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Plumbing inspection - gasline pressure test

Hi – I was wondering whether anyone has advice on the following: I did a renovation a while back in Park Slope but some of…

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ewfan

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Blinds

Hi. We are moving into a new construction row house with 24 windows and 2 sliding doors. We need blinds and/or curtains as we have…

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donkinsella

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Brownstone Renovation - Neighbor Harrassment

I see a lot of posts favoring the neighbor to a renovation however, I’m hoping someone can relate and offer advice to me, the renovator.…

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namahs

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

DOB ECB Lien Violation - Retaining wall

We are looking to buy a potential property and noticed that there is a DOB ECB Lien violation opened since 2008 on the property. We…

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khaledayasmeen17

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 1 month ago

Gorgeous, Rare Restored Copper Chambers Stove for Sale

I have a copper Chambers range that I had The Stove Lady restore. Our renovation is on hold, and I would love for it to…

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khaledayasmeen17

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 1 month ago

Gorgeous, Rare Restored Copper Chambers Stove for Sale

I have a copper Chambers range that I had The Stove Lady restore. Our renovation is on hold, and I would love for it to…

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faboo

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

STAIRS

We have a small townhouse with very uneven floors -from 3″ – 5″ differences. We will be leveling the floors and putting in new floors.…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

eagleman22

in Plumbing 9 years and 2 months ago

Weil McLain Boiler - Recommendations for Tune Up & Steam Release

I have an old WM Boiler that I inherited when I bought my house 10 years ago. No problems until yesterday. The steam release valve…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

blaqhole

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Fios Pole in backyard of property we want to purchase – what to do?

We’re looking to purchase a property that has a FioS pole in the backyard. 1. Does anyone know if Verizon makes home owners sign any…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

moriata

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Estimate on cellar digout and renovation?

Hello good people, we’re finally ready to start the Big Project – finishing our cellar in our two-family rowhouse in Clinton Hill. Right now it’s…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

voytek

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

10 closet doors with antique mirrors

I have 10 ( 5sets of left and right ) doors 90 1/4″ h x 24 1/8″ with the antique mirror insert that came off…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

blaqhole

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Fios Pole in backyard of property we want to purchase – what to do?

We’re looking to purchase a property that has a FioS pole in the backyard. 1. Does anyone know if Verizon makes home owners sign any…

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bkcommoner

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Is there a way to find owners who are renting directly?

Because of the nature of my job, no set salary, most major mgmt companies will not even look at my application. Despite the fact that…

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zacklouis100

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Appraiser for highest & best use study

I am looking for a great appraiser to put together an appraisal of my property as-is. I would also like them to provide a highest…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

zacklouis100

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Appraiser for highest & best use study

I am looking for a great appraiser to put together an appraisal of my property as-is. I would also like them to provide a highest…

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zacklouis100

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Design Team Reccomendations

Hello Everyone, I am looking to do some major renovations to my three story row house in park slope. The renovations I am considering include:…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

lorncntrn

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Wood burning Stove nuisance in Brooklyn, NY

A neighbor down the block uses a wood burning stove that stinks up the whole block. We can;t sleep with an open window because the…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

happycats

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Would anyone hire a painter that also repairs drywall and other similar repairs

that didn’t have worker’s comp insurance?

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

Springs

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Are permit (s) needed for this " renovation " in a co-op ?

Looking for advice about permits……wondering if a licensed GC needs to pull permits for any carpentry work, or if an expediter or architecht can do…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Williamson Natural Gas Boiler not heating enough

In our two-family, we have two Williamson gas boilers, one for each unit. The unit for the upstairs one is working fine, the downstairs unit…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

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