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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
nyc notice of property value
curious if anyone else has seen their NOPV from the city approach fantastical levels. i know these don’t impact current property taxes but certainly if…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Seeking hands-on drain master plumber reccos!
Hi all, we’re seeking a mom and pop style brooklyn plumbing business who specializes in drains. We’d appreciate if there was a master plumber included…
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greencat
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
HUD lean 5 times the amount of the actual loan??
Hello, I am trying to refinance a FHA loan, and when they did a title search they came up with a HUD lean (apparently to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Annual maintenance for Mitsubishi mini split system
Based on a search of the forums, this topic comes up every few years, but doesn’t seem to get a lot of feedback. We’re two…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
engineer requiring that we go through architect
We paid our architect the agreed-upon sum for schematic design and getting permits approved by the DOB and now he says he doesn’t want to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
engineer requiring that we go through architect
We paid our architect the agreed-upon sum for schematic design and getting permits approved by the DOB and now he says he doesn’t want to…
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hiursula
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
HEPA Air Purifier during Renovation
Good Morning. I’m looking for advice. The owner of the house next door/investor began a gut reno in December. There has been lots of noise…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Solar Power Installers
Hi Fellow Brownstoners, We are looking to have solar installed, have one quote already and would like a second quote. Always a safe way to…
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jmilea
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Tiling specialist
Hi, I’m looking for a tiling specialist who does impeccable work in Brooklyn. I’m having multiple issues with my GC’s sub (sloppy work, grout already…
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jmilea
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Tiling specialist
Hi, I’m looking for a tiling specialist who does impeccable work in Brooklyn. I’m having multiple issues with my GC’s sub (sloppy work, grout already…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Buying cedar locally
Does anyone know where to buy cedar planks locally? We are planning on building a horizontal plank fence around our backyard, as well as some…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Fire safety back of door notices locally?
Does anyone know any place local to Carroll Gardens or Park Slope that sells the fire safety notice sticker that you have to put on…
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Free Interior Parlor Doors
Curb Alert for Brownstone doors from interior of parlor floor. Swing style (not pocket doors) Dimensions of each door vary slightly (hazard of originals!) but…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
replacement glass for skylight
In the house we are renovating there is a skylight with a vent going through it. Since we are removing the vent, we need new…
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samtsegaye
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
2-wire intercom system recommendation
Hello, We are looking to install a 2-wire intercom system for our townhouse. It’s a 2-unit townhouse so will need two doorbells on the same…
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arlenekriv
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Ejector pump and check valve for overflow - cost to install?
I am getting estimates to install an ejector pump (30″ round and 30″ deep) to push rainwater out of the waste pipe in my house…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Seeking hands-on drain master plumber reccos!
Hi all, we’re seeking a mom and pop style brooklyn plumbing business who specializes in drains. We’d appreciate if there was a master plumber included…
0
returnrestoration
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
peppermint test/smoke test
Has anybody used a peppermint test or smoke test to find the source of sewer smell in their home?
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