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samirnagesh
in Swimming Pools, Spas and Saunas 10 years and 9 months ago
Suggesstions plzzz
My sister works in a spa and their company is going to buy a hot tub. She is assigned to look out for the best…
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pacJ
in Insulation 10 years and 3 months ago
Insulating the basement hatch
Dear Neighbors With Saturday’s snow coverage, I note that the rate of melting is much much higher over the hatch to our basement, indicating that…
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dangermouse
in Zoning 10 years and 3 months ago
Retail in R6B without a Commercial Overlay
Can someone explain how this is possible. For instance, there is 177 North 7th Street. Developer plans for a mixed-use building with retail at the…
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kcc414
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Exposed Brick
After reading many older posts, I am aware that many on this forum don’t think brick should be exposed…but it looks so good! I would…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
In Search of Wallpaper Hanger
Any recommendations for a someone versed in hanging wallpaper? Thanks All!
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petec
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
brick to brick cost
Hello, I am wondering what people think is a reasonable amount to pay for a brick to brick installation (including cost of the windows) for…
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FranklinMrShanklin
in Security 13 years and 3 months ago
IP Camera setup
Anyone know who to call to set up an IP camera? Basically its been setup for monitoring within the house over wi-fi, but need someone…
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mrvonline
in Construction 10 years and 3 months ago
HUB Plan Examiner Issues
Has anyone ever had to ask for a DOB plan examiner to be removed from their job filing and is it indeed possible to do…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
AC Plugs
I want to re-do electric on my home. Does the code require that every window must have a plug for an AC unit?
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Gas Range
i need to install a new gas stove on my rental apartment . And i was wondering if the gas pipe was up to NYC…
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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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levymiller
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Revocable Consent - Expeditor or Architect needed
Hi, I need the most cost-effective way to get a revocable consent so I can put a fence on the sidewalk in front of my…
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stella2009
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
Gas Water Heater replacement
We had the cheapest AO Smith 40 Gallon Promax installed exactly 5 years ago (it was under 600$ w/o installation at the time) and it…
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stray-bongo
in Lighting 10 years and 3 months ago
Installing DIY light fixture
I live in a rental and I would like to install a chandelier in the living room. I made the Lindsey Adelman DIY chandelier www.lindseyadelman.com/youmakeitchandelier.…
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fassglass
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Wood Roof Deck questions
I have found the code that limits wood roof decks to 20 percent of the surface, but I’ve heard that for multiple-dwelling COOs, NO wood/combustibles…
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stella2009
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
Gas Water Heater replacement
We had the cheapest AO Smith 40 Gallon Promax installed exactly 5 years ago (it was under 600$ w/o installation at the time) and it…
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kslcb
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Replace existing stairs
Hi We would like to replace the stairs to our basement. We have adequate headroom but the existing opening isn’t 36″. We don’t plan to…
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BobMarvin
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Water Dripping Through Your Skylight? A public service message from an old-time
Don’t worry?it happens whenever their’s a real blizzard?heavy snow combined with strong wind. Snow blows through the skylight housing vents, melts on the leaded glass…
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