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rh
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation
I just want to sing the praises of my carpenter, Darren. I used him on my Bed Stuy brownstone restoration and now he’s working with…
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bergenbabe
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 2 months ago
leak from con-edison manhole
Early this am I discovered water leaking from the front of my cellar pouring down thru the electric main also located in the front of…
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mcurren
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 2 months ago
Should we sign without a FUNDING contingency?
My husband and I are currently negotiating our contract with the sponsor and have run into a problem with our contingency clauses. We have a…
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heightstoslope
in Electricians 13 years and 2 months ago
Electrician & Plumber: Web Savvy & High Quality - any recs?
I’m doing a project that’s going to require a lot of web interaction with contractor and subs. Does anyone have experience with individual electricians or…
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anony
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Stained glass panel/handmade medicine cabinet?
I have a stained glass panel I’d like to turn into the door on a recessed medicine cabinet. Very small-26″ x 16″. I’m looking for…
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Sweet-Action
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 2 months ago
Thoughts on gas cooktop on an island?
Hey all… So we’re finally undertaking our plan to place a kitchen in the rear parlor of our brownstone (and a deck), and we’ve just…
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Juno106
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 2 months ago
Chimney damage - building next door responsibility
I have a 3 story building and a 5 story condo went up next to me. They extended my fireplace chimney as per DOB guidelines…
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anony
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Stained glass panel/handmade medicine cabinet?
I have a stained glass panel I’d like to turn into the door on a recessed medicine cabinet. Very small-26″ x 16″. I’m looking for…
0
mcurren
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 2 months ago
Should we sign without a FUNDING contingency?
My husband and I are currently negotiating our contract with the sponsor and have run into a problem with our contingency clauses. We have a…
0
kls
in Foundation 13 years and 2 months ago
Water through the electrical box?
Has anyone had a problem with water coming in from outside, through the electrical box? Con Edison came about a year ago and re-cemented around…
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fmb78
in Landlord 13 years and 2 months ago
Access to basement through garden level rental for boiler maintenance.
Hello. Just wondering if and how any of you have dealt with this conundrum. We’re living in an upper duplex and will have a tenant…
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puffa
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets & Island
Hi Everyone, I’m considering buying an apartment in a brownstone but unfortunately the kitchen which is only 3 years old is not to my taste.…
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jcarch
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 2 months ago
Tickets for not clearing sidewalk snow?
Watching one of my son’s classmates end up flat on his back in 2″ of rainwater as he and his mom tried to cross 20’…
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bergenbabe
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 2 months ago
leak from con-edison manhole
Early this am I discovered water leaking from the front of my cellar pouring down thru the electric main also located in the front of…
0
LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Code Requirements for Brownstone Fireplace?
It’s my understanding that the NYC building code requires existing fireplaces to satisfy current code requirements only if there is a change in use, for…
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heightstoslope
in Electricians 13 years and 2 months ago
Electrician & Plumber: Web Savvy & High Quality - any recs?
I’m doing a project that’s going to require a lot of web interaction with contractor and subs. Does anyone have experience with individual electricians or…
0
LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Code Requirements for Brownstone Fireplace?
It’s my understanding that the NYC building code requires existing fireplaces to satisfy current code requirements only if there is a change in use, for…
0
kls
in Foundation 13 years and 2 months ago
Water through the electrical box?
Has anyone had a problem with water coming in from outside, through the electrical box? Con Edison came about a year ago and re-cemented around…
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expert_textpert
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 2 months ago
Bed Stuy House
There was an Open House for 422 Bainbridge Street in Bed Stuy a few weeks ago. Here’s the listing: http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2528954 My husband and I were…
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