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pswannabe
in Renovation 7 years and 8 months ago
Can I renovate a house with an open permit?
Hi all, there is a townhouse in Brooklyn that I would like to buy, but I just discovered that it has an open job filing…
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slopester
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Pine wood floor replacement options
I have a rental with pine wood floors. From what I’ve read, and I’ve done some extensive reading, yes these are considered subfloors as they’re…
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BrooklynSteve
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Converting toilet from 10" rough-in to 12" rough-in
Has anyone ever used an offset flange, AKA a rough-in converter that enables you to use a 12″ rough-in toilet in a location that has…
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mark10023
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Construction cost per square foot in 2018
anyone has first hand experience about construction cost per square foot in 2018 for a ground up 25×50 buiding, 4 stories with a basement? Total…
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Senior Citizens Homeowners Assistance Program -- Parodneck Foundation
Has anybody dealt with therm? Thank you.
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Senior Citizens Homeowners Assistance Program -- Parodneck Foundation
Has anybody dealt with therm? Thank you.
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
More violation questions
I have a landmark brownstone with a violation on the facade. I am researching three things: a) How do I check a contractors’ record? I’d…
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marklgardner
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Missed garbage collection again
We moved into our house about three months ago and our garbage has been ignored on at least five occasions since then – we’re mid-block,…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Lennox ductless mini, anyone?
A local HVAC firm working with Lowe’s is using Lennox equipment for ductless mini-split installations. Tempting, because it’s backed by a 12-year warranty on machinery…
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dennismary
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Fire Sprinkler System-question
Hi, I have been trying to find information of what is required maintenance for a fire sprinkler system in a multi-family home (3 apts) in…
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jasonasdcarmen
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Recommend a plumber who can install a sump pump?
Sorry, I don’t usually broadcast for specific recommendations, but I’m having lots of trouble finding a plumber who either does sump pumps / exterior drains…
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jasonasdcarmen
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Recommend a plumber who can install a sump pump?
Sorry, I don’t usually broadcast for specific recommendations, but I’m having lots of trouble finding a plumber who either does sump pumps / exterior drains…
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hasibur.rahman07
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Trash & Recycling Bin Recommendations
We need to buy trash cans for our family and 2 sets of tenants. Wondering what brand and size we should buy? I assume we’ll…
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maryam
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Help with possible building violation?
I purchased a newly developed apartment in Bed Stuy last year, the top floor of a brownstone. The water heater is positioned at the end…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tankless water heater
I am looking for tankless water heater for my new house so please me the best one.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Directive 14 certifications -- what happens if plans don't equal work
Hi — to the architects out there … a previous project received a Directive 14 inspection/signoff and letter of completion, but what happens if the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Directive 14 certifications -- what happens if plans don't equal work
Hi — to the architects out there … a previous project received a Directive 14 inspection/signoff and letter of completion, but what happens if the…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Con ed “merchant” charges
Between getting a tenant, we took over the con ed account. We had two months before the tenants moved in and took over the account.…
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