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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Brownstoner Concierge?
Has anyone used concierge? I sent a request in but they never responded back. Has anyone else received good recommendations from them?
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outout1234
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Landscape Designer Recommendation
We are planning to renovate the exterior of our masonry townhome in Crown Heights and are looking for someone to work with us and our…
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annep
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
My carpenter just bailed mid-job. Any recommendations would be amazing.
I’m mid bathroom-reno & my carpenter just bailed. Looking for someone to come on board ASAP for a floor to ceiling storage cabinet & custom…
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Internal stair repair recommendations?
We have a detached wood frame multifamily and I’m worried about the state of our stairs which are sagging and pulling away from the wall…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Post Close Possession Rent
In the process of closing on our brownstone, the sellers are asking for a 3 months after closing to do their renovation at their new…
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tuna-loaf
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Poorly defined co-op policy on washer and dryer
My co-op at one time allowed washing machines and dryers in units and then issued a “moratorium” against them some time before I bought my…
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gellhorngal
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
anyone know of a good carpenter????
thank you!
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elm_bk
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Central Air or Mini-Split?
Hi, I did read the article by this name but didn’t find my questions answered there, so I’m putting it out again–WHICH IS BETTER? We…
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pfmnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Fountain Repair
Looking for recommendations on a contractor who can repair an old cement fountain in our common garden (NYC). Many thanks!!
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pfmnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Fountain Repair
Looking for recommendations on a contractor who can repair an old cement fountain in our common garden (NYC). Many thanks!!
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crownhigh
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Tax assessor for hire privately
Just bought a 6 apt building Will do extensive renovation I like to know what the new tax will likely be. How to I find…
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crownhigh
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Tax assessor for hire privately
Just bought a 6 apt building Will do extensive renovation I like to know what the new tax will likely be. How to I find…
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tuna-loaf
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Poorly defined co-op policy on washer and dryer
My co-op at one time allowed washing machines and dryers in units and then issued a “moratorium” against them some time before I bought my…
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oc-expeditor
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Covering up lot line window
We have a lot line window in our bathroom that we are renovating. Contrary to what is the usual question: what if we want to…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
at what point to call contractors?
Hi, We are planning to start a renovation in the next six months and I’m feeling a little bit overwhelmed in figuring out where to…
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vngriwvly
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Skylights
Hi, I’m putting in a few small skylights into a project. I would like to use an all-glass pyramid shaped light. I’ve been seeing a…
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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
changing a 'kitchen' to a bathroom in a two family
We own a two story, two family wood frame house built around 1910. The house is classified as a two family, but I don’t believe…
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oc-expeditor
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Covering up lot line window
We have a lot line window in our bathroom that we are renovating. Contrary to what is the usual question: what if we want to…
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grjtydqxuv
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Building a guest house in the backyard of a Park Slope brownstone
Hi, I’m wondering if DOB would likely approve plans to build a 16×20 structure in the backyard of my extra-deep townhouse lot? I have available…
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berenice
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Grinding & Polishing Porcelain Tile Floor Lippage
I have a recently-installed kitchen floor made of 1″ porcelain hex tile that has significant lippage and overall unevenness throughout. The tile is 1/4″ thick…
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