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monikaw
in Conversion 14 years ago
Basement Conversion
We are moving into a new house and would like to convert the basement (currently unfinished) into a guest room/office/storage area. Has anyone done this…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
BAMBOO FLOOR RECCOMENDATIONS NEEDED
We are redoing our English basement. We want to put in a bamboo floor as it deals with moisture fairly well. Any suggestions for a…
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hchanking
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Is the underlying structure on a unit's balcony or terrace considered condo common area or part of the individual unit's responsibilty for repair?
The exterior facade is considered to be part of the building envelope (common areas) but is the underlying structure for the balconies, common or individual…
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gowanusgus
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
Can I remove a ceiling overhead light per NYC code?
Hi, We want to remove the sole ceiling overhead light in our living room (and use just floor lamps.) But a friend warned it might…
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Brooklynnative
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Is it possible to sand and poly 1000 square feet of wood floors in 3 days????
Hi, I’m getting my parlor floor rental spruced up for a new tenant. It’s huge 2,000 square foot duplexed into an English basement. I’m getting…
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aptquestion
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
Leak from ceiling drowned my laptop - Landlord is asking me to move out, out of nowhere
Hi everyone, I was recommended this site by a friend and site member after asking where I could find information regarding my situation. I have…
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Nadya5
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Hard Wood Floor installation?
Can anyone recommend anyone to install hard wood flooring at a decent price?
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rebox
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Half a Mantle
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e39f099989ba-.jpg Missing that one piece? Marble mantle side — all that’s left, I’m afraid. It’s about 43 inches high. Perfect condition. Will sell cheap. Can…
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anonymous
in DIY 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I get quality brick veneers at a good price?
I know about brickit.com and just got back from Lowe’s (brickit is the brand they use). Home Depot does not sell any sort of brick…
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lauranyc
in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago
Ivy Encroaching
We just bought a house in Brooklyn Heights (which was a House of the Day a while back…) which neighbors a brick apartment building. The…
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deanbh
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
need garbage bin enclosure demo'd and carted away
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e35aef48f1a3-.jpg Hi, I need a quote to break up and cart away this old timber garbage container. Its about 8ft x 2ft x 2ft. We…
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brooklynite5
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Cost for electrical upgrade with dedicated circuits
I have a 4th floor apt in a Brownstone. I’m looking to upgrade from 30 amp service (with fuses) to 60 amp service. Also need…
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Brooklynnative
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Is it possible to sand and poly 1000 square feet of wood floors in 3 days????
Hi, I’m getting my parlor floor rental spruced up for a new tenant. It’s huge 2,000 square foot duplexed into an English basement. I’m getting…
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kprestek
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
How to Remove Craptastic Manufactured Wood Floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e33423d8821f-.jpg The previous owner installed ugly fake wood flooring in the closet before he built some decent wooden shelves on top of it. I’d like…
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architerp
in Antiques 13 years and 10 months ago
Cast Iron Radiator Damage to Floors
I have cast-iron radiators in my home. I just removed them to get them sandblasted, primed and painted but I noticed there are now scratches…
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gowanusgus
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
Can I remove a ceiling overhead light per NYC code?
Hi, We want to remove the sole ceiling overhead light in our living room (and use just floor lamps.) But a friend warned it might…
0
xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
BAMBOO FLOOR RECCOMENDATIONS NEEDED
We are redoing our English basement. We want to put in a bamboo floor as it deals with moisture fairly well. Any suggestions for a…
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jmunnie
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Tankless Water Heater -- Purchase and Installation Price?
What’s a good price to have a plumber buy and install a tankless water heater? I’m looking to install one in my 3-story, 2-family house.…
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shayana
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Im located in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn and Im looking to convert from Oil to Gas heating. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the pricing? Thanks a bunch
Im in the process of fixing up the entire house so Im in need of the best advice.
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