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landlord
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Rent loss coverage
I have rent loss coverage is part of my building’s insurance policy. A business I rent to was forced shut due to covid. They were…
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sanonimus26
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Architect for small kitchen renovation project?
I am looking to renovate the kitchen of my apartment in Flatbush. I have a contractor secured but need drawings from an architect or engineer…
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deva
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
RPIE
I just discovered that I am supposed to file RPIE (Real Property Income and Expense ) annually. Why i didnt know about this before? How…
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anne_shaner
in Renovation 5 years and 3 months ago
Need architect and contractor recommendations for BK brownstone renovation
We are planning on renovating our 4-story brownstone this year, moving up from the bottom duplex (garden/parlor) to live on the top three floors. We’d…
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slimc
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Plaster Crumbling near radiator riser
What’s causing this: rodent activity? is the heat pipe drying and weakening the plaster? something else? [Screen Shot 2021-01-30 at 12](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:wZHa:screenshot20210130at12.05.24pm.png.jpg)
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arlvelez
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Ceiling Expansion
Does anyone have experience with a GC that has worked on expanding ceiling height? Looking to hopefully expand the ceiling in our apartment loft area…
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jjq
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Whole House Battery Solutions: New NYS Guidelines
I see the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has published a new Energy Storage guidebook as of December 2020. https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/Files/Programs/clean-energy-siting/battery-storage-guidebook.pdf The…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendations for flipping a shower door and resulting tile work
We have a glass shower door on metal hinges that was installed the wrong way round (hinges on the left instead of the right), and…
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homely
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Engineer recommendation please!
Can someone recommend a PE to do a pre-construction survey and assess some protection plans? Hopefully someone who actually worked for you so you really…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
If DOB does not have a copy or microfilm of the floor plans/ construction plans
for a building built in 1945, where else can the plans be located?
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 5 years and 3 months ago
Design-minded contractor?
Hi there, I’m about to close on a single-family house that needs some renovations, but not a gut renovation. The project feels big for us,…
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true
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
ISO Porcelain Slab Countertop Review
Anyone ever install them in their home? The selling points are strong, but I don’t know anyone who’s used them. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiegold/2019/10/13/why-you-might-want-porcelain-slab-countertops/?sh=19fadca77c92
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Chas373
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
In Search of a Personal Organizer/Assistant And Lic Movers
Received good guidance here the last time I had questions about a lic Plumber for the 152 Gas Inspection (thanks to all who responded especially…
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amilograno
in Exteriors 5 years and 3 months ago
Need help with house exterior!
Hi, I need help figuring out how to upgrade and modernize the exterior of my house. It needs a new roof, should I go dark?…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Thorocoat vs. Behr Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco and Brick Exterior Paint
Does any one have experience with Behr Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco and Brick Exterior Paint I need to waterproof an exterior brick wall whose stucco is…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
DIY post construction clean up
Any tips of things I need for post construction clean up? I am ordered a tun of microfiber towels to wipe down all the dust,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Simple carpentry work (entry door/knob/lock and two sliding closets)
Hello! I’ve got a rental unit that requires some minimal work that’s unfortunately smack in between “things I can attempt myself” and “things I’d have…
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fluffins
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Hardie Board installation
We are looking to redo our facade, front and back in hardie board and are looking for referrals for installation. Has anyone worked with premier…
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