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jennifer073
in Cellar 10 years and 4 months ago
Williamsburg Basement Excavation / Radon / Moisture remediation
I own a first-floor condo that (allegedly) used to be a Civil War-era munitions foundry. During the conversion in 2008, the developers rediscovered this cellar…
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mousta
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago
Bathtub reglazing
Anyone have a first hand recommendation for professional tub reglazing? Just a standard cast iron tub, nothing fancy. Thanks
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chemosphere
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 1 month ago
corner cabinet research?
I’m looking for a circa 1909 dining room corner built-in cabinet that was removed from my house. Here’s a picture of one from a neighbor’s…
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gemby
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Permitting a cellar job leading to documentatation/inspections of other areas?
Hi, We need to replace a structural beam in our cellar. We are considering digging down to get more ceiling height and putting in a…
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michaelkersch
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 1 month ago
NYC Buildings DOB NOTICE TO CALL FOR INSPECTION
I just finished an accessory/greenhouse addition un-permitted, and a neighbor ratted me out. Now i have a notice for inspection. It was my intention to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for contractor for floor rebuild
We are getting a coop apartment ready for move-in and need to find a contractor to rebuild the bathroom floor. There was major preexisting damage…
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housepoor
in Conversion 10 years ago
2 or 3 family used as 1 family question
I have been interested in a handful of listings for 2 or 3 family buildings used as single family houses. Typically there are no permits…
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kcc414
in Drywall and Insulation 10 years and 1 month ago
Insulate exterior wall?
We have a brownstone that is the last of the row, and only shares a partial in length ground floor garage wall on one side.…
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dcbettis
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 8 months ago
Should I Buy a Mini-Split Air Conditioner?
Trying to decide if we should get air conditioning for our row house. Thinking about buying a mini split system, but we don?t know that…
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kcc414
in Flooring 10 years and 1 month ago
Refinish Hardwoods - cost?
What is the general approximate cost for refinishing hardwood floors?
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henry85
in For Sale 10 years ago
Large Bianco White Macaubas / Luce di Luna Quartzite slab remnant for sale
[Posted on Craigslist with more pics here](http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/5486027480.html), price is $1500. We purchased a gorgeous White Macaubas (aka Luce di Luna) quartzite slab, but needed less…
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henry85
in For Sale 10 years ago
Large Bianco White Macaubas / Luce di Luna Quartzite slab remnant for sale
[Posted on Craigslist with more pics here](http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/5486027480.html), price is $1500. We purchased a gorgeous White Macaubas (aka Luce di Luna) quartzite slab, but needed less…
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bonald
in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago
Selling Granite Countertops?
Has anyone had luck selling your granite countertops in advance of a kitchen reno? We have a really huge kitchen island countertop as well as…
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richiecbk
in Agents and Brokers 10 years and 1 month ago
Buying and Selling Broker
Hi Everyone! I’m sure this has been asked in the past, but curious to everyone’s thoughts on using the same broker to list your current…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Increase Assessed Value for Extension and Renovation on 2 family house
Did anyone with an extension encounter a huge increase in assessed value and does anyone know if it can be reduced? i received the 2016/17…
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devinewoodworking
in Conversion 10 years and 1 month ago
Single Fam with Office Conversion
Hi all, I’m looking for some general info. There are a ton of topics on here about building conversions, but they all seem different and…
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EJR
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 1 month ago
Facade Work Recommendations
Hello, Can anyone recommend a contractor who specializes in facade work? The specifics of the job are as follows: * Powerwash and repoint front facade…
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anon552
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 1 month ago
Bluestone or slate deck
Looking for a qualified hardscaper to demo an existing wood deck and replace it with bluestone or slate. Some leveling of underlying slab may be…
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