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wshlet
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 6 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 4 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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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macushla
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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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fegncxvro
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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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fegncxvro
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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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