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krobertson
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Timing of pest control during renovation?
Planning a near gut renovation, any advice on when I should call in the exterminator to treat for pests? The house has mice and some…
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kmerritt
in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago
What type of door encloses storage area under brownstone stoop?
When we moved in to our home the front street level stoop was an open metal staircase. That was replaced with a concrete stoop, a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cellar/basement living?
I would like to add a kichenette to a basement, but I wonder if it will raise any red flags with the DOB inspector. The…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
AirBnB
We live in a 10-unit co-op in which two units are vacant. The owner of one lives abroad. The owner of the other lives primarily…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Frontyard concrete options
I’m repairing a front of building basement leak and am putting down new concrete in the frontyard (of my brownstone). If I had the cash…
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kpayton
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Lawyer Needed re: Adjacent Construction Scaffold / Shed.
Here’s our situation: My wife and I own a townhouse in Brooklyn. We run a completely legal Airbnb on the first floor that grosses about…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Old bricks wanted
Looking for old bricks to do a patio. Any ideas for current sources? Any big demos happening?
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huts.nyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
DEP Insurance for Water Main & Sewer
I am curious about everyone’s experience. I signed up for the water line and sewer protection plan after being advised by several neighbors and friends…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Has anyone used Gabriel's ironworks?
We are shopping for someone to do our terrace ironwork and wondering if anyone has used this company before? also had quotes from Lopopolo and…
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ken.ruck
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Construction on contiguous building
The building next door is adding a floor on. The owner just reached out to me to speak about the project that he is starting…
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avrex
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Which one is your favorite?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
I recommend Eliezel Ramos the Best Painter,Plasterer,Paint Removing, Wood Finish
he has best Prices, Best quality Work, and job on time and on Budget, call him 646-512-1447 he do: Plastering, Skim Coating,Primer, Painting, Wood Stripping,…
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ps158
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Tips to keep squirrels from digging up a freshly planted garden?
TIA!
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heightsgal
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 11 months ago
New Windows, Bad Surprise
Does anybody out there know NYC Building Codes? I live in a Brooklyn co-op. I installed new windows and the co-op Board ordered bars installed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Certificate of Occupancy Advice!
Does anyone have experience with an Alt 1 renovation, and with waiting for a new CofO? I am wondering about if it is possible to…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Claw foot tub for sale - $300
For sale: a charming, antique cast iron claw foot bathtub with all four feet, antique shower head, and some associated plumbing pieces (see photos for…
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chfam
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Stucco color to match brownstone
I’ve had a masonry team clean up the area under my stoop including filling holes, smoothing walls and leveling the lines under the stairs. I…
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Mini split indoor handler code requiring dedicated switch near/for unit?
Just had a mini split system installed and the electrician added (ugly) switches next to each indoor air handler claiming it’s code. I’m going to…
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bedstuyborn
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 3 months ago
Does anyone have comments about Kolbe Windows? are they just as good as Marvin windows
I am doing a comparison on window istallation and window manufacturers. A company that a neighbor used installs Kolbe windows and I wanted to know…
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