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jaskin
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Received DEP Violation but not my building
Hi. I am renovating a townhouse and received a violation letter from the DEP (specifically the bureau of environmental compliance) noting “construction activities at impermissible…
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evan
in General Discussion 3 years ago
But tell me, where do the children play?
Hey all! We are finally nearing the end of our endless renovation, inshallah. Since starting this undertaking, Pinterest board in hand, our baby has grown…
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can owner-built exterior door meet DOB energy requirements?
We want a big door for our first floor back wall (if all goes well, it would open onto a deck). Our GC says it…
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magda2463
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Ideal first floor for modern living (read: tv people)
We have a 20’ x 52’ townhouse facing south and are planning a remodel of the first floor. We were originally planning living room in…
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Ideas for most simple, cost efficient room on flat roof of Brooklyn row house
Ok, so I posted a while back about exploring my basement “dig out” possibility and concluded that it’s just too expensive and way more work…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Most Important Factors
What is everyone’s most important factors when choosing professionals to work in their home? Curious to see everyone’s answers as we update our Company Mission…
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megannyc
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Contractor Recommendation
I have moisture seeping into my apartment from the garden outside. I’m looking for a contractor to help install flashing or some other sort of…
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patcharles
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Recommendation for an inspector
Anyone please help to recommend an licensed inspector for brownstone purchase. Thanks I’m advance.
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frito160
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Recommendations on a good honest plumber
We’ve had a plumber for years but his descent into alcoholism has made him completely unreliable. Reaching out to commercial services they seem to want…
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bobjohn
in Exteriors 3 years ago
Letting cats out to backyard
All, I got a couple of young cats from a rescue. They live indoor. But I want to let them out on backyard for a…
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slimc
in General Discussion 3 years ago
DIY wall repair - exterior brick
[Back Wall](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:fHS3:backwall.jpg.jpg) Ideas on how to repair this brick wall? It’s just a couple of small patches.
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nyeast07
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Help without lights for a month
I’ve been renting a room for 3 years in an apartment from a friend of mine he just passed away last month I guess management…
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luther924
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Kitchen flooring that matches parquet?
We’re clueless about what kind of flooring we should use for our kitchen and hallway that will match our parquet floors that it will abut.…
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nyeast07
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Help without lights for a month
I’ve been renting a room for 3 years in an apartment from a friend of mine he just passed away last month I guess management…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Help with tenants
So my tenants lease is up in a few days and I’ve let them know by letter and text that their rent is going up…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Contractor Issues
Hi All – I need to understand whether these things are “normal” and par for the course: My contractor refuses to give me the code…
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Staircase
stair work that we have built [20220107_135953](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:0CRx:20220107_135953.jpg.jpg) [20200720_115900](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:rSre:20200720_115900.jpg.jpg) [20210817_163614](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:SuUx:20210817_163614.jpg.jpg) [20220401_160855](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:kOmf:20220401_160855.jpg.jpg) [20200709_101616](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:dLvT:20200709_101616.jpg.jpg) [20200709_165104](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:MfWP:20200709_165104.jpg.jpg)
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patcharles
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Recommendation for an inspector
Anyone please help to recommend an licensed inspector for brownstone purchase. Thanks I’m advance.
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