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georginantony
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Renovation
Just bought a 1929 Co-Op in Scarsdale and need to ave all the doors of our apartment stripped of the multiple coatings of paint that…
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frankalvarezrrt
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
What is the average cost of a cedar fence?
What’s the average total cost of a cedar backyard fence? I got an estimate of around 13k for 75 feet of knotty cedar. I have…
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augiesasso
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Backyard Fencing: Who's responsible?
I have a backyard with fencing on three sides of my property (4th side is my house). My fence abuts three different neighbors’ fences. In…
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ebsjb
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Which way do you face to determine which is the "right side fence" custom?
My neighbor wants me to replace a rotting fence that sits on the property line, saying it’s mine. He says the block uses the “right…
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ebsjb
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
NYC code for property line fence responsibility?
I feel like I once saw a NYC code or rule that said you can ask your neighbor to pay for 20% of a fence…
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ebsjb
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Which way do you face to determine which is the "right side fence" custom?
My neighbor wants me to replace a rotting fence that sits on the property line, saying it’s mine. He says the block uses the “right…
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georginantony
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Renovation
Just bought a 1929 Co-Op in Scarsdale and need to ave all the doors of our apartment stripped of the multiple coatings of paint that…
0
11215mark
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Signed contract or proposal?
Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…
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jakester
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Mini-Split contractor reco
Hi all, does anyone had a great experience or reco for a Brooklyn based contractor installing Mini-split/heat pump system? After digging into it, I’m feeling…
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bintaarrie
in Bath & Kitchen 2 years and 2 months ago
Replacing 35 year old gas strove with electric. Apt amperage limit?
Our condo has a 125 amp limit according to the circuit box (as read by a homeowner who has only a basic knowledge of these…
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11215mark
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Signed contract or proposal?
Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…
0
metoth
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Chimney sweep recommendation?
It’s been nearly 10 years since I last had our chimney swept. Can anyone recommend a good service?
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dred21
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Room Divider Ideas
I’ve been on the lookout for a creative way to divide my space without the hassle of major renovations. I want something practical yet stylish.…
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jondee
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Mouldings
Hello, Anyone have a good contact for someone who can create nice wood mouldings? Im looking for 7 – 7.5 inches.
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jwydcrqmztn
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Paint Stripping Pros Recommendations
My wife and I just moved to a 1928 co-op apartment in the east village. We realized how many layers of paint that has been…
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jf
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Injection Waterproofing in Cellar - Seeking Opinions
Hi everyone! I am finishing my cellar in my BK townhouse with a rubble foundation. Ground water in the rear of the cellar is seeping…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Front access gate to cellar
Our access gate to the cellar from the front garden is leaky – any guidance on who I go to for a new one /…
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reagan9000
in Exteriors 2 years and 2 months ago
Large fire escape/patio abuts my fence
I own a brownstone on a landmarked block in Park Slope. My neighbor is replacing their fire escape with much larger platforms that come to…
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