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housepoor
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 6 months ago
Clearing ECB violations
I had two ECB violations that required a new plumber to take over a job from an incompetent one, finish up any work, and get…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Back yard cleaning
Would anyone have a backyard cleaner recommendation? It’s not just removal of trash and dead growth, it would involve leveling the ground. The yard isn’t…
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patrickburnsjr
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Inquiries About Parlor Floor Height & Roof Decks Being Difficult To Approve
can find reasonable solutions from Susan of Sketch & Hammer,designer & builder of decks in collaboration with Scott of Schnall & Schnall,PE. & expediter.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
OCT 29 - 2 Block Wide Stoop Sale (Lefferts Place x Classon/St. James)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 – 10AM-3PM (RAIN DATE NOVEMBER 5th) Start your holiday shopping! Great bargains! Who knows what you will find? Antiques – Vintage…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Can someone explain why food use is permitted but, cooking is not on a site?
Is this like a Starbucks but not a Chipotle or something?
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chukat
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Chandelier Cleaning
I have two chandeliers that need to be taken down and cleaned, preferably offsite. One of them may need to be repaired. Can anyone recommend…
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brooklynchic
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Has anyone changed the main beam in their cellar recently?
If yes, I am looking for contractor recommendations if you were satisfied with the work done. I was quoted 8K and I am looking for…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Thorocoat v. Bestcoat
So I’ve read a lot about Thorocoat (including some all threads on here) and was set on using it, when no one around Brooklyn seems…
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anthonyjohnson
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Holding back part of contractor payment standard or not?
We are working up a contract for a gut reno and I have a question about how contractors are paid. Is holding back a part…
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trago
in Waste Management 14 years and 4 months ago
How do you tip the garbage man and mailman?
I guess I’ll just leave a note in my mailbox for the mailman but leaving a check or money in garbage cans doesn’t seem like…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Stucco/exterior work
Hi again, does any one have a recommendation for an exterior/stucco worker? Need someone urgently. Thank you!
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bowl-of-dicks
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Adding roof deck and stair to brownstone
Hi brownstoners I’m considering making an offer on a top floor apartment of a brownstone that comes with roof rights. the previous owner got approval…
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susanb79
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Fire sprinkler inspection nyc
I can’t seem to join an existing thread on mobile – but on the above topic in my opinion none better than Master Fire. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3-UsL7M74M
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendation for WiFi Thermostat for 6 Family
I have an outdated heat timer that needs to be replaced. I see most of the wifi thermostats are geared towards single Fam residential use.…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Lining up ducts
Any recommendations for people to do duct work?
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zblaxghbenyptkoq
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Why are some brownstone doorknobs so low?
Does anyone know why some brownstone doorknobs are so low? I don’t buy the “people were shorter back then” theory, as I’m 5 feet tall…
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jacob.savitt
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Cellar Steps and Door
We need replace the steel doors, which leak and have broken hinges, from our front yard to the cellar and I’m wondering if there are…
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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Basement Dig
I appreciate there are variables, but simply, if anyone has dug out a basement in the past few years, what was the cost?
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