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thenext

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Bulkheads R6B zoning

What is the maximum space a bulkhead can take up on a R6b zoned roof

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Updated 8 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

In need of a Personal Chef

Hi, We are looking for grocery shopper and personal chef to come in for half a day 1-2 times a week to cook and shop…

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Updated 8 years ago

adamdigiuliogroupre

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Trees and Sidewalk Program

Has anyone used this city service? The tree outside my house has lifted the sidewalk a significant amount. It has gotten to the point of…

5

Updated 8 years ago

adamdigiuliogroupre

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Trees and Sidewalk Program

Has anyone used this city service? The tree outside my house has lifted the sidewalk a significant amount. It has gotten to the point of…

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WRPListings

in Exteriors 8 years ago

Can anyone recommend a landscaping/gardening person who could come to our place

for a consultation? Someone who is reasonably priced but good at thinking about how to best utilize the space with some planting, but mostly areas…

5

Updated 8 years ago

citytime79

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Fabricator for glass room divider with doors recommendations?

Would appreciate a metal fabricator that can make a glass room divider with doors for a loft. I have been trouble finding or looking up…

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gwan

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Artificial Lawn Installation

We are going to install an artificial lawn in our backyard to replace a dead patch that is now a mud pit. According to the…

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NeoGrec

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Disposing of autumn leaves in the Spring

I wasn’t able to rake and recycle my backyard leaves late last year. Finally I’m catching up. I know I can simply bag the leaves…

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Updated 8 years ago

mile222

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Kick plates or not?

What’s your thoughts on kick plates on front doors? Do they help? We currently don’t have them but are considering it as part of a…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Antique cast iron tub

I have a antique tub that I’m trying to locate the correct legs for.The bottom of the tub says “Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co.” dated 1935…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Tub replacement in a queens condo

Hello, Im a contractor in Nassau and Suffolk and own a condo in queens. Ive been renovating for some time now however ran into a…

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Updated 8 years ago

thenext

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Bulkheads R6B zoning

What is the maximum space a bulkhead can take up on a R6b zoned roof

0

Guest User | 0 secs ago

In need of a Personal Chef

Hi, We are looking for grocery shopper and personal chef to come in for half a day 1-2 times a week to cook and shop…

0

NeoGrec

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Disposing of autumn leaves in the Spring

I wasn’t able to rake and recycle my backyard leaves late last year. Finally I’m catching up. I know I can simply bag the leaves…

0

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Source for replacement iron newel posts??

We are about to have the ironwork on our brownstone restored, but unfortunately our newel posts are missing and we need replacements. Vinnie’s is doing…

5

Updated 8 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Full Basement Redo

We are about to embark on pouring a new slab (replacing a rat slab so possibly digging down). We would like to do radiant heating…

7

Updated 8 years ago

guikazoid

in General Discussion 8 years ago

To permit or not to permit? That is the question.

I just purchased a single family home in Brooklyn a couple of days ago, and have plans to make some cosmetic updates to the property…

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Updated 8 years ago

josephv1

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Pressure city to finish street repairs?

Hi! Our block association would really like to see progress on a series of street repairs. Our gas lined was replaced and some other unknown…

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Updated 8 years ago

guikazoid

in General Discussion 8 years ago

To permit or not to permit? That is the question.

I just purchased a single family home in Brooklyn a couple of days ago, and have plans to make some cosmetic updates to the property…

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mile222

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Landmark approval required?

We are considering a few changes to our brownstone and would like to understand the landmark requirements and process: – Paint the front doors: It’s…

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Updated 8 years ago

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