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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
How to prune rose bushes this year?
Hi all, With the early “spring” and unclear timeline for when cold weather will subside for good, how are you planning to trim your rose…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
sprinkler system requirement in a 4 family house (2 floors)
the last CO is from the 1950s. the house was originally built in 1920s. there is not a sprinkler system in the property now. However,…
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salcovarrubias
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Basement Flooding
Hello. Last summer we had a water main break 4 blocks away. No biggie, I thought, my water service was not disrupted. Well, DEP came…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Has anyone ever installed an air-to-water heat pump?
Is anyone familiar with a zoned hydronic heating and cooling with an air source heat pump? It has been recommended to me as a solution…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Home Repairs: Handyman/Super Work
Curious to hear anyone’s take on this: When you have run into smaller issues in your home (door won’t shut right, hanging up a mirror/art,…
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npwebster
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Water and Sewage Bills
New two family home owner here and have searched the forum, but didn’t quite find the right answer. Just got my first month water/sewer bill…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Removing unpermitted extension alt-1, alt-2, neither for a 2-family home
Will removing an unpermitted extension in the yard require alt-1, alt-2, etc. permit if we plan on keeping it as a 2-family and leaving the…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
neighbor solar install - anything i need to do to protect myself?
also worth exploring getting mine done at the same time to save on costs? do have ability to build up and have considered it in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOB Violation, no Landmark Violation
A couple of years ago I got a DOB violation for my limestone facade. I not get a Landmarks violation, but it is a landmark…
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salcovarrubias
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Basement Flooding
Hello. Last summer we had a water main break 4 blocks away. No biggie, I thought, my water service was not disrupted. Well, DEP came…
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homely
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Seeking Successful Property Tax Challenge
I challenge my property tax every year and lose, so this year I plan to take it to the courts. Anyone have experience with this.…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
mason recommendation?
didnt see anything recent in my cursory search, but i need to repoint (?) a rubble foundation in my cellar. as an aside, will this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for someone to build a window seat.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
sprinkler system requirement in a 4 family house (2 floors)
the last CO is from the 1950s. the house was originally built in 1920s. there is not a sprinkler system in the property now. However,…
0
solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
neighbor solar install - anything i need to do to protect myself?
also worth exploring getting mine done at the same time to save on costs? do have ability to build up and have considered it in…
0
Guest User | 0 secs ago
Structural contractor recommendations for concrete and steel work
I finally have my drawings done by a structural engineer and am now looking for a structural contractor to do the following work: 1. Dig…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Removing unpermitted extension alt-1, alt-2, neither for a 2-family home
Will removing an unpermitted extension in the yard require alt-1, alt-2, etc. permit if we plan on keeping it as a 2-family and leaving the…
0
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