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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Solar panels--tilt vs. canopy?
Hello all– I have read overwhelmingly positive customer feedback about going solar and we’re almost there. We have signed the agreement and are just deciding…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 3 years and 10 months ago
Super hot water - what’s the fix?
When we put the hot water on fully, it’s gets scalding hot, I think I measured it at 140 degrees. I tried adjusting it down…
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rd684
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Machine / Metal shop tools- Free
Looking to find a home for two vintage machine shop tools. 1) Gorton PI-2, Pantograph / Engraver / Duplicator 2) Harvey Mfg. Corp, Butterfly Model…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOB Complaint
Has anyone ever made a complaint against the DOB? I’ve undergone a renovation for the last 1000 years and the DOB has cause the most…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Gutter
My roof of ~1200sqft pitches to the rear corner, pours into the downspout of ~25ft and feeds into the main line of the house and…
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rd684
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Machine / Metal shop tools- Free
Looking to find a home for two vintage machine shop tools. 1) Gorton PI-2, Pantograph / Engraver / Duplicator 2) Harvey Mfg. Corp, Butterfly Model…
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fogduykkpnagxs
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Info on co-ops?
Hi There! I’m looking to buy a place in Park Slope. I’m looking to buy in a small building and some of the rules are…
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hofzvsrcwd
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Purchasing 2 Family Residential with Doctors Office use First Floor
Hi All, I’m currently looking into purchasing a 3 story property that was built in 1960 and the Certificate of Occupancy is for 2 families…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Question re joint separations in sewer btwn house and street
I recently sent a camera down my sewer line. We saw 4-5 clay joints that were separating. No cracks or crumbling. The minor openings were…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
how to find fig tree
We would like to grow a fig tree in the backyard of our Greenpoint townhouse. Does anyone have an unwanted fig tree? Advice on where…
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wueyaacmrrqwyfh
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Need help with Landmarks Advice: Can I install this?
Hello – I am looking to buy an apartment but was wondering if I can install a split unit AC with the compressor attached to…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Question re joint separations in sewer btwn house and street
I recently sent a camera down my sewer line. We saw 4-5 clay joints that were separating. No cracks or crumbling. The minor openings were…
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pearlstoh
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credits - Residential
Has anyone recently applied for and received the NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credit for a residential home in a Landmark District?I’m in the Central Harlem…
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deva
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Wooden Patio in Backyard -- Is it Legal
I have a perfectly legal metal deck and railings in my backyard and super ugly cement on the ground. I decided to cover the cement…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOB Complaint
Has anyone ever made a complaint against the DOB? I’ve undergone a renovation for the last 1000 years and the DOB has cause the most…
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classc1
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations to Buy Wood Flooring and Vinyl Windows in Brooklyn or Nearby
Hi, I’m looking for recommendation as to whereto buy wood flooring, Select grade unfinished white oak- 4-6 inch planks. Open to other flooring, finished real…
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hofzvsrcwd
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Purchasing 2 Family Residential with Doctors Office use First Floor
Hi All, I’m currently looking into purchasing a 3 story property that was built in 1960 and the Certificate of Occupancy is for 2 families…
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conorl
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Flaking Back Wall
Hi. After nearly 3 years of interior renovation, finally seeing the end. However, we’ve not been able to tackle the outside until now. The back…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
How long does it take for a DOB Stop Work order to get cleared...
after all infractions have been corrected? I know they have to come to make sure everything is right, but my questions pertains to the waiting…
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