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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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bedstuy06
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Gut Renovation Dust
Hi, Are there rules concerning dust from construction? We’re next door to a building being gut renovated and clouds of dust have billowing from the…
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Brooklyn brownstone deck regulations?
Hi all, Hoping one of the code whisperers on this forum can help me with my Brooklyn deck question. I recently moved into the garden…
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alexwithak
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Doing DIY Legally
What are people’s experiences doing small renos themselves in the city? I’m looking to buy and would likely want to do some reno myself. From…
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Brooklyn brownstone deck regulations?
Hi all, Hoping one of the code whisperers on this forum can help me with my Brooklyn deck question. I recently moved into the garden…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Whole house dehumidifier
Any suggestions about efficacy of whole house dehumidifiers? I have central air but have to run it too cold for my comfort in order to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Remove plaster for soundproof?
I’ve got a brick party wall with plaster applied directly to it, and it’s a sieve for noise. It is likely to have missing bricks…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk violation - city repair or contractor?
Hi! We live in a 3-family brownstone with an old bluestone sidewalk and just got a violation from the city for several sections. We are…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Gurgling sound
My laundry room sink has had a distant gurgling sound coming from it almost 24/7 for weeks. This is all after we had a sewage…
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housepoor
in Exteriors 3 years and 9 months ago
Tree trimming and removal
I couldn’t find a recent post on tree trimming & removal and I wanted to give a recommendation. I had several tall Norwegian Maples that…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Gurgling sound
My laundry room sink has had a distant gurgling sound coming from it almost 24/7 for weeks. This is all after we had a sewage…
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katanov01
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone facade paint color code
We need to re-paint our non-landmark brownstone facade in Boerum Hill. Ideally it should be chipped and brownstone cement mix needs to be applied but…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Bathroom closet door-Wood or MDF
I’m remodeling a bathroom in my brownstone and expanding an existing linen closet. I’ve talked to two different well-established wood/door companies. One recommended wood doors…
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ouvghkukffop
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Remove kitchen/bath - recs sought
We are purchasing a home that has a small studio unit. Before we move in, we’d like to remove that unit, which primarily involves removal…
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
HPD Registration
Has anyone filed to de-register with the HPD? My house is registered but it’s got no C/o and it doesn’t seem like it should be…
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
HPD Registration
Has anyone filed to de-register with the HPD? My house is registered but it’s got no C/o and it doesn’t seem like it should be…
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dlamoreux1
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Licensed Plumber Recommendations in NYC
Would be grateful for a few recommendations for a licensed plumber who does good work and prices fairly for a small bathroom renovation where will…
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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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