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Similar apartments, different gas bills?
Hi all — we just renovated a brownstone that’s divided into 2 duplexes and are living in the bottom one while renting out the top.…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Salvage Mantel and Newel Posts
Cleaning out the basement and have some items leftover from my reno. Reasonable prices for Brownstoners. [Newel 1]
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Patching a Roof - Cost?
I noticed some brown drywall in my tenant’s top floor apartment. I called a roofer for an estimate. He came and pointed to a couple…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Salvage Mantel and Newel Posts
Cleaning out the basement and have some items leftover from my reno. Reasonable prices for Brownstoners. [Newel 1]
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true
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Should I replace a crumbling plaster ceiling with drywall?
Peeked behind a dropped ceiling on our top floor and found a crumbling plaster ceiling. I’m currently putting together plans and budgeting for a larger…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Digging backyard - pouring/creating below-ground cellar/bunker
I was wondering if anyone has dug (or know if it’s legal to dig) their backyard and basically build a finished cellar /bunker. Below grade,…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Patching a Roof - Cost?
I noticed some brown drywall in my tenant’s top floor apartment. I called a roofer for an estimate. He came and pointed to a couple…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
More bread
I doubt anyone will see this since this forum is ridiculously out of date but I came across a post by “boofer” about bread being…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gas vs Electric Stove - Should I Give Up My Gas Supply for My Co-op?
I have been approached by my co-op board about giving up my gas to help resolve an issue in the building. I don’t doubt this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
More bread
I doubt anyone will see this since this forum is ridiculously out of date but I came across a post by “boofer” about bread being…
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gfried
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Financial tracking tool for small coop?
I’m on the board of a small (14-unit) self-managed coop. We use an accounting firm to prepare our taxes, but day-to-day tracking of expenses and…
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sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Gas inspections (residential 2-family)
Hello – my understanding is that inspections can be scheduled online through DOB NOW. Is there any reason a contractor would use an expeditor for…
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penny
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
How illegal was this gas condition?
I am on my co-op bosrd and found out that a few years ago the building manager worked with a contractor to hide an illegal…
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minasimon
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Exterior Bike Shed
Has anyone seen or know of an attractive covered bike shed that can hold 3-4 bikes that can be installed and securely attached to the…
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gfried
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Financial tracking tool for small coop?
I’m on the board of a small (14-unit) self-managed coop. We use an accounting firm to prepare our taxes, but day-to-day tracking of expenses and…
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true
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
30 - 45 gallons leaked in my cellar: what to do?
I learned the hard way that our laundry machine’s drain hose wasn’t installed properly. Between 30-45 gallons of water has now dampened the cellar floor…
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sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Gas inspections (residential 2-family)
Hello – my understanding is that inspections can be scheduled online through DOB NOW. Is there any reason a contractor would use an expeditor for…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Chips from wooden cornice in front of the house
I have been hearing some pecking sounds coming from the front of my roof during the last few days. It only occurs in the afternoon…
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