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reccomand1nyc
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Architect Recs? 1br apt renovation
hello! looking for some recommendations for an architect to kick off our apartment renovation. we are hoping to reconfigure our 1br apt (in non-landmarked brownstone)…
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eatshoppaybills
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Carpenter recommendation for wood paneling?
We’re looking to add wood paneling to the bottom third of our guest room’s walls and searching for a carpenter (or some other type of…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Current window installation cost (Marvin, landmarked)
I know this is a common topic – just wanted to confirm if $2k per window is the going rate these days for installation of…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Brooklyn multi-family insurance spike since 2020
My insurance was about $2300 on average from 2017 – 2020. Then the insurance has jumped massively. See below. Insurance is from SageSure. My Manhattan…
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jakester
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Mini-Split contractor reco
Hi all, does anyone had a great experience or reco for a Brooklyn based contractor installing Mini-split/heat pump system? After digging into it, I’m feeling…
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Cole
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
How Cold do Cellars Get
I have a brownstone attached on two sides. We’re going all-electric and getting rid of gas (let’s not start that argument again – if it…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Contractor needed for full house renovation
I bought a small frame house in very poor condition. I have architect and engineering plans and am ready to get bids from contractors. It’s…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Landlord attorney
Can anyone recommend an attorney for a landlord that is going to start the process of evicting tenants? The location is Brooklyn. Also what have…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
First time homeowner in Ridgewood. Any tips?
Hi folks, my wife and I are in contract on our first ever home purchase–a small two-family house in Ridgewood, Queens. (I know it’s not…
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Alternative to Built Roof Deck
I have a nice accessible roof and would like to put some patio furniture — chairs, table, etc. What are some alternatives to building a…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
outside shed
appreciate a recommendation to rebuild my existing outside shed attached to my brownstone. thanks
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Alternative to Built Roof Deck
I have a nice accessible roof and would like to put some patio furniture — chairs, table, etc. What are some alternatives to building a…
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natgin
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Sidewalk Repairs
Our insurance company is requiring some sidewalk repairs at our brownstone, so I’m looking for Contractor Recommendations. We’re in a landmarked section of Ft. Greene,…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Plumber recommendation for Duravit wall mount toilet?
Hi, we have a great plumber, Willie Puig, for our occasional plumbing problems but he doesn’t know anything about wall mount toilets. One of ours…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
outside shed
appreciate a recommendation to rebuild my existing outside shed attached to my brownstone. thanks
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Overfill of coolant in mini-split A/C aircon system?
Has this happened to anyone? I think it may have happened to me. In August, my system had a balky controller. I called my usual…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Overfill of coolant in mini-split A/C aircon system?
Has this happened to anyone? I think it may have happened to me. In August, my system had a balky controller. I called my usual…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Rec for A/C aircon service provider?
I have a Daikin mini-split system that requires some potentially significant service. If you like your A/C service guy, please provide me his name and…
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