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locksmithhacckensack
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Recourse on LPC violations received PRIOR to closing?
We purchased our renovated home in a landmarked area and were told by the developer that all facade renovations up to LPC code. (We are…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Newer websites to list a rental apt. Do any of them work?
I own a townhouse and have been renting out 2 units in it since 2010 (with broker free or similar fee). From the beginning I…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Backyard drainage to ground issue
We have a drainage in our backyard that is 2 ft away from our house. Our backyard is fairly large at 25sq ft, mostly concrete.…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Waterproofing Rec
Hi We need to hire someone to fix a storm drain pipe and waterproof the area around it . Can anyone recommend a person/company for…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Molding source
I’m hoping to find moldings to match my existing – any good sources other than Dykes, Lowes and Home Depot?
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lfeder
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Patio/Drainage/Fence Installer
We recently bought/moved into a two family in Cypress Hills. We have a long backyard that slopes into the house, and though the water issue…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
ISO Cast Iron Balusters and Newel Posts for Stoop Rehab (not a historical block)
We are doing our best to restore the stoop with respect but we can’t seem to find a 6′ replica of the Balusters (we need…
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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
changing a 'kitchen' to a bathroom in a two family
We own a two story, two family wood frame house built around 1910. The house is classified as a two family, but I don’t believe…
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11fiesta.el
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 8 years and 9 months ago
Building Department Preliminary Steel Affidavit
Has anyone ever encountered this affidavit from the DOB, https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/b_form_20_ss.pdf ? The building department is asking us to provide this for a small project with…
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Queenie
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Contractor recommendations
We have a narrow 3-story rowhouse in Crown Heights and are looking to do a renovation. Not gut, but after 10 years of living here…
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zacklouis100
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Fruit Fly Problem
So this probably a bit off the normal course of business for this blog but I figured many people in the area must be dealing…
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tbraude
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
tub and vanities available
A client of ours is replacing brand new tub and two vanities/sink at their house and I wondered if anyone wants to purchase them. You…
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tbraude
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
tub and vanities available
A client of ours is replacing brand new tub and two vanities/sink at their house and I wondered if anyone wants to purchase them. You…
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mile222
in Renovation 8 years and 9 months ago
New Stone for Fireplace Hearth?
We would like to put in a new stone hearth in front of our marble fireplaces. We can’t decide if we prefer a dark stone…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Post Close Possession Rent
In the process of closing on our brownstone, the sellers are asking for a 3 months after closing to do their renovation at their new…
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rh
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Rent Collection App
I’d love to get some feedback on how landlords collect rent. Up until now, I’ve been doing so via checks or online (Cozy is great!)…
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nf85
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
How to understand DEP water usage?
Hi all, Our quarterly water bill for our brownstone typically runs about $250 with some spikes during construction, but after an $850 bill last fall…
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homely
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Brownstoning facade
Could masons out there please weigh in? In re-brownstoning a facade, the mason is using a previously applied scratch coat, applied recently. He has removed…
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Queenie
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Contractor recommendations
We have a narrow 3-story rowhouse in Crown Heights and are looking to do a renovation. Not gut, but after 10 years of living here…
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terranceknox72
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Termite Treatment? Structural Evaluation? Structural Remediation Contractor?
Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for a termite treatment specialist, a structural engineer that specializes in rowhouse/wood construction and of course a contractor that can…
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