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fegncxvro
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Relocating a dishwasher
I’ve gotten a different opinion from each contractor I’ve interviewed, so hoping someone here can help. We are going to turn our L shape kitchen…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Expanding tree pit near gas cap
We wanted to expand the tree pit in front of the building since it was recommended by a parks dept worker since it’s a huge…
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Removing extra electrical meters
Has anyone ever had extra electrical meters removed? What’s the process you have to go through? What will ConEd check before doing it?
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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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alexwithak
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 9 months ago
Finished Cellars
Continuing my quest to buy a multifamily to live in and I’m trying to understand what can be done in cellars. I generally understand the…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Expanding tree pit near gas cap
We wanted to expand the tree pit in front of the building since it was recommended by a parks dept worker since it’s a huge…
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dlamoreux1
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Best priced and quality custom shower glass company in NYC ?
Does anyone have recommendations for custom glass door fabricators and installers in nyc ?
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Recs for someone to troubleshoot waterproofing issues on deck door
I’ve had ongoing issues with my back deck door for years — when there’s heavy snow or rain water leaks in. Unsurprisingly over this past…
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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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Guest User | 0 secs ago
recommendations for detailed painting work
Hi, I’m looking to hire someone to paint my new windows for the first time. They came from the factory primed but not painted. Anyone…
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dcuqwtwxioiko
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
First Saturday Lite with John Edmonds at the Brooklyn Museum 8/7. 2-6pm
Artist John Edmonds hosts this month’s First Saturday Lite—a low-key, free outdoor afternoon amplifying culture and community in our borough—with a dynamic lineup celebrating the…
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dcuqwtwxioiko
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
First Saturday Lite with John Edmonds at the Brooklyn Museum 8/7. 2-6pm
Artist John Edmonds hosts this month’s First Saturday Lite—a low-key, free outdoor afternoon amplifying culture and community in our borough—with a dynamic lineup celebrating the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
recommendations for detailed painting work
Hi, I’m looking to hire someone to paint my new windows for the first time. They came from the factory primed but not painted. Anyone…
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markwalker
in Renovation 3 years and 10 months ago
Latest Reno Disaster
We had our floors leveled. One was in the basement and it turned out great.’The first floor has issues.!We had a new subfloor put in…
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dlamoreux1
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Best priced and quality custom shower glass company in NYC ?
Does anyone have recommendations for custom glass door fabricators and installers in nyc ?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Minimal down lights/high hats
Hoping someone has recs on where I can purchase minimal looking down lights for my kitchen? (3-4″ in diameter, minimal trim) We’re working on a…
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msalerno
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 9 months ago
Buying without a CO
Hello, We are thinking about buying a condo that doesn’t have a CofO (and according to BIS the temporary CO lapsed a few years ago).…
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Removing extra electrical meters
Has anyone ever had extra electrical meters removed? What’s the process you have to go through? What will ConEd check before doing it?
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