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markwalker
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Extra Victorian style Tile FS (and other remodeling left overs)
We have a quantity of unused Victorian embossed frieze tiles available. They are 4 x 5-5/8 inches size in a lovely shell and ribbon design,…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Evicting tenant
Does anyone have any advice on how to go about telling a tenant who has been there for about two years that you want the…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Roofer recommendations
Hi, we’re looking for roofer recommendations for new roofing for our coop and need three bids. We’ve worked with Premier and had good experiences although…
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southsloppy
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Gutter Repair
Our Gutter needs attention: some attempt was made at installing a smaller gutter inside the original one. The problem is that with the ever increasing…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Green Energy :: Solar/ Wind :: Recommendations :: HVAC stystem
We upgraded our house to an HVAC system away from Gas use and I was told this is very economical. But reality is, that we…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Plumber recommendation for Duravit wall mount toilet?
Hi, we have a great plumber, Willie Puig, for our occasional plumbing problems but he doesn’t know anything about wall mount toilets. One of ours…
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southsloppy
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Gutter Repair
Our Gutter needs attention: some attempt was made at installing a smaller gutter inside the original one. The problem is that with the ever increasing…
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WonTon
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Remove iron security gate and replace double hung window with casement
I’d really like to get rid of the ugly iron security grated door that swings out onto the fire escape outside my bedroom window. It…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Evicting tenant
Does anyone have any advice on how to go about telling a tenant who has been there for about two years that you want the…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Rewiring house
How long was the process of rewiring your house? How many floors? Did they break holes and snake the wiring or break the walls from…
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We are in the uncomfortable position of living in upstate NY while our house in Greenpoint is being gut-renovated. I like the GC and trust…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Front Doors
Seeking advice for front door replacement options that are something other than full bespoke carpentry. We are in a landmarked district, so I know there…
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jwydcrqmztn
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Paint Stripping Pros Recommendations
My wife and I just moved to a 1928 co-op apartment in the east village. We realized how many layers of paint that has been…
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ovbcgzyflcvwei
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Estate Sale-- Crown Heights
Every Sunday in September and October EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS from 12-1:30pm Location and time details on flyer. NO CASH–ZELLE ONLY. [White and Green Bold and…
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ovbcgzyflcvwei
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Estate Sale-- Crown Heights
Every Sunday in September and October EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS from 12-1:30pm Location and time details on flyer. NO CASH–ZELLE ONLY. [White and Green Bold and…
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natgin
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Sidewalk Repairs
Our insurance company is requiring some sidewalk repairs at our brownstone, so I’m looking for Contractor Recommendations. We’re in a landmarked section of Ft. Greene,…
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bklyn658
in Exteriors 1 year and 9 months ago
Silicone layer on brick facade?
My insurance company is requiring that I repair my brick facade’s peeling paint (or as I like to call it, shabby chic). I’ve learned from…
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augiesasso
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Backyard Fencing: Who's responsible?
I have a backyard with fencing on three sides of my property (4th side is my house). My fence abuts three different neighbors’ fences. In…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Annual Parapet inspection law now in effect. LL 126-covers many of us
Sigh, this city. When I first read about it I was like “surely there’s an exception for non-multi family properties” but alas I can’t find…
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