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ccvle
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Front porch rebuild estimate cost?
I’m wondering if anyone has any experience or idea on how much rebuilding a front yard porch would cost? I’m looking to tear down my…
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nancib
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 7 months ago
andersen bathrm window approximately 141/2" x 27"
I am looking to have the glass on the window osbsured in a tasteful way. Does anyone have any suggestions or is it even possible…
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patolucas
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a Vintage Two-Apron Tub
Doing a brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. I’m looking for a vintage tub for one of our bathrooms. Essentially, I am looking for one of those…
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nancib
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
old refrigerator
I have an old Wesinghouse refrigerator in my basement and it won’t fit up the turn on the steps. Do I have to use special…
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PSGal
in Building Code 11 years and 11 months ago
Installing a bathtub in existing powder room in CONDO cellar?
Can anyone answer this: If we already have a bathroom in a duplex condo–as opposed to a stand-alone house –with a cellar, are we legally…
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lawlorg
in Financial Services 10 years and 7 months ago
SRO Renovation Loan / LoC
I am interested in financing renovations of an SRO building. I am under contract to buy a building which is currently registered as an SRO.…
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comvoxsystems
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Looking for a copy of Blumberg A35 Lease Buisness 3-98 Version
I have a lease. Which I only have a copy which is not readable. This Lease is a A35 Blumberg Lease Business Premises 3-98\. Where…
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stickerhappy
in Masonry 10 years and 7 months ago
Cleaning up exterior bricks
We installed a new planter retaining wall in our garden last fall made with reclaimed bricks. We picked them for their nice orange-ish color. Over…
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chych
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Sprinkler code: painting exposed risers red
Greetings to everyone who participates in this forum. I have a question about the requirements for painting the exposed sprinkler risers in my building red.…
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ejalbk
in Legal 10 years and 7 months ago
Paying off a Mortgage: Attorney Needed?
Our coop has a very small mortgage that is going to mature in a few months and the owners have decided to just pay it…
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radicalnewtherapy
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Basement Drain Traps: What are we supposed to do with this thing?
We have a square hole in the front of the basement of our townhouse. It looks to be filled with dirt and mud and maybe…
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anonlurker
in Mortgage 10 years and 7 months ago
When am I able to refinance if I am changing the c of o?
i am gut renovating a townhouse and adding a floor therefore I am applying for an alt 1, which is a pain in its own…
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anonlurker
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 7 months ago
packaged air conditioning
Inverter splits seem expensive. While not as efficient how much less would it be to buy a package ac unit like the kind you find…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Hydronic radiant heat installation recommendations?
We’re interested in installing hydronic radiant heat in the home we’re renovating (Warmboard specifically, but we are open to other products.) Since this is run…
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aravalittle
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
MORSO Wood Stove model 7110
We have a Morso wood stove model 7110…which can pipe out either the top or the back. It’s a great stove, high-end, super efficient…but was…
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aravalittle
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 7 months ago
Blue Stone Pavers For Sale
I have 16 (1’x2′) blue stone pavers left over from when we did the front yard. I’m thinking that adds up to 32’square (but feel…
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soundhoner
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
North Bed Stuy, Crime Question
Hey there, I’m aiming at a house purchase and it so happens that what’s been falling in my budget is the J/M/Z / north Bed…
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afrochic
in Flooring 10 years and 7 months ago
Another recommendation for Jose Zambrano for hardwood floor refinishing
A few weeks ago, I scoured the Forum for a recommendation for someone to refinish all the hardwood floors and stairs in my triplex. I…
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