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jen-kg
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Seeking architect recs for a gut renovation in park slope
We’ve started talking to architects for our gut renovation and would love recommendations from people who had a good experience. We’re looking for someone easy…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone Insurance: figuring replacement value
What formula are most brownstone owners using to figure replacement value? The market value of our home is about $3 m but we can’t afford…
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elm_bk
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
in sink Garbage disposal downside?
Hi, our lower floor tenants wish to put in a garbage disposal at their own expense. What potential downside could their be to us as…
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jen-kg
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
Architect for gut renovation
We’ve started talking to architects for our gut renovation and would love recommendations from people who had a good experience. Thanks!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fire Code HPD inspections
I have just received a general email notice from HPD about new fire codes that need to be in place. I have a multi-family brownstone…
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ycrwejqfodd
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Hiding chain link fence on property line
We have a 4ft chain link fence along the property line on all 3 sides of our yard. We would like to put up a…
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ycrwejqfodd
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Hiding chain link fence on property line
We have a 4ft chain link fence along the property line on all 3 sides of our yard. We would like to put up a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Smoking Policies
Looking for information regarding how buildings are dealing with the city’s new Smoking Policy.
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chauncey
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
FATHER'S DAY PLANT SALE!!
Last minute plant sale at 16th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. Annuals, Perennials, shrubs, clematis, herbs, evergreens, window boxes. Today, Sunday June 17 11:00-2:00
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chauncey
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
FATHER'S DAY PLANT SALE!!
Last minute plant sale at 16th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. Annuals, Perennials, shrubs, clematis, herbs, evergreens, window boxes. Today, Sunday June 17 11:00-2:00
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hasibur.rahman07
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Moment Frame
Has anyone installed a moment frame at the rear of their house? 1. How long does it typically take to manufacture 2. Engineer is recommending…
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JenKG
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Parlor Entrance Awning?
Hello, we are considering getting an awning for the parlor floor entrance at the top of our stoop. Our building is fairly plain with brownstone…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
FS Yesteryear's Vintage Doors Mahogany Victorian style screen door - brand new
Hi – we measured wrong, our mistake can be your benefit. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/hsh/d/custom-made-victorian/6619045780.html
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What can I do with the verge in front of my house?
We live on a dead end street and cars are constantly doing u-turns in front of our house, often banging into our sad bushes and…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Change color of new brownstone?
Hi all, we’re having our stoop redone and are VERY unhappy with the color. We’re not redoing our facade, which is painted a darker brown…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What can I do with the verge in front of my house?
We live on a dead end street and cars are constantly doing u-turns in front of our house, often banging into our sad bushes and…
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chrisemma
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Wood window repair
Hello, one of our wood windows split after we repainted it and tried to open it. We are looking for a contractor to repair the…
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rwood
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Short Handrail job
I need a rec for someone to install short handrails on the interior entry, about 4-5 steps. Need to make sure it is installed correctly…
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