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anon200
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Scaffolding - what type is required?
We’ve just gotten three quotes for exterior/facade work and each one of them said that a different kind of scaffolding was required. One said since…
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greencat
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Missing C of O?
Hi, We’re in the process of entering into contract on our 4-family house.However the buyer’s bank says they ordered a C of O certificate from…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
spam ….
This forum is such a valuable resource for many. But lately there are more questions than replies and it’s taken over by spam and robot…
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anonymous83
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Connecting Roof Deck
Would someone please recommend a good design/build firm, architect or general contractor who has experience and could help with the process of connecting the top…
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anon200
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Scaffolding - what type is required?
We’ve just gotten three quotes for exterior/facade work and each one of them said that a different kind of scaffolding was required. One said since…
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meme2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 8 months ago
subway tiles advice
OK i have a dilemma I buy the Gabriella casa vogue tiles at $5.95 a sf or do I get the rittenhouse dall tile at…
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meme2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 8 months ago
subway tiles advice
OK i have a dilemma I buy the Gabriella casa vogue tiles at $5.95 a sf or do I get the rittenhouse dall tile at…
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parksy363
in Property Management 12 years and 8 months ago
Basic Building Management
I live in Cobble Hill in a 4 unit brownstone co-op. We are looking for a new maintenance person/company to manage our weekly trash/recycling, basic…
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nyflicka
in Construction 12 years and 8 months ago
Ballbark (guesstimates?) for Asbestos removal in a small crawlspace?
Location is in the basement of a brownstone. Just want a vague sense of what it costs to remove – properly and to code. Thanks!
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split1
in Building Code 12 years and 8 months ago
No permit for small extension
We’re looking at a house in a part of Queens with landmark status. The house has an extension that is being used as a child’s…
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nyflicka
in Construction 12 years and 8 months ago
Ballbark (guesstimates?) for Asbestos removal in a small crawlspace?
Location is in the basement of a brownstone. Just want a vague sense of what it costs to remove – properly and to code. Thanks!
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SewardWasRight
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Digging up Pottery Shards and Old Bricks in Backyard "Excavation"
Good morning! I have been digging a pit in my Stuyvesant East backyard to install a dry well. I went through a lot of clayey…
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ProHeights66
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 9 months ago
How to treat oak trim?
My parlor mirror and windows are now stripped of 100-plus years of paint and look beautiful. I am reaching out to get advice on how…
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split1
in Building Code 12 years and 8 months ago
No permit for small extension
We’re looking at a house in a part of Queens with landmark status. The house has an extension that is being used as a child’s…
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hannahz
in Walls and Interiors 12 years and 8 months ago
Lime based repointing of old brick, suggestions/advice/contractors?
I have some brick in my basement that needs to be repointed (large areas including arches). I wondered if any of the companies doing this…
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hullsean
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
new property inspection before contract signing
Hi all, I’m new to brownstones. Have agreed on a price for a property. Now need to do an inspection. From my lay persons view,…
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aw
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Opening a skylight
Hi stoners! Does anyone have experience opening an existing skylight? Any suggestions, tips or recomendation for a great contractor who can do this? thanks!
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Evicting a Subtenant?
A friend of mine has been leasing out his (furnished) apartment since late last year to a family of three. They have not paid the…
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