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MrMinerva

in Metalwork 10 years and 7 months ago

Iron work for internal stair well railing

Hi, It’s been a while…. I’m looking for an iron works company to fabricate and install some railings for an internal stairwell in our condo.…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

leonleonleon

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Tenant with questions about gut renovation happening in building

I am a tenant who recently renewed a lease in a 4-unit building in East Williamsburg. The rent went up $400, which I protested because…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

Franklin&Oak

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Wooden Deck in Brooklyn and impact on Homeowners insurance

Hello All, I’m looking at buying a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. The apartment has a wooden deck that I’m fairly certain does not have a…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

smithmia

in Other 10 years and 7 months ago

Dead landlord

My landlord died a year ago. His çompanion is in charge of his estate and she is refusing to renew tenants leases. She is also…

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gemby

in Cellar 10 years and 7 months ago

Structural Engineer Recs for Cellar Dig

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone who has lowered the floor of their basement/cellar has recommendations for architects and/or engineers to handle the job.…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

newtomehouse

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box

Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…

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newtomehouse

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box

Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…

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newtomehouse

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box

Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…

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newtomehouse

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box

Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…

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lauraatlantern

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Tax implications for Brooklyn gut reno and extension

I have a stick built house on a double wide lot in Brooklyn. We are thinking of a gut reno with a 30% extension- basically…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

gemby

in Cellar 10 years and 7 months ago

Structural Engineer Recs for Cellar Dig

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone who has lowered the floor of their basement/cellar has recommendations for architects and/or engineers to handle the job.…

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Franklin&Oak

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Wooden Deck in Brooklyn and impact on Homeowners insurance

Hello All, I’m looking at buying a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. The apartment has a wooden deck that I’m fairly certain does not have a…

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janettom

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago

Excellent Contracting

Excellent just finished our total facade renovation in the south slope. We’re in the landmarks zone, so they ushered us through that process. They were…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

8104012

in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago

Buying half of upstairs neighbors apartment in COOP

Hey folks! I’m wondering if anyone has the experience of buying an adjacent apartment and expanding their space. I’m currently mulling a proposal to buy…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

squarepie

in Co-Op Related 10 years and 7 months ago

Coop combination and shareholder names

This seems like an incredibly stupid question with an obvious answer, but I’m having trouble tracking down a solid answer and would love your thoughts…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

epfloors87

in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago

Epoxy Flooring

Hello friends, I am new to this forum. Can anyone suggest me ways to maintain epoxy coating or should I refinish them every year for…

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thetinkerswagon

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 7 months ago

FREE 86" tall Storm Door (86"x31 3/4) Aluminum

Hey, this storm door came to me via lowes as a take-it-all or none package of customer returns and damaged items. so far as I…

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auzerais

in Furniture 10 years and 7 months ago

Need help with identifying stain color

I need advice on what minwax stain/s I can use to create this color on white oak? Thanks

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

dyiguy

in Legal 10 years and 7 months ago

Does Verizon have the right to entering my property?

Does Verizon have the right to entering my property to access the backyard utilty pole? I am in Brooklyn (an attached townhouses). So they have…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

koikoi

in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago

Backyard Shed

Hi, wondering if anyone out there has experience with building a shed/office in their backyard particularly in regards to DOB restrictions? I live in a…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

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