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dudeonocean
in Renovation 2 months ago
Wood Stripping
Hi. I am looking for recommendations for a someone skilled in stripping paint and refinishing wood railings and moldings. There are so many articles about…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 2 months ago
Converting 1-Family to 2-Family in Brooklyn R6 Zoning
For anyone familiar with zoning and DOB approvals in NYC, how difficult is it to legally convert a one-family home into a two-family in Brooklyn…
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isabelscharenberg
in General Discussion 2 months ago
HVAC Fujitsu Mini Split System - Contractor needed
Has anyone suggestion for a contractor who is familiar with Fujitsu Mini split System. Thanks
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rhm32
in General Discussion 2 months ago
What is ballpark cost to remove a three foot asbestos pipe cover?
Hello, an inspection revealed a single pipe cover in our basement that is likely asbestos. Does anyone have ballpark estimates on how much this usually…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
red hardwood flooring with recessed lighting 5000k
does recessed lighting 5000k match with red hardwood floors?
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Outdoor Lighting Advice
I’m looking to upgrade the lighting on the front of my brick rowhouse. It currently has a cheap wall lantern on the right side of…
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Contractor for Pocket Door
Hi there, I have a pocket door in my bathroom that’s sticking and difficult to open and close. It’s located near a combo washer/dryer, so…
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austinmsteele
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Standing water on roof
We have a flat roof. Where the water drains, we often get standing water that last for days. And theres lots of algae/debris buildup. Is…
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RABD
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Brownstone Repair Recommendations
We are looking for a company to do brownstone repair and brick pointing – that is not very expensive but good. Has anyone worked with…
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bkcontractorwhistleblower
in General Discussion 2 months ago
HVAC/Ductwork vendor Recommendations
Hi Folks, I am looking for recommendations for an HVAC/Ductwork vendor that is knowledgeable, reliable and not your typical Brooklyn cash grabber who overcharges. We…
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bobjohn
in Plumbing 2 months ago
To replace lead water line and cut concrete tree bad in front of the house
Y’all, We live in Bayridge. We have a lead waterline comming from the street into the house. So I want two things: (a) replace lead…
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bkcontractorwhistleblower
in Heating and Cooling 2 months ago
HVAC/Ductwork Recommendations
Hi Folks, I am looking for recommendations for an HVAC/Ductwork vendor that is knowledgeable, reliable and not your typical Brooklyn cash grabber who overcharges. We…
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sphil305
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 2 months ago
How to Close Out a 1993 Open Plumbing Permit in Brooklyn
I found an old open plumbing permit in NYC DOB records for my Brooklyn property. Details: Permit issued and approved 05/07/1993, expired 05/07/1994 Work description:…
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alexkavourias
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Combining Floors - Legal 3 family to 2 family conversion?
Im in contract to buy a 3 family townhouse. – garden, parlor and top floors are separate apartments – the parlor and top floor share…
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kissiffer4
in Insurance 14 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone BUILDING insurance
Hi, I hope somebody can help with this. We are relatively new owners in our building (3 family brownstone – condo) and looking over the…
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austinmsteele
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Smart Buzzer/Intercom Advice - 3 Family
Hi we have a 3 family building. We’d like to install a smart buzzer/intercom system to buzz people in remotely. We also would like an…
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lschalet
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Rat Control Questions
Hi, My ground floor tenant (in a Park Slope brownstone) saw a rat and I know that means finding the borrows and entry points. I…
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MasterPlvmber
in Plumbing 3 months ago
As We Approach Heating Season.
Labor Day is September 1st, about four weeks away. As a plumbing and heating contractor, I urge you to consider performing any boiler work or…
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