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agmcmullen

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Sponsor wants to illegally install washer

I’ve been blown away by the lack of professionalism by the developer that sold us our new construction condo 2 months ago. I could write…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

peaceout

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Soundproof Ceiling Solution

We are renovating the lower level of our home, which is zoned for an office space. Since the former owners used this space for their…

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obden.mondesir

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Layout Ideas: 3 Bed 2 Bath South Slope Townhouse Renovation

Hi All, We’re in the process of laying out the floor plan for a renovation in a 3 story townhouse. The top floor will be…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

natgin

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Our Cats need a new home.

Note: I couldn’t figure out how to embed photos in this forum but I have some available if you contact me via the email below…

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natgin

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Our Cats need a new home.

Note: I couldn’t figure out how to embed photos in this forum but I have some available if you contact me via the email below…

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JJDPE

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Metal garden door restoration

Am renovating landmarked house, planning to re-use the garden entrance metal gate door as per LPC but it needs to be cleaned, restored, and I’d…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

agmcmullen

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Sponsor wants to illegally install washer

I’ve been blown away by the lack of professionalism by the developer that sold us our new construction condo 2 months ago. I could write…

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JJDPE

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Metal garden door restoration

Am renovating landmarked house, planning to re-use the garden entrance metal gate door as per LPC but it needs to be cleaned, restored, and I’d…

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citytime79

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Can you pour concrete in existing dirt crawlspace?

HI All, As you know I’m dealing with the saga of having a dirt crawlspace. I think perhaps the only solution is to pour real…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

All flrs used as retail but does not reflect on CofO and is zoned M1-5M. How??

I can understand the ground since it’s condo’d but the rest of the building? [CofO](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:q27j:cofo.png.jpg)

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dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

All flrs used as retail but does not reflect on CofO and is zoned M1-5M. How??

I can understand the ground since it’s condo’d but the rest of the building? [CofO](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:q27j:cofo.png.jpg)

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eman134

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

New HE boiler installation

Weil Mclain Ultra 230 with an indirect Aqua 85 feeding through a mixing valve… not a bad looking installatioh [046](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:8Che:046.jpg.jpg)

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vishnu.maheepat

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Final Survey slightly off from construction drawings

Finished a two-story addition. I had a final survey done and the measurements by the surveyor vary very slightly from the plans, by an inch…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

cookielover

in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago

When is Licensed plumber and permit required?

I originally posted this under “Plumbing” but thought it might get more response here. Please forgive the duplicate. I have been told that simply remodeling…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

citytime79

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Can you pour concrete in existing dirt crawlspace?

HI All, As you know I’m dealing with the saga of having a dirt crawlspace. I think perhaps the only solution is to pour real…

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Shutters for Parlor Floor

I need some shutters made to match the existing ones in large parlor floor windows. Does anyone know someone who can do this? I tried…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

vishnu.maheepat

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Final Survey slightly off from construction drawings

Finished a two-story addition. I had a final survey done and the measurements by the surveyor vary very slightly from the plans, by an inch…

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cookielover

in Plumbing 9 years and 7 months ago

When is licensed plumber required?

I have been told that simply remodeling a bathroom and replacing the fixtures without relocating them does not require a permit or a licensed plumber.…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

stickman

in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago

herringbone wood floor installations

Does anyone have recommendations on where to purchase herringbone floors and a good installer? My parlor currently has thin old plank floors that are in…

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citytime79

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Dirt crawl space solutions -- now that I have termite and carpenter ant problems

Hi All, Sort of at the end of my rope. I live on the first floor of my house and part of it is over…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

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