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vogel.signup
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Functional Steps
I am considering a purchase where I would need to replace the internal steps (one flight), and would hope to make them a functional part…
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Snuff
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 7 months ago
Guardrail requirements at deck
Hi there. We were hoping to install a horizontal cable-style guard rail on our deck but are being told this does not comply with the…
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vogel.signup
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Functional Steps
I am considering a purchase where I would need to replace the internal steps (one flight), and would hope to make them a functional part…
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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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ditmasmom
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Source to buy hardwood?
hello, we are taking out the original wood floor of our kitchen and looking to replace it with select white oak (rift and quarter) 2″x…
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ditmasmom
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Source to buy hardwood?
hello, we are taking out the original wood floor of our kitchen and looking to replace it with select white oak (rift and quarter) 2″x…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Removing street tree for curb cut installation?
I would like to apply for a curb cut permit and from zoning perspective I assumed I would get approval from DOB. But there is…
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gpardlo
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for Schluter shower installer
Hi Everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a contractor for a bathroom renovation that includes building a new shower. Specifically, I am looking for…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Removing street tree for curb cut installation?
I would like to apply for a curb cut permit and from zoning perspective I assumed I would get approval from DOB. But there is…
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jose-d
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Builder's risk policy
Hi we are buying a brownstone that would require a complete renovation (not gut)and were told that we need to get builder’s risk policy insurance…
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beckyp17
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Urban Gardening and food storage?
Have any of you had any success with gardening indoors? Specifically veggies? I like to keep a lot of ingredients on hand as well. Do…
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beckyp17
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Urban Gardening and food storage?
Have any of you had any success with gardening indoors? Specifically veggies? I like to keep a lot of ingredients on hand as well. Do…
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content50
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for rewiring townhouse
I need to update the Internet/coax that is running through my 120+ year old townhouse in Clinton Hill to better cables (cat5 to cat6) and…
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Large wooden fireplace mantel for the taking
Prior owner had already removed the fireplace mantel in the pics below. At this point, we’d prefer to give it to someone that could restore…
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anotherposter
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Contractor for smaller jobs
I’m having a heck of a time finding someone to take on our smaller list of jobs in our Brownstone. All the recommended contractors seem…
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gpardlo
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for Schluter shower installer
Hi Everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a contractor for a bathroom renovation that includes building a new shower. Specifically, I am looking for…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cement over repointing
Our back brick wall has a cement layer and some leaks. We’re weighing the options of patching vs. a full repoint. If we opt to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacement of old cracked sewer line not covered by Brownstone Agency
We had huge sewage backup into our ground floor bathroom because old clay pipe without trap was cracked. Brownstone Agency does NOT cover new sewage…
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