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mystiky
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 9 months ago
Can my architect close the permit without the contractor's involment?
I have a small job (converting a roof into a terrace), for which all filings were done and approved by the DOB. The contractor agreed…
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homebuyer
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Do I need to buy materials for my contractor?
Hello When signing the contract with the contractor we had agreed to pay for certain materials. Throughout the renovation we had put shelves in some…
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amynyc86
in Inspection 12 years and 5 months ago
Home Inspector in Queens?
We are looking to buy a 2-family home in Bayside. Can anyone suggest a reliable home inspection company in Queens? Thank you.
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lyndapak
in Building Code 11 years and 9 months ago
New Home: Legally registered as 3-family but I'm using as single family
Hi there, I purchased my new home which is registered as a 3-family but no official C of O on record. I have no intentions…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Any way to calculate tax increases prior to a major addition/renovation?
We are looking at building an extension to our building (a 6 family) which would add approx 2000 sq ft of space. Our taxes are…
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brownstoneowner888
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a great Heating and A/C company for my new brownstone!
I am moving into a new brownstone and looking for a company / person to look at a new heating system (currently forced heat) and…
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brownstoneowner888
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago
looking for old fireplaces for my brownstone
Can someone tell me where to find Fireplaces for my new old brownstone? looking for 3\. My brownstone is from 1899.
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graceias
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago
How do I know if my fixture(s) are in need of resurfacing?
How do I know if my fixture(s) are in need of resurfacing?
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angelat
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation needed for small plaster patching and repair job
Plaster needs to be repaired around some window frames and a wall that was opened to facilitate a new chimney flue. This is a small…
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cberkeleyplace
in Appliances 11 years and 9 months ago
Venting Dryer through Basement Hatch vs. Ventless Dryer in Basement
Our building is currently considering installing a washer and dryer in our brownstone basement. One option is to vent the dryer out of the hatch…
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rsc3441
in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago
Ceramic or porcelain tile floor -- installer recommendation
Any recommendations on companies that install ceramic and porcelain floor tiles would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
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Green Mountain
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
American Restoration Tile
Lately, I examined a few ceramic, encaustic tiles from different manufacturers. (Like from England, not cement tile from Morocco.) I have had some new inquiries…
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microfiche
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace Filled with Rubble
When we bought our Victorian the fireplace is full of rubble which has a cast iron screen/guard in front of it. Hard to tell whether…
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gprotos
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Can you suggest a good handyman/woman for a small kitchen and bath renovation?
Hi, I’m in the process of purchasing a small apartment with popcorn ceiling throughout that supposedly has asbestos. We plan on testing this to confirm…
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patolucas
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a Vintage Two-Apron Tub
Doing a brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. I’m looking for a vintage tub for one of our bathrooms. Essentially, I am looking for one of those…
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ldbetta
in Heating 11 years and 9 months ago
Convert Oil Boiler to Natural Gas System or Dual Fuel System? Who to call?
I live in a self managed 8-unit co-op building in upper Manhattan. This is a five floor walk-up building with two small commercials small spaces…
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12thstreet
in Furniture 12 years and 1 month ago
Room And Board - Axis - Round Table base for sale
We have a Room And Board Axis round table base for sale. 80USD or best offer. http://www.theculturebite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/354101_top_W.jpg
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Bricks for patio retaining wall? And cost?
I want to build a retaining wall like a planter between my stone patio and garden area. I see ads for free bricks from demo…
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