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brynn
in Construction 10 years and 1 month ago
What to do with cinder blocks?
I have around 20-30 cinder blocks in my backyard that I’ve used in the past to make a bbq pit. I don’t have a need…
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petersgoodman
in Construction 10 years and 1 month ago
Beware J's Custom Contracting/Joe Maldonado
He’s charming, gracious and generous on the front end, and his prices are reasonable. He comes charging in full bore eager to please. Then he…
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msmina
in Construction 9 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for a Licensed Plumber
Can someone recommend a reliable, affordable plumber to me? I’m in the process of submitting plans to the DOB so I’d like to get a…
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8104012
in Construction 9 years and 9 months ago
Buying half of upstairs neighbors apartment in COOP
Hey folks! I’m wondering if anyone has the experience of buying an adjacent apartment and expanding their space. I’m currently mulling a proposal to buy…
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drosenberg
in Construction 9 years and 11 months ago
Repair Advice Needed
I own the top floor unit of a brownstone building and rain has been coming through the roof and leaking from the ceiling into my…
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mt_molehill
in Construction 9 years and 11 months ago
Staircase repair/rebuild: Atlantic Stairs in Bushwick
I’ve scoured the forums, and couldn’t find any mention of them. I did see mentions of Soxco, whom I finally got a hold of. Bill…
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okreitz
in Construction 10 years and 4 months ago
Framehouse extension: how to build a 3rd floor
We want to build an extension on top of our semi-detached frame house in East Flatbush (R6). We have ~ 550 sf FAR left, the…
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mt_molehill
in Construction 9 years and 11 months ago
Staircase repair/rebuild: Atlantic Stairs in Bushwick
I’ve scoured the forums, and couldn’t find any mention of them. I did see mentions of Soxco, whom I finally got a hold of. Bill…
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drosenberg
in Construction 9 years and 11 months ago
Repair Advice Needed
I own the top floor unit of a brownstone building and rain has been coming through the roof and leaking from the ceiling into my…
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marisol35
in Construction 10 years ago
Architect recommendations for a very small job?
We’re hoping to create a larger space by removing the partition between two walk-in closets. We thought this would be a fairly simple project, but…
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Igor
in Construction 10 years and 4 months ago
Replacing Wooden Deck
I need to replace my wooden deck on the parlor floor extension. I’ve had the old deck removed and replaced the underlying roof. I’d like…
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mouster728
in Construction 10 years ago
Sawdust needed for Community Garden
The new Park Slope/Gowanus community garden, GreenSpace on Fourth (4th Ave between Union and Sackett) is starting a composting program and is seeking a local…
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mouster728
in Construction 10 years ago
Sawdust needed for Community Garden
The new Park Slope/Gowanus community garden, GreenSpace on Fourth (4th Ave between Union and Sackett) is starting a composting program and is seeking a local…
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marisol35
in Construction 10 years ago
Architect recommendations for a very small job?
We’re hoping to create a larger space by removing the partition between two walk-in closets. We thought this would be a fairly simple project, but…
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orrsuz
in Construction 10 years ago
Contractor recommendation: Chris Lombardi
Chris has a lot of recommendations on the forum for bathroom work but I’d also like to recommend him for some different renovations on my…
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orrsuz
in Construction 10 years ago
Contractor recommendation: Chris Lombardi
Chris has a lot of recommendations on the forum for bathroom work but I’d also like to recommend him for some different renovations on my…
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queen0diy
in Construction 10 years and 1 month ago
Good Chimney Contractor Needed
I am looking into either removing and replacing an existing boiler flu (because it is small than it should be) or adding a separate flu…
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queen0diy
in Construction 10 years and 1 month ago
Good Chimney Contractor Needed
I am looking into either removing and replacing an existing boiler flu (because it is small than it should be) or adding a separate flu…
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