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sunspot19
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Vinyl siding - remove and replace with wood or retain?
We are looking at a detached victorian farmhouse type property where the current owner a few years ago decided, rather than repainting and restoring the…
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gavolivia
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Affordable Architect Required for deck off Parlor Floor with Stairs down to garden.
Apologies if this has been answered many times already by the community, but I can’t seem to find it. As the title suggests, we wish…
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snappyglitter
in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago
Sleepless in Brooklyn!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e60f84f3638f-processed-httpmedia-cdntripadvisorcommediaphoto-s01c0a3d3uneven-beds-of-grandjpg.jpg My bedroom floor is seriously uneven. I’m talking hills and valleys like you wouldn’t believe. Long story short, the floor won’t be getting fixed…
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dcubed
in Appliances 13 years and 10 months ago
Used Sub-zero 650 fridge and Thermador cooktop for sale
we are renovating our apartment and are replacing our Sub-zero fridge and 30″ Thermador cooktop. They are in excellent working condition. we are replacing due…
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guikazoid
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Gas Meter Mix-Up
So we’ve recently close on a house, woohoo! Our tenants have moved in and I’ve called the utility companies to activate the gas and electric. …
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jdlasser
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 10 months ago
Kidproofing Bannisters?
We live in an old house with steep staircases and a wooden bannister throughout. We have a baby that is getting more and more adventurous and…
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shatz
in Inspection 13 years and 10 months ago
Home Inspector Recommendation (Possible Mold Issues)
I have an accepted offer on a 20 year old condo in brooklyn & I am looking for a recommendation for a home inspector. There…
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Nomi
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Why is Furman Street suddenly two-way?
It’s totally harshing my mellow driving home! Now, when I’m stuck behind a tour bus, there’s no safe way to pass. What was a quick…
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Nomi
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Why is Furman Street suddenly two-way?
It’s totally harshing my mellow driving home! Now, when I’m stuck behind a tour bus, there’s no safe way to pass. What was a quick…
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wetbasementgal
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Lots'o'water in basement
Hi all! Have tried searching the achieves but having trouble getting the comments to load so I thought I would ask a much asked question…
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deano
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Owning a 4-family vs. 3- & 2-family: extra steps?
Looking to close and move into a house that will continue as a 4-family. I know NYC considers 4-fams to jump into the multi-unit class,…
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snappyglitter
in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago
Sleepless in Brooklyn!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e60f84f3638f-processed-httpmedia-cdntripadvisorcommediaphoto-s01c0a3d3uneven-beds-of-grandjpg.jpg My bedroom floor is seriously uneven. I’m talking hills and valleys like you wouldn’t believe. Long story short, the floor won’t be getting fixed…
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deano
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
Backyard door in bedroom as a "means of egress"?
If my garden level bedroom also has a back door into the garden, as well as two windows, does this count as a means of…
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anonCH
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 10 months ago
Buyers agent question - are you locked in to a buyers agent due to a mere tel call 5 years ago ?
I recently saw an advert in the NY Times RE section for a property. I called the number listed on the property to see it.…
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anon552
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone had any dealings with Budimex-Tribeca Construction Corp. d/b/a/ Radiant Heating NY?
Saw their truck in the neighborhood. Web site is adequately impressive, but voice mail system is not. Googled them and find they have “offices” in…
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diablorojo
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
public adjuster
Does anyone will recommend a very good and reliable Public Adjuster to deal with my building insurance company? Thank you for your help.
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morningbelle1
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
REPAIR OF 100 YEAR OLD PARKQUET FLOORING
Does anyone have a recommendation? A few of the boards in the boarder have cracked and should be replaced. I will need someone who not…
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honkytonk
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 10 months ago
Black Spruce Properties
Has anyone ever done business with or purchased a home from Robert Cadoch of Black Spruce Properties?
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