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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Clogged toilet on first floor, gurgling sound coming from the depth of the pipes

In our two family-house, the downstairs toilet is clogged. I tried a 6 foot auger and several plunger, to no avail. The drains for shower,…

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pcnyc

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

renovating-and-decorating-on-a-budget

Looking for someone knowledgeable to advise me on original details, and looking to reno main floor of a Brownstone and reinforce all of the steps…

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pcnyc

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

renovating-and-decorating-on-a-budget

Looking for someone knowledgeable to advise me on original details, and looking to reno main floor of a Brownstone and reinforce all of the steps…

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crhorsken

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Design Build

Looking for recommendations for a well established design build firm in NYC

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crhorsken

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Design Build

Looking for recommendations for a well established design build firm in NYC

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badefrancis

in Renovation 9 years and 1 month ago

Duration of Floor Jacking Process

I got such great help on my last question that I wanted to throw another dilemma out for advice 🙂 In my townhouse the main…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

moriata

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Estimate on cellar digout and renovation?

Hello good people, we’re finally ready to start the Big Project – finishing our cellar in our two-family rowhouse in Clinton Hill. Right now it’s…

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faboo

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

STAIRS

We have a small townhouse with very uneven floors -from 3″ – 5″ differences. We will be leveling the floors and putting in new floors.…

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parkslopemom

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Photo Restoration

Does anyone have a first hand recommendation on photo restoration in the Brownstone area? We have some precious old ones.

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mrohrmann

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Looking for Design/Build or GC recommendations for duplex in Crown Heights

Looking for any recommendations for a project in my townhouse in Crown Heights. I have a duplex unit that is framed out but still needs…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

elizabeth.pochoda

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Staircase problem

three steps on the interior staircase between my parlor and second floors are pulling away from the wall. AAAStairs will repair but they don’t clean…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

elizabeth.pochoda

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Staircase problem

three steps on the interior staircase between my parlor and second floors are pulling away from the wall. AAAStairs will repair but they don’t clean…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Water damage on 2nd floor ceiling of 3-story brickhouse

We have had water come through the ceiling on the 2nd floor, but no sign of water entry directly under the roof of the 3rd…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

tyjvpwzvhdtcw

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Housing Lottery for people making $100k??

Wanted to share my blog about this housing lottery in StuyTown where I live. https://medium.com/@petehomeBody/housing-is-a-right-not-a-lottery-f9362d5312eb#.io6wybirz

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tyjvpwzvhdtcw

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Housing Lottery for people making $100k??

Wanted to share my blog about this housing lottery in StuyTown where I live. https://medium.com/@petehomeBody/housing-is-a-right-not-a-lottery-f9362d5312eb#.io6wybirz

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lorncntrn

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Wood burning Stove nuisance in Brooklyn, NY

A neighbor down the block uses a wood burning stove that stinks up the whole block. We can;t sleep with an open window because the…

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iologica2

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Window cleaning

Looking to have 3 windows in my apartment cleaned… 2 are next to each other, third is by itself. 4th floor with no outside access……

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

mrohrmann

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Looking for Design/Build or GC recommendations for duplex in Crown Heights

Looking for any recommendations for a project in my townhouse in Crown Heights. I have a duplex unit that is framed out but still needs…

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randymcnally

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Seeking a Construction Superintendent for a Renovation Project

Hi – I am the owner of a three story townhome in the Brooklyn Navy Yard area. I am about to pull permits for an…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

af

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Pros and cons of renting unit in 2 family

Hi, I’m weighing the costs of renting a top floor unit or simply using a 2 family house as a 1 family house. I’ve seen…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

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