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someonecalleddob
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 2 months ago
Window recommendation to replace arched windows
I need to replace 2 arched windows (https://imgur.com/a/YSJ83y8) in the front of my home and 2 traditional (i.e., rectangular) windows in the rear. Can the…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Rough cost to repair/refinish brownstone exterior?
I know this can vary widely, but interested if anyone can give me a ballpark figure to repair/refinish a peeling and chipping exterior of a…
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msmiwo82
in Exteriors 3 years and 2 months ago
Sidewalk construction permit
I received a sidewalk violation notice which requires me to replace sidewalk adjacent to my property. Does anyone know if I need to register with…
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Gas vs. Heat Pump Conversion
Hello Everyone – We have a 4 story brownstone with two duplex apartments that has an ancient oil boiler. We need a new system and…
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Lincolnpris
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Help ID'ing interior wall texture
What kind of interior wall texture is this? [20220424_200249 – Copy](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:Xr6p:20220424_200249copy.jpg.jpg) [20220424_200255](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:WUDV:20220424_200255.jpg.jpg)
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jdefel
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Carroll Gardens Townhouse?
https://streeteasy.com/building/200-carroll-street-brooklyn/house?card=1 This house is pretty. It doesn’t fit my personal wish list, but I imagine it’ll generate interest based on the photos. The listing states…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Plumbing recommendations for a total renovation
I’m looking for recommendations for plumbers for a total renovation of a 4 story townhouse. I could also use anyone’s finger in the air sense…
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classc1
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Attorney Needed to Sue Contractor-Recommendations Needed
Title is self-explanatory. Recommendations Needed. Will likely have 2 to 3 plaintiffs. Looking for someone that has had good results and is well versed in…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Will architect or expediter serve as consultant?
We are looking at a three-family house, that appears it may already have been re done without proper permits. (It’s clearly been re done and…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Will architect or expediter serve as consultant?
We are looking at a three-family house, that appears it may already have been re done without proper permits. (It’s clearly been re done and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
how to color mortar
Does anyone have advice as to how to either acquire mortar mix that will match the color of existing mortar or change the color of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking ceiling fan recommendation
I need to replace one ceiling fan and add another in my apartment. Can anyone here recommend specific brands that are reliable and easy to…
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scottlevinson100
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
No Co-Broking -- How Common/Legitimate?
We are new to buying in the NYC real estate market. We’ve been seeing places on our own as well as speaking with a buyer’s…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Using a 2-family townhouse as a 1-family
I’ve searched here and google for the answer and can’t find it. We are renters looking to buy a townhouse to use as a single…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
how to color mortar
Does anyone have advice as to how to either acquire mortar mix that will match the color of existing mortar or change the color of…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Vent facing neighbor?
Is it legal to construct a vent facing toward a neighbor’s property, on the roof? If so, how close it can it be?
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Air rights?
I live on a block of semidetached two- family homes. The zoning currently allows building about twice as high. The house on one side of…
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jaskin
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Smoke Barrier (soffit) required in Kitchen?
I am renovating a 3-unit townhouse in Brooklyn and I am unsure if the kitchen (not kitchenette) in one of my units is required to…
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