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iizynatfwehos
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Sand and paint vestibule
Hi all! The inner entry door and wood paneling in our vestibule is worn and chipped, and we’d like it repaired/sanded and painted (vs stained).…
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iizynatfwehos
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Sand and paint vestibule
Hi all! The inner entry door and wood paneling in our vestibule is worn and chipped, and we’d like it repaired/sanded and painted (vs stained).…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
contractor recommendations to replace main beam?
I need to replace our wood main beam with a steel beam (due to past bad termite damage), along with repairing some similarly damaged joists.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Drainage question, slope towards middle of yard?
[Untitled](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:r3Pg:untitled.jpg.jpg) Hi all, I have a new blue stone patio (10×18) with a proper 2-inch grade away from the house (10 feet deep) with a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Extension on rear of house
We are thinking of adding an extension (16 feet wide x 10 feet long) to the back of our house on the first and second…
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musicbytheocean
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Creating brownstone condos
Looking to connect with anyone who has created a 2 or 3 unit condo in a brownstone (or was considering it and now has tips/takeaways…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
contractor recommendations to replace main beam?
I need to replace our wood main beam with a steel beam (due to past bad termite damage), along with repairing some similarly damaged joists.…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
I need brownstone door hinges
I need of hinges for my brownstone door (4 & 1/2″). During renovation, my contractor lost them !%*!. The supply-houses are all back-ordered several weeks.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need help understanding HPD signage violations for MultiFamily Dwelling
HPD flagged a few signage violations (Carbon Monoxide, etc.). They indicate signs should be posted in “common lobby”. Due to the construction, a shared lobby…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
is there negative consent for neighbor digging out basement?
I definitely received notification of permitted work happening as the gut renovation of the neighboring house has commenced. However, they are clearly digging out the…
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lezmaz
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Delays at DOB?
My husband and I have been in contract to buy a house in Bed Stuy since the beginning of the year. Of course Covid has…
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JeremyL
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Carpenter or Contractor to build Exterior Bike Shed
Looking for a carpenter or contractor to build an exterior bike shed for 4-5 bikes. I want someone local who can customize to the exact…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painting Fire Escape
Need recommendation painter to paint fire escape 4 story brownstone.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need help understanding HPD signage violations for MultiFamily Dwelling
HPD flagged a few signage violations (Carbon Monoxide, etc.). They indicate signs should be posted in “common lobby”. Due to the construction, a shared lobby…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
a car crashed into my stoop. no one hurt, but the stoop is demolished.
this is going to be a major insurance claim and i guess i want to be certain i handle it properly and get what i…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Are IKEA sinks/vanities to NY code?
We are planning on having IKEA sinks and vanities in 2 of our bathrooms… The sinks come with PVC traps that fit nicely into the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Rat/mice exclusion
Can anyone recommend a company to seal up all the holes around the house that mice and rats may enter through? Thank you.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Rat/mice exclusion
Can anyone recommend a company to seal up all the holes around the house that mice and rats may enter through? Thank you.
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