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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Contractor requesting addt'l payment AFTER job completed?
Hi all – our cornice job FINALLY finished up on Monday, 9 months behind schedule. We have a contract with the roofer that was created…
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kenny-powers
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am in need of some architectural advice for my ca. 1910 house in Queens – it was originally one family, then converted into a…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Neighbor's facade falling apart
Our neighbor’s facade borders on our backyard, and it is currently in total disrepair. Our landscapers are actually afraid to do work in our backyard…
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empathie00
in Plumbing 9 years and 2 months ago
How to tell if old vents are still in use?
Hi all – we’re getting our roof replaced and as part of the process I’d love to get rid of (at least chop down and…
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kenny-powers
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am in need of some architectural advice for my ca. 1910 house in Queens – it was originally one family, then converted into a…
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white-and-proud-in-plg
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Conversion of Brownstone into condo or co-ops?
Has anyone taken their 4 story brownstone and converted it into 2) duplexes? by way of a co-op or condo ? Where and how did…
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landlord
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
How long does it take to rent commercial space?
I have a commercial space in center slope. Assuming the asking rent is market rate, how long should I typically expect to wait before it’s…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Neighbor's facade falling apart
Our neighbor’s facade borders on our backyard, and it is currently in total disrepair. Our landscapers are actually afraid to do work in our backyard…
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Stripping Painted Marble Mantel
I recently purchased a townhouse in Clinton Hill and unfortunately the previous owners had painted over the marble mantels and I want to strip the…
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umanish
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Cost of brownstone deck
We are looking to add a deck to the back of our brownstone in Bed Stuy. The scope would include a 20′ x 6′ steel…
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umanish
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Cost of brownstone deck
We are looking to add a deck to the back of our brownstone in Bed Stuy. The scope would include a 20′ x 6′ steel…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Flex Molding in Jersey City Carries Dykes Molding Line
I am not affiliated with Flex Molding of Jersey City. I am putting this post here for informational purposes to home owners and other contractors…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Flex Molding in Jersey City Carries Dykes Molding Line
I am not affiliated with Flex Molding of Jersey City. I am putting this post here for informational purposes to home owners and other contractors…
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Neighbor Beginning Renovation
We live in an attached 2 family townhouse in South Slope. The house next door to us (we share a wall) recently sold and is…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Peeved Board
I’m renovating the kitchen in my co-op and have run afoul of the board and need some advice on how to handle the situation. The…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Peeved Board
I’m renovating the kitchen in my co-op and have run afoul of the board and need some advice on how to handle the situation. The…
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brooklynmaterials
in Renovation 9 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for a shoring engineer?
We are removing a 12′ load-bearing masonry wall to open up the ground floor apartment. We have a structural engineer who drew up plans but…
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iiliiiiill
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
What are the benefits of becoming a Landmarked District?
In what ways does it benefit homeowners, if any?
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