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stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Master Plumber Help Desperately needed!

Master Plumber help needed- This is a long one and I hope someone is able to help or give some suggestions. We completed a gut…

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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

terryhoppy

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

interior shutter installer

have original shutters for pocket window; any recs on an installer

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terryhoppy

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

interior shutter installer

have original shutters for pocket window; any recs on an installer

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workisfun

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Greenfield, etc

Is Greenfield necessary for in-wall low-voltage wires and data cables, like HDMI, coaxial, Ethernet, etc?

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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

slopefarm

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

What's Up With Zillow Comps?

Until recently, zillow would generate a long list of recent sales that were genuinely near a selected property to be compared, and could be arranged…

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wonderbread

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Brutally Critique My FSBO Plan, Website, List Price, etc.

I am going list my 4 story, 3 unit Park Slope brownstone as FSBO in January. I plan on listing on Streeteasy and NY Times,…

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cobblehillbilly

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Replacing wood header beam with steel

Has anyone replaced the main beam of their house with a steel one recently? If so, Can you recommend the contractor who did the work…

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katdov

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for a Heating Specialist

Eman 134, aka Errol, reached out to me via this forum, and like most people, I was a little hesitant since did not know anything…

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Augustiner

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 4 months ago

max 2 family on a 16ft lot ?

I own a 16’x120′ lot in a r6b district and I am not sure what to do with it. Someone told me that you can…

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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Faucet Brands

Somehow I got through life without having to buy a new bathroom sink faucet — until now. I’ve been looking at brands including Kohler, Delta,…

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j-huh

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Looking for Marble Mantle

Hi, I am looking for a white Marble mantle to replace a missing one in my brownstone. The over all width (of mantle shelf) should…

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j-huh

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Looking for Marble Mantle

Hi, I am looking for a white Marble mantle to replace a missing one in my brownstone. The over all width (of mantle shelf) should…

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leywioqneadb

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Restrictive Declaration for 3 fixture Bath in Cellar

Has anyone filed a restrictive declaration for a 3 fixture bath in the cellar of a single family residence and have the wording that is…

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leywioqneadb

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Restrictive Declaration for 3 fixture Bath in Cellar

Has anyone filed a restrictive declaration for a 3 fixture bath in the cellar of a single family residence and have the wording that is…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

ADA Bathroom required if apartment renovation in an Elevator Building?

Recently want to do renovation of bathroom and add a powder room in apartment in Elevator Building. Do I need to make the bathroom ADA?…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

No meters in newly renovated house

We are buying a 2-family-house in Ocean Hill. It is a rehab, but last minute, seller tells us there are no gas and electrical meters…

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workisfun

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Greenfield, etc

Is Greenfield necessary for in-wall low-voltage wires and data cables, like HDMI, coaxial, Ethernet, etc?

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soundhoner

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Bulkhead + Windows Recommendations?

Hi, I’m looking for two sets of recommendations if anyone has people they’d worked with. One is for a bulkhead in my back yard, I…

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lovleen.cavanagh

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Landmarks submission

Architect seeking an experienced preservationist to prepare and present a package to the local community board and Landmarks commission for a proposed rear yard extension…

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bklyn658

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

How to seal the chimney to prevent soot from entering the house?

I’m interested in sealing the chimneys inside my decorative fireplaces. Does anyone know how to do that? Or if there is another way to prevent…

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