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jose3505
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Local law 31 & lead testing
So, I am mulling over the pros and cons of XRF testing for lead now vs. waiting for five years in light of local law…
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sharon121
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Sale of Air Rights
I own a 2 family frame in North Brooklyn (3 stories; 16.67 wide by 40 deep on 2 floors and 16.67 by 50 deep on…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Samsung washer and dryer for sale
Hi, I’m selling a samsung washing machine and samsung gas dryer. We no longer have use for them due downsizing with a smaller model after…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Samsung washer and dryer for sale
Hi, I’m selling a samsung washing machine and samsung gas dryer. We no longer have use for them due downsizing with a smaller model after…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Seeking an affordable flooring installer, plumber and licensed electrician
I am living in a rental and the management just won’t take care of any of my requests because they are working hard to get…
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garysinger
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone wooden moldings and mirrors and sinks
Hi: I’m renovating and have a good deal of honey colored wooden moldings and mirrors. And two marble sinks. Can anyone recommend how I might…
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wshlet
in Cleaning and Maid Services 9 years and 7 months ago
Dumpster Rental / Labor for Cleanout
Hi, I’m thisclose to closing on my house and have been informed the seller has not emptied out his basement as originally planned/agreed to. I’ve…
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pzcnglanqpve
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 9 months ago
What To Do With My Vintage Brownstone Doors
I have 6 doors in my brownstone basement that I don’t need anymore (3 pictured here). Do folks here have any interest in them, or…
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olnqydhyugz
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Bird Spikes
Pigeons have begun to roost on the one spot on my cornice with no spikes. This is above the 2nd floor windows so it might…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
unlimited budget
I have the rare opportunity to work on a “green” heating and cooling system with an unlimited budget… three chillers (water and glycol) for cooling…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fire extinguishers in gut renovation
Our contractor has said we should get fire extinguishers for each floor, for use in a gut renovation. Is it normal for the homeowner to…
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macushla
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
looking for a pocket door
Hi we are looking for a pocket door for our greenpoint house, ideally 40 x 80 with five panels (the house has a five panel…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Licensed Architect Recommendations in NYC
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced and responsive architect or engineer for a DOB filing? Thank you for your time.
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Licensed Architect Recommendations in NYC
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced and responsive architect or engineer for a DOB filing? Thank you for your time.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Insulation
In part of the second floor of the brick townhouse we will be renovating, we intend to raise the ceiling to the rafters. Our contractor…
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cbd tinctures
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Where to sell Pocket door and boiler?
Hi, we are installing our HVAC system, so we do not need the boiler (4 years old). We also have an original pocket door and…
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cbd tinctures
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Where to sell Pocket door and boiler?
Hi, we are installing our HVAC system, so we do not need the boiler (4 years old). We also have an original pocket door and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
XRF Testing Local Law 31
I’m confused! I assume that if the XRF test shows the presence of lead paint, but it’s covered by intact non-lead based paint, no remediation…
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