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sew536
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
tenants in common VS condo/ co-op
Id kind of like to liquidate some of my home equity before the SHTF, I could just sell but I was wondering if there is…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Parking in Backyard
I share a common driveway with about 10 other homeowners. The driveway provides Backyard and garage access for the homeowners. My backyard is concrete and…
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lgwlcvqt
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brown bin organics collection
Anyone in a multifam doing the brown bin organics collection? DSNY just dropped off the bin in this neighborhood. Are tenants complying? Do they want…
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sussler
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
flash flood in basement
when theres a flash flood I get a surge of sewer runoff in basement which then recedes anyone resolve a problem like this yesterday I…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Grading the yard
I’m grading my yard. Conventional wisdom seems to be to grade it away from the house so water doesn’t seep into the foundation. But wouldn’t…
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NorthSleeper
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Under stoop organization
Our under-the-stoop area is a jumbled mess of bikes, sports equipment and household equipment like brooms, bag of meltaway etc. I’m looking for some good…
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NorthSleeper
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Under stoop organization
Our under-the-stoop area is a jumbled mess of bikes, sports equipment and household equipment like brooms, bag of meltaway etc. I’m looking for some good…
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eperry60
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Contractor for attic renovation
Any contractor recommendations for a relatively straightforward project? Most of the work will be hanging insulation and drywall. Thanks!
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anotherposter
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 11 months ago
HVAC company for regular maintenance
I’ve been using ALL for a few years and while I think they are fine, the cost has gone up and I’d like to compare…
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matthewhickey06
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Roof Deck
I’m looking to build a new roof deck on a brownstone in BK. Any recommendations for a company that would do the deign and building…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Parking in Backyard
I share a common driveway with about 10 other homeowners. The driveway provides Backyard and garage access for the homeowners. My backyard is concrete and…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Gas installations
It’s against the law in NYC for anyone to install a gas appliance who isn’t licensed. Home Depot & Lowe’s offer the service but when…
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Suzanne
in Appliances 13 years and 6 months ago
who can install a gas range?
I’m replacing the gas range in the apartment I just bought (Brooklyn). Who in the world do I hire to do the installation? A…. what? I…
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sussler
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
flash flood in basement
when theres a flash flood I get a surge of sewer runoff in basement which then recedes anyone resolve a problem like this yesterday I…
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pervizkyazimov01
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
In Search of Marble Fireplace Mantel
I am looking for an original marble fireplace mantel. Please contact me if you have one for sale. Thanks
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
feasibility of turning an extension that wasn't filed into a legal extension
We are in contract to buy a townhouse that has an extension that doesn’t seem to be filed with the DOB. It is a 7X20…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Water in finished basement during heavy rain
We have a finished basement with a door that leads to stairs that lead into the backyard. The house is an attached wood frame (both…
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Neighbors
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Building per ZOLA & DOF is 50k sqft but, reports state 76k sqft. How??
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