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CGDad
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Help with neighbor filing unjustified complaints to DOB
Hi all- Before embarking on a reno project that will likely require permits/filing, I’d like some advice on how to best deal with a nettlesome…
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psp215
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Caught Between Dept of Buildings and National Grid
At the beginning of December our plumber self-certified his work (plumbing and gas) but due to a clerical error, the DoB did not grant us…
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bladesmama11
in Foundation 13 years ago
Brownstone waterproofing
Can anyone recommend a contractor to waterproof or fix a wet brownstone foundation wall in the basement?
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ejalbk
in Lumber and Building Materials 12 years and 6 months ago
Lumberyard/Building Materials Recommendation for Downtown BK?
We’re doing a semi-gut renovation of a 1 bdr in downtown BK and are looking for a recommendation of a lumber and supplies place that…
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BedStuyCarrot
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 6 months ago
Procedures for adding an extra floor to a top condo unit
We live in a small condo, just 8 units and self-managed. All units are owned except for one. The sponsor still retains the top front…
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ventilated
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 6 months ago
Building Square Footage
From what public record does Property Shark obtain a building’s square footage? I understand the number they show is not necessarily accurate, but I don’t…
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edchalfont
in Fire 12 years and 6 months ago
Does anybody understand about fabrication and installation times?
Back in April someone in Gowanus complained about somone at Bracci as being rude. The facts were this Gowanus person called for an estimate just…
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nobikesonfance
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
Paint for Exterior Windows
I’m planning on painting our 4×4 divided lite wooden windows. We’re aiming for a black — that’s not too shiny. Low lustre or satin? (Not too…
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fastfreddy
in Landmarks 14 years and 1 month ago
Repainting and Landmarks
I know that I can repaint my door the color that it is now without getting Landmarks approval but what if I want to paint…
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iwantthishouse
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 6 months ago
Need Plans Drawn by a Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer
Hi, We are trying to get financing on a building that has a screwed up C of O (one family + mixed use, likely…
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helenwaite
in Landlord 12 years and 6 months ago
Take Landlord to Small Claims Court or...?
We have been renting this place – a condo- directly from the owner for 9 months. Without being to boring with details, the place has…
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qalicious
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for a good realtor in Brooklyn Heights
Can anyone recommend a good selling agent in Brooklyn Heights? My partner and I are thinking of selling our 1BR apt in a co-op in…
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Margie
in Insurance 12 years and 6 months ago
Insurer requires changing window bars?
Our insurer (State Farm) is requiring that we change our basement window bars from permanent to the kind that have safety latches that will allow…
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crownrenovation
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
Stained Glass Restoration Sources
We have a beautiful stained glass window in our vestibule that needs to be restored. It has slumped but is only missing 1 small piece.…
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sverkat
in General Contractors 12 years and 6 months ago
Full renovation
We are planning on doing a full renovation: plumbing, electrical, install a central A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, etc. But – No new additions, no…
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dj242
in Landscaping 13 years and 1 month ago
Landscaping
I am working on my backyard. While removing a hill that will be replaced with a retaining wall, I ran into an issue. There are…
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btsc333
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Fire separations
The retail space below my apartment is under renovation, and the removed the ceiling to exposure the wood beams underneath. This has led to a…
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elisenew
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
radiator smell
Hi all– we just had the piece replaced that opens and shuts the radiator (it was leaking) and now that it is on (and leak…
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