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lwqchtcfb
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Townhouse 101 / crash course?
Just bought an 1840s (not gut renovated, moderately updated) rowhouse in Brooklyn and looking for someone who might provide a walk-through service to go in-depth…
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ixmfrteyhywobz
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Contractor recommendations for finishing cellar
We have a 19’x45′ rowhouse in PS close to 5th Avenue. The cellar floods occasionally, especially with the bigger named storms. There seems to be…
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tsgrlc
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Experience with Velux openable skylights on flat roofs?
I have an old-school pyramid skylight on a typical townhouse low-pitch roof (the pitch is about 1 foot ofrise per 10 feet of run). Velux…
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aliciag
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
LL152 for a building with no gas?
Does anyone know of a good (read: cheap) service that does the LL152 certification for buildings with no gas hookups? It seems the definition of…
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sue19721107
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
2 Family Conversion estimate
…I have an unusual 2 family investment property that appears to be worth more as a 1 family than a double…….It has had periodic updates…
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dsaczuk
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Airplane Noise
Over the past several months I’ve noticed a sharp increase in airplane noise where I live (southwest part of Bed-Stuy). Even inside, with windows closed.…
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Community compost smart bins
FYI, new smart composting bins have been installed in numerous locations in BK and beyond. Download the mobile app titles NYC Compost by BigBelly Solar…
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msre
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Waterproofing of basement floor - recommendations needed
Hi, We’d really appreciate any advice about our basement floor waterproofing! We’ve had our basement flood twice when the city sewer system could not handle…
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lucie
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Tenants: we need help urgently to remove radiator from the small room
Well… it is too hot for them, but they do not want us to lower the thermostat. They asked 2 weeks ago. We responded that…
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sue19721107
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
2 Family Conversion estimate
…I have an unusual 2 family investment property that appears to be worth more as a 1 family than a double…….It has had periodic updates…
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katerina
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Advice for sound-rated apartment door?
We are interested in upgrading the front door to our apartment (between our condo and the common area hallway) to something that will do a…
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lucie
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Tenants: we need help urgently to remove radiator from the small room
Well… it is too hot for them, but they do not want us to lower the thermostat. They asked 2 weeks ago. We responded that…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
passive house caliber entry doors?
anyone finding anyone that is doing this kind of work in the greater new york area? i want to replace my existing double doors with…
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stovalljanet23
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Clawfoot tub for sale
Sorry reposting this is in general discussion! Beautiful tub in great condition. I bought it on an online auction and it’s a little big for…
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msre
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Waterproofing of basement floor - recommendations needed
Hi, We’d really appreciate any advice about our basement floor waterproofing! We’ve had our basement flood twice when the city sewer system could not handle…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness extension
Does anyone know if the LPC approves extensions to expiration of approvals due to the Covid pandemic? What is the process to get an extension…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness extension
Does anyone know if the LPC approves extensions to expiration of approvals due to the Covid pandemic? What is the process to get an extension…
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oxalis100
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Small mason job
Any recommendations for a handyman/mason who can fix up a row of bricks at the base of stairs under a stoop? SOme are missing/loose and…
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