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11215mark
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Signed contract or proposal?
Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…
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jakester
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Mini-Split contractor reco
Hi all, does anyone had a great experience or reco for a Brooklyn based contractor installing Mini-split/heat pump system? After digging into it, I’m feeling…
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bintaarrie
in Bath & Kitchen 1 year and 10 months ago
Replacing 35 year old gas strove with electric. Apt amperage limit?
Our condo has a 125 amp limit according to the circuit box (as read by a homeowner who has only a basic knowledge of these…
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11215mark
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Signed contract or proposal?
Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…
0
metoth
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Chimney sweep recommendation?
It’s been nearly 10 years since I last had our chimney swept. Can anyone recommend a good service?
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dred21
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Room Divider Ideas
I’ve been on the lookout for a creative way to divide my space without the hassle of major renovations. I want something practical yet stylish.…
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jondee
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Mouldings
Hello, Anyone have a good contact for someone who can create nice wood mouldings? Im looking for 7 – 7.5 inches.
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jwydcrqmztn
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 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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jf
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Injection Waterproofing in Cellar - Seeking Opinions
Hi everyone! I am finishing my cellar in my BK townhouse with a rubble foundation. Ground water in the rear of the cellar is seeping…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Front access gate to cellar
Our access gate to the cellar from the front garden is leaky – any guidance on who I go to for a new one /…
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reagan9000
in Exteriors 1 year and 10 months ago
Large fire escape/patio abuts my fence
I own a brownstone on a landmarked block in Park Slope. My neighbor is replacing their fire escape with much larger platforms that come to…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
what is everyones electric bill?
duplex mini split ac june/july usage 1006 kwh bill $335.27
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oldbaby
in Plumbing 1 year and 10 months ago
DEP Violation – sprinkler back flow violation
Has anyone had an experience of having to install a sprinkler back flow? Recently the DEP entered my basement and slapped me with a violation.…
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welcome
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
HPD Won’t Clear Violation
Has anyone dealt with the HPD on a housing violation and gotten it cleared? My mother inherited violations on a home she purchased many years…
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deanna.retzer
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
American Water Resources Lawsuit
I recently posted here about how American Water Resources wrongly denied my claim for a broken sewer line and that I would be suing them…
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jalexa1218
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Lacquer / clear coat recs for 1930's Coop metal window and door frames?
Hi, I’d like to strip & clear coat the metal window and door frames in our 1930’s coop apt. Does anyone have advice or recommendations…
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metoth
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Chimney sweep recommendation?
It’s been nearly 10 years since I last had our chimney swept. Can anyone recommend a good service?
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welcome
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
HPD Won’t Clear Violation
Has anyone dealt with the HPD on a housing violation and gotten it cleared? My mother inherited violations on a home she purchased many years…
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