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RESIDENT
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Converting a Garage to Residential
What paperwork would be involved in legally converting a 1000 sq. ft. garage that’s classed as “G0” into a residential dwelling? The building is located…
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razaabbasssays
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Towing service
Anyone has any specific car towing service to recommend in New york? if anyone have experience with this https://www.ritewaytowingnyc.com/ company so kindly share your experience…
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rj23
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Chimney (vent) leak and long term fix?
Need help identifying a proper fix for a leak. We have this thing on the roof edge that looks like a chimney (vent?). In some…
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bklynbabe
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 2 months ago
Size Requirement for Apartment Entry Door in a 2-family home
We are planning to renovate a 2 family home, with one apartment per floor. We would like to put an entry door for one of…
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sterlingbk
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Water coming into basement, penetrating front stair case
We have water coming in from under the exterior front brownstone stairs. Water is dripping into the basement storage area and has gotten progressively worse.…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
ConEd Smart Meter
Anyone has a smart meter yet? They supposedly replacing all meters until 2022. No more people running through the house. Can’t wait. I just called…
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Paint thinner smell coming from the basement
The basement smells like someone spilled paint thinner. Any idea what could cause this? It started to smell around 3pm today. No signs of anything…
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studiosfw
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Fireplace Mantel
Anyone interested? Selling for $150 [IMG_2958](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:iSOa:img_2958.jpg.jpg) I have additional pictures. It’s painted white e: nihao@sueyee.com
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Hide ugly corrugated metal bulkhead for new roof terrace
We are going to be re-doing our roof terrace this spring and want to conceal an ugly corrugated utility structure. The condo board is not…
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frerunda
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Simple/inexpensive rooftop railing and/or deck?
We have a townhouse with stairs/bulkhead that lead to roof where there is a small poorly made (but permitted) roof deck. The railings are not…
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hiursula
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Smoke Detector/Co2 Alarm
I need to replace a smoke detector/Co2 alarm unit and I’m wondering are people getting the units with the built in 10 year battery alarms?…
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aleafb
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Keeping 2 family CoO with 1 kitchen?
We are planning a renovation on a 2 family town house with a top floor apartment and bottom level duplex. We plan to use it…
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santos
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Doors
doors repair before and after [20190125_164734](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:16wT:20190125_164734.jpg.jpg) [20190129_154047](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TjLc:20190129_154047.jpg.jpg)
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Arkady
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Fencing contractor
Anyone have recommendations for people who build fences?
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crownrenovation
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Neighbor won't give me access to repair my stoop
Long story short. Finishing up a really drawn out renovation and my neighbor won’t allow access to their front courtyard so we can finish the…
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santos
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
new staircase
new staircase before and after [20180619_094512](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:J4Z3:20180619_094512.jpg.jpg)
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hydrangeasaurus
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Salvaged antique radiators for sale
Seven working cast iron steam radiators for sale, assorted sizes. Six antique/vintage, one more modern. Antique radiators have beautiful details. modern radiator: 16.5″ L x…
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jpowiseeyocxf
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Tile work needed
Looking for someone to do tile work in our vestibule. Any recommendations?
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