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PK
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Property tax class might change?
I bought an existing 2 family residential (non-conforming) building in an M1 (manufacturing) zone. To be able to add an enlargement, I have to make…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Three Story 2-Family, No CO - Worth getting CO for 3-fam?
I’d like to solicit some opinions as I’ll soon be making a decision here. I have a three-story brick rowhouse (English basement + 2 stories…
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yesbrooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Landscape Design/Architects
Can someone recommend a landscape designer/architect for a backyard in Crown Heights? I saw an earlier post with a few recs but looking for more.…
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Insulating Crawl Space
Hello, I am looking for advice on insulating our crawl space. If anyone has done this themselves or has advice on a service they used.…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Garage Doors, landmark area
Has any one put in new garage doors in a landmark area? I am not sure of my options. Do they need to be carriage…
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brooklyntarbeach
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Anyone Use the NYC DOT Expedited Sidewalk Repair Option? vs. Private Pricing?
Everyone on my block received a notice of violations for sidewalks. Our two-family property’s inspection defect map marked the majority of sidewalk flags as possibly…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Water coming into basement at the joint
We own a brick rowhouse and we have water coming into the basement from the joint — where we share a wall with our neighbors.…
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cmu
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
GEICO insurance
Anyone have GEICO for their home? I just got a quote from them for my 4-story house for just under 2000 which is 1/3 !…
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bklynazucar
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 8 months ago
ISO of Door Doctor
I have double doors that need to be realigned. One of the double doors was not installed properly – a strike plate was not put…
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bklynazucar
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Backyard cleanout
Our backyard is an overgrown mess as a result we are searching for someone to cleanout and remove pretty much everything from the backyard. This…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Insulating Crawl Space
Hello, I am looking for advice on insulating our crawl space. If anyone has done this themselves or has advice on a service they used.…
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karindrew
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Need contractor to add crown moldings and plaster ceiling medallions
I’d be especially interested in working with someone who does restoration to ensure that what we add is period-appropriate (original details were removed). If anyone…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
shed
Hi: need your recommendation: I have an outside shed in the backyard attached to the outside of my house; I was thinking about taking it…
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mklein
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 8 months ago
how to get a sink replaced - plumber or contractor?
I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…
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blondie310
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
SUBWAY TILES WHITE MATTE
About 200 square feet brand new tiles…300$ or best offer
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bdz
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Need to install new wood floors
I need to install new wood floors in my garden floor (approximately 800 sqf). The floor needs to be leveled before the installation so its…
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mklein
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 8 months ago
how to get a sink replaced - plumber or contractor?
I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…
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mklein
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Who to call to replace a sink - plumber or contractor ?
I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…
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