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rarara
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Architect limit of liability clause?
We’re about to sign a contract with an architect to gut reno our townhouse in Brooklyn. The architect’s contract contains a clause limiting their legal…
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jimhillra
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Enid, who posted about Trimline windows in Jackson Heights in 2017
Enid, if you’re there, I’d to speak with you about your experience with the windows and the house itself. We’re doing some work on a…
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samiuwilliams
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Fort Greene Small Basement Dig Out or Excavation
Hello! I recently bought a ground floor apartment in a coop on Lafayette in Fort Greene. It’s in a 1930s building that was constructed with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for some
Dimensions are 106″ x 2.5″ x 27″ — or something close. Thanks.
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Bossypants
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Modern light fixtures on gas pipes
Hi all – this is regarding installing new light fixtures in a home with old gas piping that is confirmed “dead”. Ideally I would like…
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lozadorealty
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Ominous cable drums in cellar. Please help me identify.
Hello. After opening a drywall protrusion in our cellar, I found an odd concoction of cables and drums, sparsely labeled. The larger drum is connected…
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jazzboy321
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Hi Brownstoner folk; I'm looking for some old pine flooring, 2 1/2 inches in
length, and 3/4″ thick, about 15-20 ft. of it. It’s an odd size, I know, but just thought I’d ask the community! Thanks-
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sammy
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Adding code violations
We are considering adding two doors just inside our front door to our brownstone vestibule area that are against code because of the size of…
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Bethzaira
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Rats in the Backayard
Hi, we have noticed few rats coming from other yards into ours. Either they squeeze under the fence and I have noticed they have a…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Changing a CO you need to put a sprinkler system through the whole house?
Have a four family with a sprinkler in the hallway. We live in it as a 3 family and would like to live in it…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Establishing mailing address for rental unit
Hello — I have purchased a 2-family building and done extensive renovations. I will rent out the ground level apartment, and live with my family…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Backyard stairs instead of a deck -- any guidance?
We initially thought we wanted a deck but we’re now leaning to just 5-6 stairs to the backyard and pavers because it seems like it…
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patrickburnsjr
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Bulkhead-Multiple Dwelling?
…not sure if a pre-existing ships ladder to a roof hatch is code-compliant for a 5-story multiple dwelling brownstone, or a bulkhead with staircase is…
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greencat
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Tenants and recycling
So we have tried multiple strategies for getting our tenants to recycle, but continue getting fines. We live out of the country, so this just…
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first_time_homebuyer
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Mini Split in Condo
Hi, I live in a multi-unit condo and several residents would like to install mini-splits. Since all outside space is common (roof, backyard, exterior of…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Big Rose
Has anyone used Big Rose Construction or Big Rose Restoration? Looking for some additional reviews aside from yelp/Google Thanks !
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santos
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Doors
2 door installation new before and after
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brownstone Extension
Our three story Brooklyn Brownstone is considering a rear extension, but are unsure how to start since two different architects have already given us different…
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