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Lucy
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Air Rights/development
We own a brownstone that is adjacent to a large multi-family on a 50″ lot. Their FAR is 1.26 out of 2. We are concerned…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DEP Insurance for Sewer or Water Line
I had a recent experience with my aunts house in Queens and wanted to see if anyone else could shed some light on their experience.…
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Allan78
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Building a Vestibule/Entryway?
Do any of you have experience in constructing a vestibule for your front entrance? If so, or even if you’re considering it (or even tearing…
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jjackss88
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Steam vacuum good for steaming clothes? (dumb question)
Hello all! I have very dumb question but i haven’t found any other derp person like me in google to have my answer. Can i…
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meme2
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
LP 's free stoop alert
LP classical, instrumentals, ethnic folk records FOR FREE on stoop 361 Degraw between smith & hoyt street. Take as many as you want.
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meme2
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
LP 's free stoop alert
LP classical, instrumentals, ethnic folk records FOR FREE on stoop 361 Degraw between smith & hoyt street. Take as many as you want.
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alexisf
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Insurance to do work in a co-op
Hi, I live in a 200 unit prewar coop. Recently the Board has published new insurance requirements for any alterations or removals. Basic liability is…
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alexisf
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Insurance to do work in a co-op
Hi, I live in a 200 unit prewar coop. Recently the Board has published new insurance requirements for any alterations or removals. Basic liability is…
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mile222
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Kick plates or not?
What’s your thoughts on kick plates on front doors? Do they help? We currently don’t have them but are considering it as part of a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Shutters and pocket doors
Selling 2 sets of brownstone window shutters and a set of pocket doors. They are in Greenpoint- the shutters measure- 82 inches tall and 20…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Shutters and pocket doors
Selling 2 sets of brownstone window shutters and a set of pocket doors. They are in Greenpoint- the shutters measure- 82 inches tall and 20…
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owest
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Any Recommendations for Exterior Painting for Hardie Board Exterior?
Could anyone recommend a painter to repaint the exterior of a wood frame house that has a hardie board exterior? Thank you.
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owest
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Any Recommendations for Exterior Painting for Hardie Board Exterior?
Could anyone recommend a painter to repaint the exterior of a wood frame house that has a hardie board exterior? Thank you.
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skeer126
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 5 months ago
In search for entry double doors...
Anyone know where I can score a set of double entry exterior doors for my brownstone. Measurements are roughly 25 inches per door x 96…
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gcrtyscxiudfg
in Roofing 7 years and 5 months ago
Rooftop cover extension
We are looking for a roof top pro who can take a look at our roof and provide us with advice what materials we can…
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richiecbk
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Built Ins and other small jobs
Hi All – I’m sure this has been asked before, but I’m looking to replace buit-in shelves (which will require removal of current shelving/storage). I’ve…
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richiecbk
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Built Ins and other small jobs
Hi All – I’m sure this has been asked before, but I’m looking to replace buit-in shelves (which will require removal of current shelving/storage). I’ve…
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randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
BLOCKING OFF A PARKING SPOT WITH CONES?
Last night I was circling the block trying to find a place to park and I noticed an opening that was blocked off by 3…
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