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chemosphere
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Original use of the little room over the stairs cont.
Couple weeks back there was a discussion about the little 8ft wide rooms over the stairs of a typical 20 ft row house and I…
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JeremyL
in Renovation 3 years and 7 months ago
Seeking Carpenter (or GC) to Rebuild Wooden Stoop and Porch
Looking for recommendations for a carpenter to rebuild a wooden stoop and wooden porch. Also would consider contractors interested in this project. (But so far,…
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jeromemax000
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 7 months ago
NYC DOB issued partial vacate order on garage, specifics on correcting issue
Hello everyone, I live in Brooklyn, NYC. My garage was issued a partial vacate order by the Dept. of Buildings in NYC. The order stated…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
New basement ceiling height rule from the DOB
Anybody seen this? “Reduces the required 8ft basement clearance height for two-family homes to 7ft to increase affordable housing opportunities.” Seems like you could now…
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phoffy
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Selling House -- Wait until Spring?
14 years in and I’m ready to sell my 3 family house in Greenwood Heights. I thought I would wait until spring, but after making…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Rats in the ceiling/walls!
Hi everyone, I own a renovated two fam in Bushwick (a very rat heavy area), and rent out the garden level. Today, my tenants told…
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ejcarroll
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Technologically Challenged
Easiest way to add android cell phone photo to a post. Thanks
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wfrxmhzynkiopcra
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Definitive guide to hanging on brownstone walls?
I recently saw this article that does a pretty good job of explaining how to hang heavier things in most scenarios: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2021/07/19/choosing-the-right-wall-anchors It is really…
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robino
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Where to pull the sidewalk permit?
My sidewalk has violation and I was told by my contractor that I can pull the permit for 70$ myself and then he can start…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
neighbor's tree-HELP!!!
I have a doozy of a tree problem. The next door neighbors do not keep up the property at all. Three years ago a birch…
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byznocukbqmao
in Bath & Kitchen 3 years and 7 months ago
Wood Kitchen Cabinet - shelf sagging
We just had new wood kitchen cabinets installed with adjustable shelves that mount on top of four flat pins at each corner. The cabinets are…
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jnfcqdxquz
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Metal deck contractor suggestions?
Hi All, I’m looking to get a back yard deck installed in my Brooklyn home. Probably needs to be metal (or other “non-combustible” material) because…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Boiler repair question
If I need to replace cast iron sections of a boiler (over 350,000BTU) is that “ordinary plumbing work” or does it require a permit? DOB…
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byznocukbqmao
in Bath & Kitchen 3 years and 7 months ago
Wood Kitchen Cabinet - shelf sagging
We just had new wood kitchen cabinets installed with adjustable shelves that mount on top of four flat pins at each corner. The cabinets are…
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lhjsxzuwfgwyol
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Senior Housing
How do I submit my name for senior housing lottery
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
recommendations for small space architects?
We have a two bedroom one bath that we need to convert into a three bed, 1.5 bath. Looking for an architect who is really…
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susan.scottker
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Wooden deck on home in Brooklyn
I saw a 2 family home with a wooden deck with a wooden staircase down to the garden and I assume it is not legal.…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Cast Iron Radiators
We are changing over to an all electric system and removing our radiators. Is anyone interested in them?
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Does anyone know how to undo these types of hinges?
I want to strip some doors but all have these hinges that I cannot figure out how to disassemble. Does anyone have experience with these?…
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wzszsekcntvhli
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
I have a Basement Mystery for Engineers, Architects, Builders, Contractors
I recently discovered the basement floor has been raised over 6 inches. This is a mystery to me. The last step on the rear staircase…
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