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Landlord1
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Brooklyn based architect to help draw plans for full gut renovation
Contractor already attached. Gowanus area. Thanks for recommendations.
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hoytdude
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Pulling up /replacing concrete yard
Does anyone have an estimate of what the cost would be for converting a concrete backyard—roughly 20 x 35—to plain dirt? I can do the…
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petp
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Repair cracked plaster ceiling or just drywall over of it?
Whats the general consensus for fixing old plaster ceilings; drywall over it?, or skimcoat it (ie; scrape it, plasterweld, fiber mesh, setting compound, then joint…
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deviatar
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Bluestone Sidewalk repair
I have to repair a bluestone sidewalk in front of our house in a landmark district. I’ve gotten a couple of estimates on the work…
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Prospective renovation estimates?
We’re considering making an offer on a charming but old and somewhat worn property in Park Slope. To make a prudent bid, we’d like to…
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deviatar
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Bluestone Sidewalk repair
I have to repair a bluestone sidewalk in front of our house in a landmark district. I’ve gotten a couple of estimates on the work…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Home insurance for a landmarked building
Anyone have experience with whether or not landmark status drives up home insurance costs?
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Selling Custom Maple Cabinet
Selling a maple pantry cabinet. Custom built from solid maple, it was a a standalone piece in our kitchen that no longer fits after some…
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ml
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brick Pointing Estimates and Recommendations
Hi, We are looking to have the paint removed and the brick re-pointed on our home. I’ve got a few quotes but they are all…
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accurateusacorp
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Lally / Support columns in cellar
I need to have a couple of lally/support columns installed in my cellar, to help support a beam in the back corner. Does anyone have…
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accurateusacorp
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Lally / Support columns in cellar
I need to have a couple of lally/support columns installed in my cellar, to help support a beam in the back corner. Does anyone have…
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BSDOD
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Surge Protection
Is it possible to get a whole house surge protector in NYC, installed at the main electrical panel?
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jacquelyn.grant
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Landlord refuses to make repairs unless tenant pays
My landlord is attempting to make me pay ~$5k for a flooring issue. The floors are buckling in one of the bedrooms. We even had…
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ml
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brick Pointing Estimates and Recommendations
Hi, We are looking to have the paint removed and the brick re-pointed on our home. I’ve got a few quotes but they are all…
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ryanj.young
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Real estate return on investment for landscaping in garden?
Does anyone know general return amounts for renovating a garden? We need a new deck and an overall facelift to the space. I’m realizing that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Prospective renovation estimates?
We’re considering making an offer on a charming but old and somewhat worn property in Park Slope. To make a prudent bid, we’d like to…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
HVAC repair
Hello all! Turns out, the guy who installed my split system did a really bad job (surprise, surprise) and didn’t test it properly (it was…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Home insurance for a landmarked building
Anyone have experience with whether or not landmark status drives up home insurance costs?
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