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jf
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Injection Waterproofing in Cellar - Seeking Opinions
Hi everyone! I am finishing my cellar in my BK townhouse with a rubble foundation. Ground water in the rear of the cellar is seeping…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Front access gate to cellar
Our access gate to the cellar from the front garden is leaky – any guidance on who I go to for a new one /…
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reagan9000
in Exteriors 2 years and 7 months ago
Large fire escape/patio abuts my fence
I own a brownstone on a landmarked block in Park Slope. My neighbor is replacing their fire escape with much larger platforms that come to…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
what is everyones electric bill?
duplex mini split ac june/july usage 1006 kwh bill $335.27
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oldbaby
in Plumbing 2 years and 7 months ago
DEP Violation – sprinkler back flow violation
Has anyone had an experience of having to install a sprinkler back flow? Recently the DEP entered my basement and slapped me with a violation.…
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welcome
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
HPD Won’t Clear Violation
Has anyone dealt with the HPD on a housing violation and gotten it cleared? My mother inherited violations on a home she purchased many years…
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deanna.retzer
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
American Water Resources Lawsuit
I recently posted here about how American Water Resources wrongly denied my claim for a broken sewer line and that I would be suing them…
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jalexa1218
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Lacquer / clear coat recs for 1930's Coop metal window and door frames?
Hi, I’d like to strip & clear coat the metal window and door frames in our 1930’s coop apt. Does anyone have advice or recommendations…
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metoth
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Chimney sweep recommendation?
It’s been nearly 10 years since I last had our chimney swept. Can anyone recommend a good service?
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welcome
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
HPD Won’t Clear Violation
Has anyone dealt with the HPD on a housing violation and gotten it cleared? My mother inherited violations on a home she purchased many years…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Neighbor garden adversely impacting mine
Thank you everyone for your tips and support. I wanted to reply to the original thread but it was closed? Someone mentioned a root blocker…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Architect vs Contractor?
Hello, I am beginning a renovation project on a two-family house – not a full gut renovation, but definitely some extensive changes to the garden…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Abnormal Runoff Problem Continues… Ugh…
Last night I diverted 100% of my roof rain runoff to the back property line, 40 feet away from the outside drain at the top…
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jcaren
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Intercom systems
We want to update the intercom system for 2 apartments in our 3 story brownstone and would like suggestions for different types of intercoms. Does…
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jcaren
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Intercom systems
We want to update the intercom system for 2 apartments in our 3 story brownstone and would like suggestions for different types of intercoms. Does…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Abnormal Runoff Problem Continues… Ugh…
Last night I diverted 100% of my roof rain runoff to the back property line, 40 feet away from the outside drain at the top…
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Jessie6272
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Wood Stripping Class for Beginners
Hi Everyone! Three of us attended an introductory wood finishing class with Steve on Saturday. It was packed full of useful information such as: different…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Architect vs Contractor?
Hello, I am beginning a renovation project on a two-family house – not a full gut renovation, but definitely some extensive changes to the garden…
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