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arditopeter
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Coned account(s) in 2-family house
First post here but I have been reading for years. I am moving soon into the 2-family home that I bought. I will rent out…
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jodie1028
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Post Reno Sale - Luxury Marble Tile
We just wrapped up a renovation of our bathrooms and we have a decent amount of tile left over. Tile is a custom waterjet made…
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jodie1028
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Post Reno Sale - Luxury Marble Tile
We just wrapped up a renovation of our bathrooms and we have a decent amount of tile left over. Tile is a custom waterjet made…
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gellhorngal
in General Discussion 9 years ago
looking for a good gardener
any recommendations for someone who can help plant and maintain our garden? thank you.
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kkrueger
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic metal work restoration
I am looking for an experienced detailed person who renovates or replicates historic metal work.
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 9 years ago
front yard cellar hatch
our cellar hatch (picture attached) in the front yard is ancient, rusted and leaks from every side. need someone to rip out the old one…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Help - brownstone leaks throughout house
I know no one can diagnose sight unseen, but it’s Friday night and raining hard and can’t get in touch with a contractor yet. We…
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patriciaglynn58
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Airplane noise
It’s 1 am and I can’t sleep because there are airplanes constantly flying over this area in Brooklyn. There was an article written about the…
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 9 years ago
front yard cellar hatch
our cellar hatch (picture attached) in the front yard is ancient, rusted and leaks from every side. need someone to rip out the old one…
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lgwlcvqt
in General Discussion 9 years ago
How to prevent garbage can theft?
In a matter of several weeks, one lid and one garbage can and lid were stolen from the front of my building. I previously had…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Do I need a common staircase leading to the roof for a 4 family?
Hello Everyone. I am in the midst of renovating to a new 4 family. 4 floors-one apartment per floor. I was told by my architect…
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upstatetilemaker
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic art tile
I am working on a research project of Art tile in Brooklyn. There are three areas of focus… 1) Fireplace Tile Sets, Bathroom, Vestibule. Starting…
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upstatetilemaker
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic art tile
I am working on a research project of Art tile in Brooklyn. There are three areas of focus… 1) Fireplace Tile Sets, Bathroom, Vestibule. Starting…
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Sheffey
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Code for window gates in brownstone
I’m in the midst of a refi. The question has come up re:window gates. Do we have to cut and get latches or are they…
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binbong
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years ago
DOB Stop Work Order in condo building -- who's responsible?
An individual unit in our new-ish condo building did work without a permit, and the DOB issued a violation and stop work order. The violation…
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gellhorngal
in General Discussion 9 years ago
looking for a good gardener
any recommendations for someone who can help plant and maintain our garden? thank you.
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kkrueger
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic metal work restoration
I am looking for an experienced detailed person who renovates or replicates historic metal work.
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ejalbk
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 1 month ago
Looking for Manufacturer and/or Installer of Aluminum & glass exterior doors
We have an old wood double door on the street and another set after the small vestibule of a multi-family. Both door sets have large…
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