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casacleo
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Trees & Sidewalks program for sidewalk repair
Last spring we received a notice of violation for the bluestone sidewalk outside our house. Because at least some of the damage was caused by…
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
ISO Recs for Metal Worker to Make Coal Shoot Cover with Dryer Vent
Hi! I would love to get recommendations for an iron worker to create a coal shoot cover with a dryer vent. This project will also…
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Appointment with one company, tech from a different company shows up?
I contacted a highly rated company listed in the Brownstoner Services section and set up an appointment. When the guy was a little late I…
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madstuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
I live in Bed Stuy and my property taxes are going up by over 3K this year. I as
ked my neighbor and hers were only going up by $1,100. Looking at the nyc dept of finance map of my block, I see that…
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
ISO Recs for Metal Worker to Make Coal Shoot Cover with Dryer Vent
Hi! I would love to get recommendations for an iron worker to create a coal shoot cover with a dryer vent. This project will also…
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motowngene
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Floor Standing/Mounted Ductless (concealed) AC Units
Does anybody here have any experience with floor mounting their ductless AC units? We are planning a gut reno and due to LPC and costs…
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motowngene
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Floor Standing/Mounted Ductless (concealed) AC Units
Does anybody here have any experience with floor mounting their ductless AC units? We are planning a gut reno and due to LPC and costs…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Special Enforcement Term (SET) Audit
Anybody ever dealt with them? The job was signed off and they rolled it back and put it on hold.
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jane
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Co-op missing gas meter. Is it needed for inspection for mortgage?
Getting a little conflicting info here. I foolishly chose to agree to a dual broker situation and man is this broker super pusher for the…
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janewillys
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Renovation for Rear House - Experiences?
We are looking to do a full townhouse renovation on a property that has a rear house. Has anyone had experience with this? We understand…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Commercial space in residential zone
Client of mine would like to renovate ground floor and possibly second floor as well, if her multi family building in R6A zone. The zone…
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kms_bkyn
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 2 months ago
Good place to look at and purchase kitchen cabinets?
We are starting to plan for a kitchen renovation, including all new cabinets. We know about Ikea, Lowe’s, and Home Depot, but are interested in…
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jane
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Co-op missing gas meter. Is it needed for inspection for mortgage?
Getting a little conflicting info here. I foolishly chose to agree to a dual broker situation and man is this broker super pusher for the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Architect for plans/DOB submissions?
Any recommendations for architects that could work on plans for a DOB submission? No fancy design work, although the work will involve installing a new…
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jonbklyn
in Renovation 8 years and 2 months ago
Clear Old Plumbing Permit
Our plumber pulled an LAA plumbing permit in 2015 for our bathroom & kitchen Reno’s, then filed to amend the expired permit in 2017 which…
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ruby
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Window Contractor
Also looking for a contractor to replace my windows. Recommendations? Advice?
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Someone for bulkhead install and cellar stair fix ?
Hi All, Does anyone know of a contractor / handyman that can install a bulkhead AND fix some stairs outside cellar that might not be…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Someone for bulkhead install and cellar stair fix ?
Hi All, Does anyone know of a contractor / handyman that can install a bulkhead AND fix some stairs outside cellar that might not be…
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