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kwcamera
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Environmental/Oil Tank Inspector
Hi all, I’m looking for a referral for an environmental inspector to look at the soil around a house and measure its possible toxicity. The…
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Bhayles
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Leak back wall of brownstone after heavy rain
I would like reference for someone to check the wall and do repair. Thanks
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Water in basement (Monday's storm)
Here’s a video of water coming into my basement – https://goo.gl/wWCQyP. You can actually hear it gurgling. I think it may be coming from my…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Building Code Q: What's that hallway width?
Hi. Doing a gut reno: What’s the minimum allowed hallway width per NYC building code for a hallway. From sheetrock to sheetrock. 3 story, multifamily…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Fencing
We’re gearing up to attack a fencing project in our backyard. I’m curious as to opinions/experiences with different materials – real vs fake wood, in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Building Code Q: What's that hallway width?
Hi. Doing a gut reno: What’s the minimum allowed hallway width per NYC building code for a hallway. From sheetrock to sheetrock. 3 story, multifamily…
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nicolemull
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
ISO help with DOB violations
Need someone to help deal with Boiler inspection filing violations, some of which predate the purchase of the house. Have gotten estimates for their fees…
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upstreamaccess
in General Discussion 8 years ago
We Recommend a Contractor
Our contractor performed a comprehensive renovation of our 4500 square foot home 8 years ago and has since worked on many additional projects. He consistently…
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poise
in General Discussion 8 years ago
contractor for stoop restoration?
Have you had your stoop restored in the last few years and been satisfied with the work? My building is in Cobble Hill. I’m looking…
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kwcamera
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Environmental/Oil Tank Inspector
Hi all, I’m looking for a referral for an environmental inspector to look at the soil around a house and measure its possible toxicity. The…
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consultmbr
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Engineering process
When drawing plans for an alteration to an existing building, does a Structural Engineer need/required to visit the subject premise in order to draw plans…
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nicolemull
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
ISO help with DOB violations
Need someone to help deal with Boiler inspection filing violations, some of which predate the purchase of the house. Have gotten estimates for their fees…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Two family gut renovation without permit
Does anyone know what the minimum common corridor width on the first floor should be? First floor occupied by landlord and they have enclosed the…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Window Cleaning Recommendation
A few weeks ago someone asked for a window cleaner recommendation but the thread is now closed for comments (why?). Anyway, we have used Simon’s…
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katerina
in Plumbing 7 years and 11 months ago
Steam pipe insulation - who to use?
My 8-unit building has no insulation on our steam pipes in the basement – I’m guessing there was asbestos removal at some point, and no…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Window Cleaning Recommendation
A few weeks ago someone asked for a window cleaner recommendation but the thread is now closed for comments (why?). Anyway, we have used Simon’s…
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tsarina
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Fire engine RED 5 story fire escape
My neighbor is painting his fire escape FIRE ENGINE RED! it is 5 stories high and extremely prominent from my windows in the bedroom and…
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poise
in General Discussion 8 years ago
contractor for stoop restoration?
Have you had your stoop restored in the last few years and been satisfied with the work? My building is in Cobble Hill. I’m looking…
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