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soundhoner
in Metalwork 10 years and 4 months ago
Replacement of window gates with those that can swing open
I need to replace just the bars of just one of my bedroom windows with the type that swing open and closed. It’s a bank…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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jleckner
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
New light system for hallway and stairs and kitchen !
I found this deal online for Safely Transforms your outlet cover into a Convenient night light. Easy-to-install sleek, and energy-efficient design. http://www.lowvoltagesupply.com/prod…s01-sr-101.htm Is this worth…
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shurafa
in Building Code 10 years and 4 months ago
1 Family, 4 Story Brownstone Conversion. Sprinkler Requirements?
What are the sprinkler requirements for a 4 story brownstone that currently does not have a C of O. The plan is to do a…
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samtsegaye
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 10 months ago
amendment to DOB approved plans necessary?
Hi, We are gut renovating a 2 family townhouse. Renovation work is currently in progress and is being carried out in accordance with the DOB…
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storefrontstarlet
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Using Citi Habitats to rent apartment
I know that I am the dumb one here for using an agency to rent my apartment and for forgetting what I had signed away…
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iiskunk
in Construction 10 years and 4 months ago
Risks and hazards of construction
What are the common risks and hazards in construction and what should contractors do to avoid or reduce it?
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sqhaexgkh
in Decorative 10 years and 11 months ago
Old Wallpaper
Just curious if anyone has seen this type of wall paper before? I want to get an idea of its age.
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castafiore002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Has anyone here opened the back of a brownstone into glass doors?
Hello, My wife and I want to remove some bricks from the back wall of our garden level and replace them with four large French…
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sqhaexgkh
in Roofers 10 years and 4 months ago
DOB Inspection Ready
Anyone having issues scheduling an Alt 2 inspection?
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shekiahcottle
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Good Contractor for apt Reno
I’m looking for recommendations for a good competent contractor for all phases of a reno job. Must have a good plumber, a good electrician, and…
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soundhoner
in Landscaping 10 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor trees over my property line - options
My back yard’s covered in the — very tall — trees from either side from two houses, where the branches are reaching over my yard,…
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thinkdesignarchitecture
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Trim Restoration Carpenter
Brooklyn Lime Works is looking for a restoration oriented trim carpenter as well as a framing / all around carpenter in the Brooklyn area. We…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Cellar / basement clean up
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who will come with a strong dry vac and clean up a basement floor? There’s a lot of…
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metaphase
in Construction 10 years and 8 months ago
How to check dumpster permits?
Hi, Does anyone know how to check whether a dumpster has a permit? An apartment building across the street has parked a dumpster directly in…
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sqhaexgkh
in Construction 10 years and 8 months ago
Pricing for Gut Reno
If you want to spend about $250 a square foot for a gut reno (no demo, no joist work); would that include the fixtures? (kitchen…
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