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brooklyntoqueens
in Taxes 11 years ago
How to capitalize gut renovation expenses into the cost basis of our property
I’m about to start the process of doing my taxes…we spent a lot on our renovation and it’s important for me that this amount is…
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RBCG
in Roofing 11 years ago
Where to Turn for New Skylights?
We want to replace our 3 skylights, including making 2 of them open-able. Any ideas on who can fabricate/install? I hear roofing people do this,…
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newinhh
in Front and Backyards 11 years ago
Sinkhole in backyard
My neighbor a few doors down has had a hole in his backyard for quite some time. It didn’t worry him too much because he…
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bushwickbk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago
EIF facade concerns
Hello i’m about to close on a brownstone in brooklyn and it has an EIF system. I’m very concerned since I hear they are not…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
FROZEN PIPES - advice needed
Our contractor just rebuilt our small 5′ X 6′ or so extension off the back of our house. It’s our laundry room. I’m VERY concerned…
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chemosphere
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Front door curtain
My 2-family row house has a typical front door with glass that leads to a vestibule. The vestibule has another door, also with glass, which…
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soundhoner
in Building Code 11 years ago
"Status: I - AWAITING INSPECTION REQUEST" - Permit from >10 ys ago Electrical
Hi, If a house being sold has an open (electrical, it seems) application/permit which is in the status “Status: I – AWAITING INSPECTION REQUEST”, from…
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jjq
in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago
Excavating Brownstone's Garden Level
We would like to excavate our “Garden Level” basement space in Bay Ridge. Ideally we need to drop the basement floor (yes, it is a…
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stuyheights
in Heating and Cooling 11 years ago
condensers on the roof - Crane cost estimate and recommendation
Does anyone know what we can expect to pay for a crane to get 3 condensers on the roof and have someone they can recommend…
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200average
in Landlord 11 years ago
Landord question
We are the only tenants in an owner occupied private house. We have a cat which the landlord approved prior to lease signing. We want…
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anon552
in Roofers 11 years and 3 months ago
AAA Roofing: Unfortunate experience
Based solely upon several recommendations in this forum, I called AAA Roofing to replace downspouts and gutters and to repair flashing on my roof. I…
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rhjmem
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
vinyl window recomendation
I am replacing vinyl windows in a two family home. Does anyone have any suggestions or recomendations regarding the replacement or brand of window?
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aravalittle
in For Sale 11 years ago
Left Over Blue Stone
Hi, I have 16 pieces of blue stone (1’x2′)….should add up to 32’Sq. from when we did the front yard. Maybe enough for a small…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Facade renovation
They Strip the paint from the facade using peel away, heavy duty paint stripper and low water pressure. They wash the same area using restoration…
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hamster
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Contractor no show for 2 weeks
What do you do if your contractor does not show up for 2 week? Also not returning any calls.
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nancib
in Roofers 11 years ago
Grout
I am looking for someone to grout a shower stall. It seems very hard to find a person to just do that. Does anyone have…
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soundhoner
in Building Code 11 years ago
"Status: I - AWAITING INSPECTION REQUEST" - Permit from >10 ys ago Electrical
Hi, If a house being sold has an open (electrical, it seems) application/permit which is in the status “Status: I – AWAITING INSPECTION REQUEST”, from…
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stickerhappy
in Masonry 11 years ago
Cleaning up exterior bricks
We installed a new planter retaining wall in our garden last fall made with reclaimed bricks. We picked them for their nice orange-ish color. Over…
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