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aeonray
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Illegal three level extension to back of brownstone house
The new owners of the house next door are currently building a cinder block extension to their brownstone, in order to extend the property 18’…
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borderline
in Landlord 11 years ago
Death of a Tenant
Unfortunately, my tenant passed away recently. We had a good relationship for the duration of stay and the tenant will be greatly missed. I was…
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ps158
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago
windows: have our GC install or sub it out on our own?
A GC we are considering to hire on an extensive renovation of our house would like to replace all the windows himself. The windows are…
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clumpo
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Cost of a boiler gas valve replacement?
I have a Gas boiler that won’t fire up. I did the usual self diagnostics with the thermocouple and pilot light but I can’t get…
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reno62
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
DOB Structural Inspections Quote
Appropriate range of fees for Structural Special Inspections required by DOB? Just received a quote for 18,000 to inspect gut renovation of townhouse (new stairs,…
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ps158
in Pest Control 10 years and 11 months ago
groundhogs / woodchucks in Brooklyn?
I hope this is all this is (as opposed to it being a sinkhole from Brooklyn to China)…But we have a hole in our backyard.…
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pnewbie
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen/bathroom update newbie
I am in the process of closing a coop in Brooklyn. Once closed, the plan is likely to have mostly cosmetic work done in kitchen…
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lalabbott
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Fair price for parking spot in Cobble Hill?
We are moving to Cobble Hill and will have a gated, uncovered parking spot on Warren near Henry. Is $300 a fair monthly rate to…
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chrisd
in Flooring 10 years and 11 months ago
Thanks Carlos Salazar For Refinishing My Floors!
I just want to recommend Carlos who Recently refinished about 400 Square ft. of parquet flooring for me here in Dyker Heights. I found him…
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fitch
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 1 month ago
Generic Hotpoint Appliances
Hi All, Does anyone know if there is a place or a person that will either buy and remove or just pick up perfectly fine…
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smwenk
in Construction 11 years ago
Convert a terrace to sunroom/solarium
We’re looking at a condo with a terrace which the seller tells us can be legally converted to a sunroom. We definitely want to do…
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ps158
in Pest Control 10 years and 11 months ago
groundhogs / woodchucks in Brooklyn?
I hope this is all this is (as opposed to it being a sinkhole from Brooklyn to China)…But we have a hole in our backyard.…
0
aeonray
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Illegal three level extension to back of brownstone house
The new owners of the house next door are currently building a cinder block extension to their brownstone, in order to extend the property 18’…
0
williamsburgguys
in For Sale 11 years ago
Gasoline powered Troy Bilt 2500psi Pressure Washer for sale $200 (obo)
Still cleaning up the back of the basement of stuff I will never use again in the city that has been sitting collecting dust, and…
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VAtoBK
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Floor finishing -- Poly alternative
I need to finish new white oak floors and would love to hear from anyone who has used a non-polyurethane solution. I am hoping to…
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someonecalleddob
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
I want to completely gut renovate my 2nd floor. Floor plan suggestions.
This is my current plan as is. What would you recommend as the best use of my space? How can I make this better?
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ilovestoops
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
How much $ to hold back after renov?
After the gut renov of a bathroom, how much (%) should be held back from payments to the plumber, and for how long, after job…
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robertbullock
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago
Handyman Recommendation
Hi, I’m new in town and already found a great handyman, Brian Piersol. We had him do a wall light installation and he was fast,…
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