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somuchwork
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Gas inspection
I received a post card from a plumbing company telling me that I needed to have a gas piping inspection done. I own a mixed…
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
GC contract error- misquoted 22k!
Hi all- we have an unusual situation, and our architect has not experienced it so I thought I would ask here. Our GC just informed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking ceiling fan recommendation
I need to replace one ceiling fan and add another in my apartment. Can anyone here recommend specific brands that are reliable and easy to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor access cover
Does anyone have a recommendation for a floor access cover to use in the basement to cover a u-trap? Thanks.
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Help me find BEWISO windows!
Hi I am a GC in brooklyn and my architect spec’d for these extremely hard to find, BEWISO windows. Can anyone point me in the…
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Demo permit?
Hi – Our basement is semi-finished, but the work was done a long time ago and without a permit. It is just drywall and an…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cannot find the source if the leak
We have a leak into parlor floor bathroom, we cannot figure out the source. Anyone had a good experience with a plumber with a similar…
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DazednConfused
in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago
Wood paint stripping business recommendations
Hi, does anyone have any wood stripping company recommendations? Specifically for paint stripping. I tried calling a few businesses posted on here before but seems…
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alexkaras1985
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
Hi – does anyone have leads on Builder’s Risk or Construction Insurance for a homeowner to cover a gut reno? State Farm used to have…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Does a backyard downspout need to be connected to the main sewer line?
Does a gutter downspout legally need to be connected to the main sewer line or can it just pour into the backyard? There is only…
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alexkaras1985
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
Hi – does anyone have leads on Builder’s Risk or Construction Insurance for a homeowner to cover a gut reno? State Farm used to have…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Roof access ladder
Hello, we are planning to make roof access easier by installing a pull-down ladder to a lowered ceiling, then a short permanent ladder from there…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Boiler Options / Alternatives?
So… seems I need a new boiler…. and with the city’s push to move away from gas, and the fact that my gas bill was…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Building Manager 3 Family Bed Stuy
Hi – Renting out two units in my brownstone and leaving town for 8 months – any suggestions for a building manager to be on…
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cbd tinctures
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
A set of doors
Hi, We have a set of original brownstone heavy doors that we no longer need it because we are opening up the parlor floor. Is…
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cbd tinctures
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
A set of doors
Hi, We have a set of original brownstone heavy doors that we no longer need it because we are opening up the parlor floor. Is…
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fgii
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Property Line ???
Hi all…. I have been living in my brownstone for over 20 years but JUST noticed – because I am installing a new fence -…
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fgii
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Property Line ???
Hi all…. I have been living in my brownstone for over 20 years but JUST noticed – because I am installing a new fence -…
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