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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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

stickerhappy

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Does a backyard downspout need to be connected to the main sewer line?

Does a gutter downspout legally need to be connected to the main sewer line or can it just pour into the backyard? There is only…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

lschalet

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Who to hire for dealing with leak in tenant bathroom due to rain?

Small bathroom on garden level and rain came in and seeped through party wall who to hire!??

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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