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mile222
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 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
Antique cast iron tub
I have a antique tub that I’m trying to locate the correct legs for.The bottom of the tub says “Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co.” dated 1935…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tub replacement in a queens condo
Hello, Im a contractor in Nassau and Suffolk and own a condo in queens. Ive been renovating for some time now however ran into a…
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thenext
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Bulkheads R6B zoning
What is the maximum space a bulkhead can take up on a R6b zoned roof
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
In need of a Personal Chef
Hi, We are looking for grocery shopper and personal chef to come in for half a day 1-2 times a week to cook and shop…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Disposing of autumn leaves in the Spring
I wasn’t able to rake and recycle my backyard leaves late last year. Finally I’m catching up. I know I can simply bag the leaves…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Source for replacement iron newel posts??
We are about to have the ironwork on our brownstone restored, but unfortunately our newel posts are missing and we need replacements. Vinnie’s is doing…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Full Basement Redo
We are about to embark on pouring a new slab (replacing a rat slab so possibly digging down). We would like to do radiant heating…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
To permit or not to permit? That is the question.
I just purchased a single family home in Brooklyn a couple of days ago, and have plans to make some cosmetic updates to the property…
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josephv1
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Pressure city to finish street repairs?
Hi! Our block association would really like to see progress on a series of street repairs. Our gas lined was replaced and some other unknown…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
To permit or not to permit? That is the question.
I just purchased a single family home in Brooklyn a couple of days ago, and have plans to make some cosmetic updates to the property…
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mile222
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Landmark approval required?
We are considering a few changes to our brownstone and would like to understand the landmark requirements and process: – Paint the front doors: It’s…
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ruby
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Window replacement
I’m looking for window and window installer recommendations for my brownstone. Trimline, Marvin, Anderson, Pella? Or another brand? Has anyone used Bay Ridge Windows? E-Z…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Illegal to park in my own driveway?
My lawyer tells me that I am not allowed to park in my own driveway in front of my garage in Brooklyn. I have been…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window shutters and pocket doors for sale
Shutters stand 82 inches tall and 20 inches wide 2 sets- they covered 2 parlor floor windows Also have 1 set of pocket doors half…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window shutters and pocket doors for sale
Shutters stand 82 inches tall and 20 inches wide 2 sets- they covered 2 parlor floor windows Also have 1 set of pocket doors half…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 7 years and 6 months ago
Hot water heater temp and legionella
They say keep your hot water tank at 140+ to reduce the risk of legionella growth but 120 and under is the safe temp to…
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josephv1
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Pressure city to finish street repairs?
Hi! Our block association would really like to see progress on a series of street repairs. Our gas lined was replaced and some other unknown…
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