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housepoor
in Conversion 10 years and 1 month ago
2 or 3 family used as 1 family question
I have been interested in a handful of listings for 2 or 3 family buildings used as single family houses. Typically there are no permits…
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kcc414
in Drywall and Insulation 10 years and 2 months ago
Insulate exterior wall?
We have a brownstone that is the last of the row, and only shares a partial in length ground floor garage wall on one side.…
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dcbettis
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 9 months ago
Should I Buy a Mini-Split Air Conditioner?
Trying to decide if we should get air conditioning for our row house. Thinking about buying a mini split system, but we don?t know that…
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kcc414
in Flooring 10 years and 1 month ago
Refinish Hardwoods - cost?
What is the general approximate cost for refinishing hardwood floors?
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henry85
in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago
Large Bianco White Macaubas / Luce di Luna Quartzite slab remnant for sale
[Posted on Craigslist with more pics here](http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/5486027480.html), price is $1500. We purchased a gorgeous White Macaubas (aka Luce di Luna) quartzite slab, but needed less…
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henry85
in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago
Large Bianco White Macaubas / Luce di Luna Quartzite slab remnant for sale
[Posted on Craigslist with more pics here](http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/5486027480.html), price is $1500. We purchased a gorgeous White Macaubas (aka Luce di Luna) quartzite slab, but needed less…
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bonald
in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago
Selling Granite Countertops?
Has anyone had luck selling your granite countertops in advance of a kitchen reno? We have a really huge kitchen island countertop as well as…
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richiecbk
in Agents and Brokers 10 years and 1 month ago
Buying and Selling Broker
Hi Everyone! I’m sure this has been asked in the past, but curious to everyone’s thoughts on using the same broker to list your current…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Increase Assessed Value for Extension and Renovation on 2 family house
Did anyone with an extension encounter a huge increase in assessed value and does anyone know if it can be reduced? i received the 2016/17…
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devinewoodworking
in Conversion 10 years and 1 month ago
Single Fam with Office Conversion
Hi all, I’m looking for some general info. There are a ton of topics on here about building conversions, but they all seem different and…
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EJR
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
Facade Work Recommendations
Hello, Can anyone recommend a contractor who specializes in facade work? The specifics of the job are as follows: * Powerwash and repoint front facade…
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anon552
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 2 months ago
Bluestone or slate deck
Looking for a qualified hardscaper to demo an existing wood deck and replace it with bluestone or slate. Some leveling of underlying slab may be…
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yves_levesque
in Electricians 10 years and 1 month ago
Add a electric meter for cellar and common areas
Hi, I have a 3 family house in Brooklyn . Looks like the previous owner did not pay his electric bill, so con ed must…
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jose-d
in Property Management 10 years and 3 months ago
Property Manager Recommendations
Does anyone have any property management recommendations? Anyone work with Platinum Property? We are looking for a property manager for our three-family house. Thanks.
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laurenpacker123
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 2 months ago
Custom Wood Casement Windows?
I am renovating a kitchen and we are hoping to design custom casement windows for the exterior wall. My GC is warning against building them…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for electrician: One floor rewiring + New Riser
We’re looking for an electrician for a complete rewire of an 1100 square foot floor-through walkup. The existing wiring is often frayed and poorly thought…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need an electrician who knows ancient houses
I bought Big Ass Fan’s Haiku ceiling fan/lighting fixture last week, and was all ready to install it yesterday. Got all the tools ready, shut…
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mouster728
in Utilities 10 years and 2 months ago
Should I switch to a VOIP phone and ditch my landline?
Like many people, I rarely use my landline these days and am thinking of stopping subscribing, but I don’t want to rely solely on my…
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