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FranklinMrShanklin

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Are contractors bad emailers, or is it my request?

This is only my 2nd time seeking consultation/work from a general contractor, the first time was quick and easy.  However now, I’ve tried contacting about…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

petermk

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

driveway blocking

Hi All, I just bought a house in Brooklyn and am facing a weekly problem with cars partially blocking my driveway. I can drive around…

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FranklinMrShanklin

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Are contractors bad emailers, or is it my request?

This is only my 2nd time seeking consultation/work from a general contractor, the first time was quick and easy.  However now, I’ve tried contacting about…

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cobblehillbilly

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Mr. Slim ductless AC installer

Can anyone recommend a ductless ac installer they have been happy with? Thanks a bunch=)

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titleone

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Stoop over reaches property line?

I want to learn how far my stoop can safely over reach the property line on the street side, without running afoul of the law.…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

titleone

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Stoop over reaches property line?

I want to learn how far my stoop can safely over reach the property line on the street side, without running afoul of the law.…

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well_pHed

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Looking for poster "faithful" re bluestone slabs

Hi – We were corresponding about possibly purchasing your excess bluestone.  http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/k95AFZvvd*M=/iso-bluestone-flags-for-sidewalk-restoration Let me know if you are still interested in selling it. park DOT…

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brett195

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago

What to do with Dismantled Brownstone Steps

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515f0a2bbaab3-.jpg My new brownstone has no front stoop.  Sadly, someone decided to dismantle it long ago. No stoop for me!  Anyway, I found the steps…

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Updated 12 years ago

kls

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years ago

Stainless Steel Railings - buy back?

We will soon be replacing the stainless steel railings on our stoop which were put in by the previous owners not that long ago. Is…

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suedeshoes

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years ago

proper depth for patio base?

Hi.  We’ve had 2 contractors recommended on brownstoner give us proposals for installing a new patio in our back yard.  One recommended 2″ gravel plus…

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Updated 12 years ago

deancollins

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years ago

Hey Boardwalk Empire producers.....you left your shit out the front of my apartment today

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5166005e8d2a5-.jpg Classless move….. came home today to see that the Boardwalk Empire production team left their shit half on the footpath and half on the…

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Updated 12 years ago

suedeshoes

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years ago

proper depth for patio base?

Hi.  We’ve had 2 contractors recommended on brownstoner give us proposals for installing a new patio in our back yard.  One recommended 2″ gravel plus…

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deancollins

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years ago

Hey Boardwalk Empire producers.....you left your shit out the front of my apartment today

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5166005e8d2a5-.jpg Classless move….. came home today to see that the Boardwalk Empire production team left their shit half on the footpath and half on the…

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jmax

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago

Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation

We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom.  I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…

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Updated 12 years ago

brett195

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago

What to do with Dismantled Brownstone Steps

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515f0a2bbaab3-.jpg My new brownstone has no front stoop.  Sadly, someone decided to dismantle it long ago. No stoop for me!  Anyway, I found the steps…

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jmax

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago

Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation

We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom.  I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…

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jcarch

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago

Tickets for not clearing sidewalk snow?

Watching one of my son’s classmates end up flat on his back in 2″ of rainwater as he and his mom tried to cross 20’…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

expert_textpert

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago

Bed Stuy House

There was an Open House for 422 Bainbridge Street in Bed Stuy a few weeks ago. Here’s the listing: http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2528954 My husband and I were…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

jcarch

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago

Tickets for not clearing sidewalk snow?

Watching one of my son’s classmates end up flat on his back in 2″ of rainwater as he and his mom tried to cross 20’…

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expert_textpert

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago

Bed Stuy House

There was an Open House for 422 Bainbridge Street in Bed Stuy a few weeks ago. Here’s the listing: http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2528954 My husband and I were…

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