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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Temporary basement ceiling options?
Dear Brooklyn sages, Our basement ceiling (made of plaster, seemingly original?) has been chipping off for a while, and letting off dust slowly but constantly…
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jserpico
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Need to order zoning exhibit 1 & 3 forms
Anyone knows which company can help order zoning exhibit 1 & 3 forms and what are the ball park numbers for such service? Thank you.
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mdcoons
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 7 years and 7 months ago
Stainless Steel Chimney Liner--Permits, Design Drawings Needed?
Hi All, First time posting here. I am owner of one family row house, three stories with 1950’s terra cotta clay chimney liner going to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Should I have home inspection done Before or After signing contract?
I put in an offer on a property and am currently negotiating the terms. The home is still under construction (95% done). A flip of…
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jserpico
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Need to order zoning exhibit 1 & 3 forms
Anyone knows which company can help order zoning exhibit 1 & 3 forms and what are the ball park numbers for such service? Thank you.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Exterior Door repair
I have a multi-family townhouse in Park Slope and am looking for recommendations for door repair and refinishing. I got a quote from Leo Silva…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
what are we going to do about Mosquitoes
For most of the year I can enter my garden only after applying a generous amount of Deet, and if I forget a square inch…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
267 Covert Street, Brooklyn...History
Apologies that this is not a question about renovations but more a question about a particular building or type of building. I am currently a…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Video Secruity System With Intercom
We live in a 10-unit co-op and we are looking to upgrade our antiquated intercom system. We would like to install a door buzzer entry…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reform 311 Anonymous Complaint system
Have experienced harassment with fake 311 complaints and inspectors coming to your property all the time for no reason. If yes, please let us know.…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Yard work
Anyone know a good person/company that does yard cleaning?
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Yard work
Anyone know a good person/company that does yard cleaning?
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mrsbereket
in Roofing 7 years and 7 months ago
Right way to install a roof hatch?
We’re replacing a flat roof on an attached limestone house and the roofer is telling me that he needs to order a 30 x 54…
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jafeola
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
How to minimize capital gains taxes
Can anyone provide some insight on how capital gains taxes work on an inherited house that is sold? House bought in 1960 for approx $20K.…
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jasonasdcarmen
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Antique shutters
I rescued two sets of antique shutters from the street years ago, and I’ve come to realize that I have neither the time nor skill…
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jasonasdcarmen
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Antique shutters
I rescued two sets of antique shutters from the street years ago, and I’ve come to realize that I have neither the time nor skill…
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abc123
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
FOR SALE: NEW Duravit Vero Vessel Ceramic Bathroom Sink 23 5/8 wall mount
NEW IN SEALED BOX: Duravit Vero Vessel Ceramic Bathroom Sink 23 5/8 (Alpine White). We decided not to use it on a reno project. Located…
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abc123
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
FOR SALE: NEW Duravit Vero Vessel Ceramic Bathroom Sink 23 5/8 wall mount
NEW IN SEALED BOX: Duravit Vero Vessel Ceramic Bathroom Sink 23 5/8 (Alpine White). We decided not to use it on a reno project. Located…
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