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vishnu.maheepat
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Final Survey slightly off from construction drawings
Finished a two-story addition. I had a final survey done and the measurements by the surveyor vary very slightly from the plans, by an inch…
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cookielover
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
When is Licensed plumber and permit required?
I originally posted this under “Plumbing” but thought it might get more response here. Please forgive the duplicate. I have been told that simply remodeling…
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citytime79
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Can you pour concrete in existing dirt crawlspace?
HI All, As you know I’m dealing with the saga of having a dirt crawlspace. I think perhaps the only solution is to pour real…
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Shutters for Parlor Floor
I need some shutters made to match the existing ones in large parlor floor windows. Does anyone know someone who can do this? I tried…
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vishnu.maheepat
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Final Survey slightly off from construction drawings
Finished a two-story addition. I had a final survey done and the measurements by the surveyor vary very slightly from the plans, by an inch…
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cookielover
in Plumbing 9 years and 7 months ago
When is licensed plumber required?
I have been told that simply remodeling a bathroom and replacing the fixtures without relocating them does not require a permit or a licensed plumber.…
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stickman
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
herringbone wood floor installations
Does anyone have recommendations on where to purchase herringbone floors and a good installer? My parlor currently has thin old plank floors that are in…
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citytime79
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Dirt crawl space solutions -- now that I have termite and carpenter ant problems
Hi All, Sort of at the end of my rope. I live on the first floor of my house and part of it is over…
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homely
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
For Sale: 2 segments of iron fence -- highly ornate
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homely
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
For Sale: 2 segments of iron fence -- highly ornate
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citytime79
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Dirt crawl space solutions -- now that I have termite and carpenter ant problems
Hi All, Sort of at the end of my rope. I live on the first floor of my house and part of it is over…
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adam_dahill
in Exteriors 9 years and 7 months ago
Looking for cast iron newel post
I’m renovating/restoring a house in the Bedford Historic district of Bed Stuy and looking for a similar newel post. Ours disappeared over the last century.…
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mrlithe
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 7 months ago
Do I need an Alt 2?
I am combining two adjoining apartments. I plan to do this by cutting a doorway through a non-load bearing wall and then building a wall…
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beckyp17
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
In trying to preserve what I grow I did lots of research, here is what I learned
This is the first summer I’ve had a garden, it is a really awesome and rewarding experience! I really enjoy being able to provide for…
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beckyp17
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
In trying to preserve what I grow I did lots of research, here is what I learned
This is the first summer I’ve had a garden, it is a really awesome and rewarding experience! I really enjoy being able to provide for…
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flembo
in Exteriors 9 years and 8 months ago
Stripping paint from Brownstone exterior
Hi there, We have non landmarked, 3 story brownstone in Bedstuy, that at some point in time someone has painted over the actual brownstone exterior…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Accountant who specializes in real estate
Hi all, I’m having a terrible time finding an accountant who specializes in real estate. I even called a few real estate lawyers with great…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Accountant who specializes in real estate
Hi all, I’m having a terrible time finding an accountant who specializes in real estate. I even called a few real estate lawyers with great…
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