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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Neighboring violations recorded against our property
All of the rowhouses on our street are set up so that the door is on the right side of the building, the cellar hatch…
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cityrat
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 6 months ago
Looking for brownstone entry doors
Hi all, as part of our renovation we’re replacing a stoop that was removed years ago (so no existing doors to restore) and putting in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Heating Oil / Boiler Service recommendations?
Does anyone have a heating oil and boiler service company that they like? Researching this online it seems to be such a mixed bag in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plumber / GC rec to investigate moisture behind shower?
Noticed a tile at the base of our shower coming loose yesterday, only to discover is was because mushrooms (!!!) were growing behind it and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plumber / GC rec to investigate moisture behind shower?
Noticed a tile at the base of our shower coming loose yesterday, only to discover is was because mushrooms (!!!) were growing behind it and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood Beam
We have a huge, original wood beam in the basement of our 1899 Brooklyn brownstone. It’s actually 2 beams, 20 ft each sitting end-to-end running…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need to put 220 V electric up to top of one family brownstone for new dryer
Can anyone recommend an electrician that can channel through the old walls up 4 floors from our basement to the top where the new Miele…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
COOP - Violation for breaking house rules
We currently live in a building where an owner occupied unit and a Tennant occupied unit continue to violate some basic house rules. Despite formal…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Chimney Pro broke neighbor liner
We just had our chimney liner replaced with stainless steel. The chimney guy broke the clay liner and then inserted the new stainless steel liner.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
COOP - Violation for breaking house rules
We currently live in a building where an owner occupied unit and a Tennant occupied unit continue to violate some basic house rules. Despite formal…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacement Basement Casement Windows
Hi, We have four older wooden basement windows that are in need of some repair and maintenance (Multi family / not landmarked) Instead of spending…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacement Basement Casement Windows
Hi, We have four older wooden basement windows that are in need of some repair and maintenance (Multi family / not landmarked) Instead of spending…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Heating Oil / Boiler Service recommendations?
Does anyone have a heating oil and boiler service company that they like? Researching this online it seems to be such a mixed bag in…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Adjacent property roof deck / tenant parties / dangerous conditions
Hi, Adjacent to my property is a small rental building run by a management company, with two roof decks. These roof decks, this past summer…
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gulya1971
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Mohawk Apts aka Mohawk Hotel
Recently I was reminiscing about the good and bad of my childhood. I remembered staying at the Mohawk Motel when we lost our apt on…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Permits to complete reno after demolition...
I have a tenant I’m trying to evict that bought a house and demolished it. The case is in housing court and I’m afraid he…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
, Contractor's surcharges for renovation of a walk-up apartment
Does anyone know how much in extra charges a general contractor will charge, per flight of stairs, for renovations to an upper-floor apartment in a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
, Contractor's surcharges for renovation of a walk-up apartment
Does anyone know how much in extra charges a general contractor will charge, per flight of stairs, for renovations to an upper-floor apartment in a…
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