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benji
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Tax impact of brownstone reno
Hi, I’ve been looking at Brooklyn brownstones that require decent renovations, and trying to understand tax impact of the reno. Anybody have experience with this?…
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thekrisheim
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Full renovation for a townhouse - Help with GC/Architect suggestions
We are on a pretty tight budget, and would like good quality renovations without spending more than $400K. Our new home is a limestone townhouse,…
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pstrychf212
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Hoarding Neighbor w Rats and Bugs
Need some advice. I live next to an elderly person who lives alone in a townhouse. It appears that she does not remove garbage from…
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adamspiegz
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Marmoleum Removal
I have a Marmoleum(linoleum) floor in my kitchen that is 10 years old. I want to replace it with ceramic tile. Can I tile right…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Design Build Firm vs Architect - Contractor Combo ?
I’ve heard ppl say that you should make sure the architect and contractor are completely independent of one another. Ant particular reason? Thinking of using…
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pstrychf212
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Hoarding Neighbor w Rats and Bugs
Need some advice. I live next to an elderly person who lives alone in a townhouse. It appears that she does not remove garbage from…
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adamspiegz
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Marmoleum Removal
I have a Marmoleum(linoleum) floor in my kitchen that is 10 years old. I want to replace it with ceramic tile. Can I tile right…
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rheawong
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Switching Plumbers
Has anyone had any experience switching plumbers on an open job? We’ve let go of our lazy plumber after growing tired of begging him to…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
opening up walls
need experienced contractor expert in opening up walls
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
ISO Exterminator: Termite treatment (termidor)
I recently purchased termidor to do a termite treatment. Can anyone recommend someone who will be able to pump the solution into the ground and…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
ISO Exterminator: Termite treatment (termidor)
I recently purchased termidor to do a termite treatment. Can anyone recommend someone who will be able to pump the solution into the ground and…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Moving a sink
The kitchen in our new place has a very strange layout with nearly all of the windows covered by appliances, because, you know, God forbid…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Permits needed to install new windows (brick to brick) in non-landmarked area
Just wondering if permits are required for brand new windows to be installed- I’m not talking replacement windows, but for doing brick to brick installation…
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dmdesmond
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
asbestos abatement in detached single family
There may be non-friable asbestos floor tiles in the house we are buying. Federal law does not require you to hire an asbestos professional for…
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homely
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 7 months ago
Need Some Duct Advice Around Furnace and Ventilation Issues
I have a 4-story, two-family brownstone. A 12 x 12 duct runs 16 feet between a gooseneck-size opening in back wall and a 12 x…
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amymendizabal
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Clear Sealant for Heating Pipe?
I just had the heating pipes in my apartment stripped, and I love the industrial look that they have now. I’m guessing they’ll rust if…
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newpotato
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Berries from our tree falling in neighbor's yard
We have an old, tall tree in our front yard that drops seasonal berries a few weeks every year. Its kind of messy and it…
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stickerhappy
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone front entry doors for sale
Old double front entry doors from Park Slope brownstone. Have wear and tear consistent with age. Each door is about 32″ wide by 93″ tall,…
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