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jdefel
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Converting 2- or multi-family into single-family home
What are the advantages of doing this? From my research, it seems like there are only downsides: 1) Less valuable for a potential resale where…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reusing old door
Our GC always wants us to throw out old stuff and buy new. We got rid of a nice bathtub because he and the plumber…
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deonwalker071
in Exteriors 3 years and 2 months ago
Terrace gardening Murray hill apt
We just moved to the Murray Hill section of Manhattan from Seattle. I am trying to help my disabled wife have a veggie garden on…
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jdefel
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Carroll Gardens Townhouse?
https://streeteasy.com/building/200-carroll-street-brooklyn/house?card=1 This house is pretty. It doesn’t fit my personal wish list, but I imagine it’ll generate interest based on the photos. The listing states…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Licensed
Is there a website in NYC that you can check to see if a business such as a plumber, electrician, GC or other is licensed…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Licensed
Is there a website in NYC that you can check to see if a business such as a plumber, electrician, GC or other is licensed…
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nancy.morales2
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
How would you refinish this concrete wall?
https://imgur.com/a/9EE2CmS I’m refinishing these basement steps. Need to figure out wall treatment. I’m sure if I use paint or some other direct to wall finish…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Whether to skim coat or not and referrals
Hello. We live in an 1870s brownstone and need to repaint our living room. It’s quite big, 13 by 22 feet plus 11 feet tall…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mitsubishi AC
We are planning Mitubishi minisplits for AC. Our GC’s AC guy proposes two 12,000 BTU air handlers on the first floor, and on the second…
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sticksandstones
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Construction Helper
I am undertaking a small bathroom renovation on my own and am looking for some help. It is a grab bag of things- tiling, minor…
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nancy.morales2
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
How would you refinish this concrete wall?
https://imgur.com/a/9EE2CmS I’m refinishing these basement steps. Need to figure out wall treatment. I’m sure if I use paint or some other direct to wall finish…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
tankless water heat
i am about to order a new water heater for two family brownstone. Any recommendations and if tankless water heater would work?
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
After Hours Additional Fees
As homeowners, do you expect to pay Additional Fees (be it by hour or by one charge) for After Hours work in regards to Home…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Need Permit for changing a staircase?
Hi all! Do I need a permit to remove and replace a very old staircase in a brownstone? (not landmark) Thank you
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peaceout
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
FOR SALE: Black granite counter & Bar Sink $400
Black granite 74×24 (with 16″ cut out for bar sink), and 24×24 piece. Also included is a 16″ bar sink. Must be able to pick…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
FOR SALE: Black granite counter & Bar Sink $400
Black granite 74×24 (with 16″ cut out for bar sink), and 24×24 piece. Also included is a 16″ bar sink. Must be able to pick…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
tankless water heat
i am about to order a new water heater for two family brownstone. Any recommendations and if tankless water heater would work?
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otaydzic
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Exterior stairs to patio--architect? permit?
I want to have an ironworker replace my exterior stairs from parlor floor to patio, & I’m getting conflicting info about permitting. Can anyone recommend…
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