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speechboy

in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago

What Is the Civil Penalty For Alt2 Construction Work Without A Permit?

I’m trying to find out about doing a no-work permit and can’t get a clear answer on what the civil penalty for doing previously unpermitted…

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speechboy

in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago

What Is the Civil Penalty For Alt2 Construction Work Without A Permit?

I’m trying to find out about doing a no-work permit and can’t get a clear answer on what the civil penalty for doing previously unpermitted…

0

speechboy

in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago

What Is the Civil Penalty For Alt2 Construction Work Without A Permit?

I’m trying to find out about doing a no-work permit and can’t get a clear answer on what the civil penalty for doing previously unpermitted…

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workisfun

in Landlord 10 years and 8 months ago

landlord nightmare

hi landlords and tenants, my tenants reported to me on sunday evening that their boiler was not providing hot water. the gas is fine, but…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

hildaknobler

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

IT/computer/network technician

Hello all. First post on this forum. We are in need of home computer/network help. Network already installed, so this is maintenance, and also help…

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dwbh

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago

Stain on my white carpet

Hi ! I run a boutique and inside I have put a white fluffy carpet. I agree I made a mistake in putting a white…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

cmu

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Reduce Heating Costs?

My steam system has a 4″ (I think, it’s large) insulated main running the length of the house (45′). I recently checked behind the walls…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

pwnnyc

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Dirt removal

After some intense landscaping in the front and backyard, I now have approx 10cf of dirt that I need removed – it’s packaged into 6…

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hbranty

in Sewer 12 years and 1 month ago

Tree roots in OLD sewer line and chemical treatments -- good idea?

Our sewer line backed up and tree roots were discovered inside it. The sewer company recommended using a chemical treatment to dissolve roots — but…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

cmu

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Reduce Heating Costs?

My steam system has a 4″ (I think, it’s large) insulated main running the length of the house (45′). I recently checked behind the walls…

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ebeniste

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Steam Radiator flush - plumber recommendation?

We’re looking to have our steam radiators flushed. There are eight radiators split between three floors. Can anyone recommend a plumber, HVAC, or radiator specialist…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

auto mechanic

Hi: I have a Toyota matrix wagon; does anyone know of a good mechanic in Brooklyn other than Toyota to fix and maintain my car;…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

scarimbolo2000

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago

Basic home renovation questions

Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

brooklyn72

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 8 months ago

Facade Repairs

We plan to get our façade repaired starting in the spring 2016; would like to start interviewing contractors soon. If anyone can provide us a…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

workisfun

in Landlord 10 years and 8 months ago

guide for tenant installing window a/c?

hi landlords, my tenant installed a window a/c unit on the top floor rental. we are very sensitive about the safety and unavoidable damage to…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

scarimbolo2000

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago

Basic home renovation questions

Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…

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terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

auto mechanic

Hi: I have a Toyota matrix wagon; does anyone know of a good mechanic in Brooklyn other than Toyota to fix and maintain my car;…

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midwoodflyer

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

AV, network, home theatre installer recommendations

Good mornin’ I am renovating a bk townhouse and am looking for any suggestions or reccomendations of people to design and setup a wifi network,…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

bedstuyreno

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Upgrading Skylights

I have three sky lights in the top unit of my brownstone. Currently, the skylights are the kind that can’t open. I want to upgrade…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

wiley

in Roofers 10 years and 8 months ago

What's eating my plants?

Hi All – Curious if anyone has any thoughts as to what is eating the leaves of most of my plants. They eat in a…

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