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phoffy
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Master Plumber needed to do local "152" gas pipe inspection for 3 family house
I am looking for someone to complete this inspection for a reasonable price. It’s just the exterior inspection I believe and a 2 page form.…
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hotpinksharpie
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Full height double-hung vs. transom for parlor windows
I’m replacing the windows in our brownstone and doing all double-hung Marvins. I’m on the fence about our full-height parlor level windows. Our current old…
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chuckbone1
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Brick and Masonry Work in Back Yard
I am looking for a contractor who can do some masonry work and lay down bluestone and pavers in my back yard. Does anyone have…
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conorl
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Tiler Recommendation
Hi Everybody. I’m renovating a bathroom and need to source a tiler. Can anyone recommend one who is good and reliable? Thanks!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy interior doors?
We need a few interior “slab” doors for our rental unit. Nothing fancy, was thinking of a traditional shaker style solid 5 panel door, or…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What inspections will be done at the end of a renovation?
This is probably a newbie question but here goes… When our renovation is finishing up in a couple of months (hopefully), what inspections will be…
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rarara
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
SWO triggered audit
Long story short, DOB inspectors took issue with our cellar excavation and issued a full SWO. The cure they wanted was Kafkaesque, so our architect/engineer…
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somedaytheocean
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Converting 2 into 3 family - pros and cons?
We will be doing a renovation and considering changing the CFO from 2 to 3 family. Pros / Cons from personal experience would be much…
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conorl
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Tiler Recommendation
Hi Everybody. I’m renovating a bathroom and need to source a tiler. Can anyone recommend one who is good and reliable? Thanks!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Outdoor rug
Any recommendations for outdoor rug for backyard? We’re looking for one that’s durable and low-maintenance, can just leave outside to endure rain and summer UV.…
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ejalbk
in Retail 12 years and 5 months ago
Where/How to Buy a Treadmill in BK/NYC
Not your typical Brownstoner question I know, but you’d suspect with several million people concentrated into a few boroughs that there would be a bunch…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Seeking advice on renting out a parking space inside a garage
I have a 2 car garage that I’m not using and I’m considering renting out the one or two spaces for parking only (no storage).…
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shouldacouldawoulda
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Closed on a Loan and now they are harassing me!
I recently closed on a loan for property I bought in Atlanta. I turned over all the documents that they requested – tax transcripts, etc.…
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shouldacouldawoulda
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Closed on a Loan and now they are harassing me!
I recently closed on a loan for property I bought in Atlanta. I turned over all the documents that they requested – tax transcripts, etc.…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Most "Natural" Artificial Turf | Cost
I have now been convinced of the wonders of a artificial turf for a Brooklyn Backyard. DOes anyone have any recommendations for the most natural…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor to Floor Impact Vibration
Folks, I’m considering starting a blog called Flipped Frustrations that is all about the perils of buying a flipped townhouse in Brooklyn and the corners…
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christopherjosephsantos
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Help with Home renovation. Brownstone sliding door repair
Hello! I live in a super old brownstone and the sliding doors are off track and keep getting stuck. I am also looking for a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can we save our original parquet floors?
Our contractor was going to sand and poly our original floors on the parlor level, 12″ oak squares, but after an attempt to sand them…
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