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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 9 years ago
New Entry Doors, security issues? glass/plexi??
I plan to renovate/update my entry doors and vestibule. In my neighborhood, owners are replacing their old hi security steel doors with fully glass or…
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Bill
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Permit needed for pergola on roof if you can't see it from street?
Hi, we have a patio deck on the roof of a brownstone. Its in a recently landmarked section of the UWS. The rear deck is…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Insurance liability for major alteration (type 1)
Any recommendations for policies for renovating a major alteration type 1 when working with a contractor? My contractor is requiring that I pay $3500 for…
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pwhite
in Plumbing 9 years ago
Natural Gas line for Grill
I have a capped off natural gas line in my backyard. Can anyone comment on the process of uncapping it and making it legal for…
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sticksandstones
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Scott Schnall
I was late to the last Schnall discussion on the forum so my apologies for the repeat. We are in the same position as several…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Sofa Constructed in the Home for Space Challenged Room?
Hello Brownstoners, Can anyone recommend a furniture company that builds sofas in the home? We are looking to purchase a sofa for the lower level…
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sherry.parnes
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Removing extension
If I want to remove a one level extension from the back of our building do I need a permit? It has no foundation and…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Insurance liability for major alteration (type 1)
Any recommendations for policies for renovating a major alteration type 1 when working with a contractor? My contractor is requiring that I pay $3500 for…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Synthetic lawn installation rec's
Has anyone out there installed a synthetic lawn in their backyard? Any recommendations for a company/contractor that installs them?
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workisfun
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Post-construction cleaning!
We are finishing a big project and need a thorough ceiling to floor deep cleaning before we move in. plaster dust, sawdust, all kinds of…
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atirah
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Scott Schnall Stop Work Orders
It looks like the original story was taken down, so creating a thread here for people to continue discussing the stop work orders. Here are…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Audio Visual System Design
Hi Everybody, can someone recommend a reasonably priced person to design a home audio system (in wall/ceiling speakers)? We enjoy listening to music and will…
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Barry Gottehrer Real Estate new here!
Hello everyone I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum! I look forward to talking real estate and making connections on this forum! I…
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Barry Gottehrer Real Estate new here!
Hello everyone I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum! I look forward to talking real estate and making connections on this forum! I…
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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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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Rec room (quality housing ) on roof ..
In a new construction multi family does anyone know if one can have a bulk head that directly leads to a rec room on the…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Rec room (quality housing ) on roof ..
In a new construction multi family does anyone know if one can have a bulk head that directly leads to a rec room on the…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Audio Visual System Design
Hi Everybody, can someone recommend a reasonably priced person to design a home audio system (in wall/ceiling speakers)? We enjoy listening to music and will…
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