attorney/Firm Needed
We need a top-notch attorney who regularly works in Brooklyn Housing Court. This is not an ordinary non-payment case but a complicated case where a…
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chipito
in Plumbing 6 months ago
Smart water monitor/shut-off systems
I don’t see any recent posts on this so am wondering if anyone who’s installed one (like the Moen Flo/Phyn/StreamLabs/FloLogic) can weigh in on how…
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cupotea
in Renovation 6 months ago
Glass for Brownstone Doors
Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?
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katiekeating
in Plumbing 6 months ago
Hydro jetting
So… after having a roto-rooter guy come out and snake the waste line that backed up all over our basement floor (hours before a dinner…
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huesos
in Heating and Cooling 7 months ago
Oil Boiler Cleaner?
Looking for a recommendation for an oil burning boiler cleaner. Need to have our boiler vacuumed and breeching cleaned as well. Thank you.
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 6 months ago
When should I start the eviction process for a tenant with consistent late payments?
I have a tenant who pays half of the rent at the beginning of the month and then the other half at the end of…
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roberts.boynton
in General Discussion 7 months ago
Pigeon Problems
Pigeons have begun roosting on the area just below our roof. I’m looking for someone who can install spikes or other obstacles to deter them.
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chipito
in Insurance 7 months ago
insane insurance replacement cost
Chubb has recently bumped our home replacement cost (2 fam, 3,200 sq ft in bed-stuy) to $7 million, which will more than double our premium.…
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paulcastrucci
in Real Estate - General 7 months ago
OHNY Tour -- 702 Hancock: Market Rate Passive House
Once a horse stable, then a car repair shop, 702 Hancock has been transformed into eight market-rate condos built to Passive House standards. Saturday, Oct…
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MAC
in General Discussion 7 months ago
Gas furnace replacement
Can anyone give me a general estimate on a new gas furnace for a 3 family, four story brownstone, water/baseboard heating?
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wildedgewoodcraft
in Plumbing 1 year and 7 months ago
What is sewer drain liner?
A sewer liner is a fiberglass and epoxy resin tube that is placed into a damaged sewer pipe.
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sphil305
in Plumbing 1 year ago
DEP Water Leak Notification Issue - Need Help
My bill tripled due to a leak with a toilet I was unaware of. The leak notification from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) never…
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