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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Permits to complete reno after demolition...
I have a tenant I’m trying to evict that bought a house and demolished it. The case is in housing court and I’m afraid he…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
, Contractor's surcharges for renovation of a walk-up apartment
Does anyone know how much in extra charges a general contractor will charge, per flight of stairs, for renovations to an upper-floor apartment in a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
, Contractor's surcharges for renovation of a walk-up apartment
Does anyone know how much in extra charges a general contractor will charge, per flight of stairs, for renovations to an upper-floor apartment in a…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Neighboring violations recorded against our property
All of the rowhouses on our street are set up so that the door is on the right side of the building, the cellar hatch…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving a roof deck for roof replacement
My co-op in Prospect Heights needs a roof replacement, but we have a heavy wooden deck up there and no idea how to move it…
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BedStuyGuy
in Exteriors 8 years and 6 months ago
Source of Water Stains Showing up on our Chimney Wall?
Recently on our 1st (parlour floor) and 2nd floors, there are water stains and a few paint cracks. Important Note: These stains/paint cracks are ONLY…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Chimney Pro broke neighbor liner
We just had our chimney liner replaced with stainless steel. The chimney guy broke the clay liner and then inserted the new stainless steel liner.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Want to brew kombucha? Want a free SCOBY? I have too many.
The acronym stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. With every batch brewed, a new SCOBY forms, so I’d love to share both a…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
DOB complaint/inspection
Hi there – found a few threads on this topic but all are now closed … woke up yesterday to a “notice for audit” from…
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dandan
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Mortgage Broker/miracle worker
I’m writing to second the recommendations for, and sing the praises of, Vanessa Thatcher, at Atlantic Home Capital. She’s an absolute genius, and a true…
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dandan
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Mortgage Broker/miracle worker
I’m writing to second the recommendations for, and sing the praises of, Vanessa Thatcher, at Atlantic Home Capital. She’s an absolute genius, and a true…
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brownstonebettie
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Sublet during renovations
We are renovating our brownstone and need an apartment for 6+ months. Other than Craigslist, are there places I should look for temporary housing?
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
DOB complaint/inspection
Hi there – found a few threads on this topic but all are now closed … woke up yesterday to a “notice for audit” from…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Pocket shutters and window replacement?
We have original pocket shutters painted shut that we’ve always planned to uncover. I thought this project would make sense to do while replacing the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Table Saw Rental
i have 2 designer/carpenters working on a project for me constructing a bar in clinton hill. they are here from berlin so without their full…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Adjacent property roof deck / tenant parties / dangerous conditions
Hi, Adjacent to my property is a small rental building run by a management company, with two roof decks. These roof decks, this past summer…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Pocket shutters and window replacement?
We have original pocket shutters painted shut that we’ve always planned to uncover. I thought this project would make sense to do while replacing the…
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gulya1971
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Mohawk Apts aka Mohawk Hotel
Recently I was reminiscing about the good and bad of my childhood. I remembered staying at the Mohawk Motel when we lost our apt on…
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