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flembo
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 9 months ago
Looking for recommendations for Window supplier and installer
Hi! Looking for recommendations for Window supplier and installer. We want to install 15 wood windows (Marvin or similar) with brick to installation in non…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Roofing 9 years and 10 months ago
Do I really need a wire mesh on a new skylight in NYC
I want to install an aprox 4×8 skylight in the roof of my building and my architect says the code requires an internal wire mesh…
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cynthia
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Problems with High Velocity Air Conn Systems
I cool and heat a small business ‘condo/suite’ with a HV system. I’ve replaced one in about 3 years of operations, said it couldn’t be…
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browngurl
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Central air vs split units
We are doing a gut renovation of a townhouse in sunset park – 2 floors and a basement and have to decide between central air…
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najjar.dana
in Roofing 9 years and 9 months ago
Should I use Firestone APP-180 or Siplast paradiene 20 tg for the Roof?
I have a 16 foot by 50 foot FLAT roof that will be re-done (stripped down to thelywood). As I plan to live here for…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Two Marble Fireplace Mantles - For Sale
These beautiful mantles are coming from a townhouse in Prospect Heights. They both measure approx. 62“x45”. I can be reached at ckt83170 at yahoo dot…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Two Marble Fireplace Mantles - For Sale
These beautiful mantles are coming from a townhouse in Prospect Heights. They both measure approx. 62“x45”. I can be reached at ckt83170 at yahoo dot…
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ericpvitale
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Selling used spiral staircase and dry wall lift
Not sure where to post/sell a spiral staircase and a dry wall lift. Anyone have any ideas? I have attached photos of the spiral staircase.…
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ericpvitale
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Selling used spiral staircase and dry wall lift
Not sure where to post/sell a spiral staircase and a dry wall lift. Anyone have any ideas? I have attached photos of the spiral staircase.…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
ConEd and closing out old electrical permit
Hi all – still trying to get our CO after 4+ years and the last thing standing in our way is an old electrical permit…
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Old open permit on condo - who is responsible and how to close it?
I purchased a condo in 2010 and recently put it up for sale. During the process an open permit dating from 2006 (for bathroom renovation)…
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Stephing
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
1 Yr Later after My Neighbor Destroyed my Property No cooperation from Neighbor
On July 6, 2015 as I was out of New York I was informed that the party wall I share with my neighbor LLC had…
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nyc_sport
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Countertops
We are about to refinish a laundry room/work room with IKEA cabinets. Do to their minimum order requirements, and the thin thickness of their counters,…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Anyone know how to search property by owner?
Want to see what properties an owner is tied to/ owns.
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kperksewlley
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
architect - do you have to keep working with one after the plans are approved?
I have a terrible architect. but the plans are almost approved. once it is approved I don’t want to ever work with him again. but,…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
ConEd and closing out old electrical permit
Hi all – still trying to get our CO after 4+ years and the last thing standing in our way is an old electrical permit…
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GerardSplendoreHalsteadBrooklyn
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Bay Ridge: Car Central in Brooklyn
Now that I am renting one bedroom apartments with Garage spaces at $50 per month (unheard of in Bay Ridge) I am finding that many…
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momolito
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos inspection for work permit
Has anyone recently done this? Asbestos inspection is needed to file for a work permit in NYC. Wondering if you can recommend someone good and…
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