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WonTon
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Remove iron security gate and replace double hung window with casement
I’d really like to get rid of the ugly iron security grated door that swings out onto the fire escape outside my bedroom window. It…
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worker doing personal chore while on the clock
We are in the uncomfortable position of living in upstate NY while our house in Greenpoint is being gut-renovated. I like the GC and trust…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
NYC Condo Tax abatement for non-owner occupied condos
I own a condo in nyc that I’ve rented out since 2018. I noticed my July 2023 property tax bill jumped 25% and it’s because…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Annual Parapet inspection law now in effect. LL 126-covers many of us
Sigh, this city. When I first read about it I was like “surely there’s an exception for non-multi family properties” but alas I can’t find…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
NYC Condo Tax abatement for non-owner occupied condos
I own a condo in nyc that I’ve rented out since 2018. I noticed my July 2023 property tax bill jumped 25% and it’s because…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Salvaging 100 Year Old Doors
Referring to the “Dutchman” process… I’m not so worried about doing the Dutchmen, but I am worried that the doors no longer have crisp edges…
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ysabil
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
About to start a significant (not gut, but extensive electrical, plumbing, some reconfiguration, etc) renovation of our 3 story Park Slope brownstone. Contract signed with…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 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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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Salvaging 100 Year Old Doors
Referring to the “Dutchman” process… I’m not so worried about doing the Dutchmen, but I am worried that the doors no longer have crisp edges…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Building to Land ratio for rental tax depreciation purposes
I am trying to determine the above ratio to determine my depreciable basis. I’ve read that this can be found on the counties Property value…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Building to Land ratio for rental tax depreciation purposes
I am trying to determine the above ratio to determine my depreciable basis. I’ve read that this can be found on the counties Property value…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Daladair Cabinet Face Router Bit
I need to put a 5/8 inch width bead on the FACE of a cabinet door 1/2 inch from the edge around the complete cabinet…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Daladair Cabinet Face Router Bit
I need to put a 5/8 inch width bead on the FACE of a cabinet door 1/2 inch from the edge around the complete cabinet…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Rectangular Duct Sourcing or Best Local Brooklyn Fabricator
Any one know of a net or local supplier of various sizes of two part rectangular duct? The kind that is constructed by combining two…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Rectangular Duct Sourcing or Best Local Brooklyn Fabricator
Any one know of a net or local supplier of various sizes of two part rectangular duct? The kind that is constructed by combining two…
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ebsjb
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Wood fence installation
Can anyone please recommend a wooden fence installer? TIA
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ebsjb
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Wood fence installation
Can anyone please recommend a wooden fence installer? TIA
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rwood
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
How big for a dehumidifier for basement
My basement has been very humid this year and I want to get a dehumidifier. Started to notice white mold on items left on storage.…
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jalexa1218
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Lacquer / clear coat recs for 1930's Coop metal window and door frames?
Hi, I’d like to strip & clear coat the metal window and door frames in our 1930’s coop apt. Does anyone have advice or recommendations…
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