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Collect rent overcharge
I lived at a major Brooklyn developer’s large rental building for 4 years and discovered they were charging rent in excess of the legal maximum.…
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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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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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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cannot find the source if the leak
We have a leak into parlor floor bathroom, we cannot figure out the source. Anyone had a good experience with a plumber with a similar…
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decoart
in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago
Apartment entry door for 3-family building
I have a 3-family building in Brooklyn. I’m renovating one of the apartments and need to select an entry door for the apartment. What type…
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anonystone
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Slanted Floors.
I have a brownstone that has two top floors slanting and am not sure what steps to take to get it fixed. Is it usually…
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somuchwork
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Gas inspection
I received a post card from a plumbing company telling me that I needed to have a gas piping inspection done. I own a mixed…
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
GC contract error- misquoted 22k!
Hi all- we have an unusual situation, and our architect has not experienced it so I thought I would ask here. Our GC just informed…
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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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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor access cover
Does anyone have a recommendation for a floor access cover to use in the basement to cover a u-trap? Thanks.
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Help me find BEWISO windows!
Hi I am a GC in brooklyn and my architect spec’d for these extremely hard to find, BEWISO windows. Can anyone point me in the…
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Demo permit?
Hi – Our basement is semi-finished, but the work was done a long time ago and without a permit. It is just drywall and an…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cannot find the source if the leak
We have a leak into parlor floor bathroom, we cannot figure out the source. Anyone had a good experience with a plumber with a similar…
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DazednConfused
in Renovation 3 years and 3 months ago
Wood paint stripping business recommendations
Hi, does anyone have any wood stripping company recommendations? Specifically for paint stripping. I tried calling a few businesses posted on here before but seems…
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alexkaras1985
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
Hi – does anyone have leads on Builder’s Risk or Construction Insurance for a homeowner to cover a gut reno? State Farm used to have…
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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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alexkaras1985
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
Hi – does anyone have leads on Builder’s Risk or Construction Insurance for a homeowner to cover a gut reno? State Farm used to have…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Roof access ladder
Hello, we are planning to make roof access easier by installing a pull-down ladder to a lowered ceiling, then a short permanent ladder from there…
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