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miss718

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Custom millwork?

Hi all! who would you recommend to build a custom book case like this? I was referred to one place but their portfolio is so…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Landmarks surprise visits

I have a client who is considering doing some work to his front porch on a Fort Green landmark block which would need landmark’s approval…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

landlord

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Electrical upgrade for a commercial space

I have a commercial space that currently has 100amp service. I would like to upgrade to a 400amp service. Anyone has an idea on how…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

Run Joe

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Determining the value of a porch/deck

In evaluating 2 similar properties(one with deck/porch, one w/out), what kind of dollar figure or premium would you place on a property with a legal…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

landlord

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Electrical upgrade for a commercial space

I have a commercial space that currently has 100amp service. I would like to upgrade to a 400amp service. Anyone has an idea on how…

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Run Joe

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Determining the value of a porch/deck

In evaluating 2 similar properties(one with deck/porch, one w/out), what kind of dollar figure or premium would you place on a property with a legal…

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deancollins

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Video intercom small 6 unit brownstone

Hi All….seems to be a popular question but with no real answers…..we currently have voice only intercom in our coop and some of the apartments…

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merazhyder

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Exteriors

Facade contractors

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

kassie319

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Ceiling/ exterior wall insulation question

I have a ceiling open for soundproofing. How should the +/-2″ space between the exterior brick wall and first joist be insulated? This morning is…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Brownstone facade restoration company recommendations

Good morning Brownstoner, We are in the process of getting estimates to restore our brownstone facade and wanted to see if anyone in the community…

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stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Brownstone facade restoration company recommendations

Good morning Brownstoner, We are in the process of getting estimates to restore our brownstone facade and wanted to see if anyone in the community…

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kassie319

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Ceiling/ exterior wall insulation question

I have a ceiling open for soundproofing. How should the +/-2″ space between the exterior brick wall and first joist be insulated? This morning is…

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jakesprague

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Do I need a common staircase leading to the roof for a 4 family?

Hello Everyone. I am in the midst of renovating to a new 4 family. 4 floors-one apartment per floor. I was told by my architect…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Can I build a house extension in manufacturing zone?

Good afternoon, I am planning to buy a small 1350sqf single family house on a 2500 sqf lot in an M1-1 zone in Greenpoint. I…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

used kitchen appliances for sale - thermador double oven, cooktop and range hood

I’m selling 3 lightly-used high-end kitchen appliances – a Thermador Cooktop, a Thermador Double-Oven, and Best by Broan Range Hood. If new, the double-oven sells…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

GC hell

Long story short, we are at the end of our reno (just 5% retainage left, but that’s about $25,000), and our structural engineer will not…

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ogvrbbjd

in Renovation 9 years and 1 month ago

Single family home in manufacturing zone. Can I build an extension?

Good afternoon, I am planning to buy a small 1350sqf single family house on a 2500 sqf lot in an M1-1 zone in Greenpoint. I…

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badefrancis

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Stripping Painted Marble Mantel

I recently purchased a townhouse in Clinton Hill and unfortunately the previous owners had painted over the marble mantels and I want to strip the…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

merazhyder

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Exteriors

Facade contractors

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babyjordan

in Plumbing 9 years and 1 month ago

Backflow device testing

Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who does backflow device testing? If so, any idea of how much this costs per device?

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