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hofzvsrcwd
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Purchasing 2 Family Residential with Doctors Office use First Floor
Hi All, I’m currently looking into purchasing a 3 story property that was built in 1960 and the Certificate of Occupancy is for 2 families…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Question re joint separations in sewer btwn house and street
I recently sent a camera down my sewer line. We saw 4-5 clay joints that were separating. No cracks or crumbling. The minor openings were…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
how to find fig tree
We would like to grow a fig tree in the backyard of our Greenpoint townhouse. Does anyone have an unwanted fig tree? Advice on where…
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wueyaacmrrqwyfh
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Need help with Landmarks Advice: Can I install this?
Hello – I am looking to buy an apartment but was wondering if I can install a split unit AC with the compressor attached to…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Question re joint separations in sewer btwn house and street
I recently sent a camera down my sewer line. We saw 4-5 clay joints that were separating. No cracks or crumbling. The minor openings were…
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pearlstoh
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credits - Residential
Has anyone recently applied for and received the NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credit for a residential home in a Landmark District?I’m in the Central Harlem…
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deva
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Wooden Patio in Backyard -- Is it Legal
I have a perfectly legal metal deck and railings in my backyard and super ugly cement on the ground. I decided to cover the cement…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOB Complaint
Has anyone ever made a complaint against the DOB? I’ve undergone a renovation for the last 1000 years and the DOB has cause the most…
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classc1
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations to Buy Wood Flooring and Vinyl Windows in Brooklyn or Nearby
Hi, I’m looking for recommendation as to whereto buy wood flooring, Select grade unfinished white oak- 4-6 inch planks. Open to other flooring, finished real…
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hofzvsrcwd
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Purchasing 2 Family Residential with Doctors Office use First Floor
Hi All, I’m currently looking into purchasing a 3 story property that was built in 1960 and the Certificate of Occupancy is for 2 families…
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conorl
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Flaking Back Wall
Hi. After nearly 3 years of interior renovation, finally seeing the end. However, we’ve not been able to tackle the outside until now. The back…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
How long does it take for a DOB Stop Work order to get cleared...
after all infractions have been corrected? I know they have to come to make sure everything is right, but my questions pertains to the waiting…
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cdix999
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Professional Help Assessing Basement Water Management Options
Hi all. Relatively new owner of a historic row house with a basement. The basement has mild to moderate water problems. When it rains, water…
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cate
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Fireworks
How are the nightly fireworks this year where you are? Are they as intense as 2020? We’re hearing some that sound like bombs I’ve never…
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ccs1329824937
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Marvin Window Repair
I have a Marvin Ultimate Wood Double Hung window with a broken balance that needs to be repaired. Vela came to look at it but…
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nathanjoe755
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Humid Cellar
Hello! So approaching the 1 year mark of owning my little condo with cellar access. Recap: Around August 2020 I removed 90% of the drywall…
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marcosrv.62
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
2 sets of pocket doors for sale
Have two set of pocket doors, one set windowed, the other solid wood. These are heavy, 8 feet, 8 inches high. Pick up only central…
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marcosrv.62
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
2 sets of pocket doors for sale
Have two set of pocket doors, one set windowed, the other solid wood. These are heavy, 8 feet, 8 inches high. Pick up only central…
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