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franknessmonster
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Little Wolf Cabinets and Cabinet Finishers
We’re renovating our tiny kitchen and are thinking of using this Upper East Side custom cabinet shop called [Little Wolf](http://littlewolfcabinetshop.com/index.php), and I was wondering whether…
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saletstone
in Mortgage 11 years and 10 months ago
Mortgage about to be denied after approval. Is mortgage broker acting correctly?
My husband and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. Our mortgage broker found a lender that pre-approved us for a mortgage,…
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InwoodHill
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Need a recommendation for a General Contractor who works in upper Manhattan
Hello, I have a 1930s Tudor house in Inwood (Manhattan) that while not a brownstone per se has many similarities. Looking for a general contractor…
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wildstar
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Necessary to change C of O?
Hello, Looking to renovate a legal 3 family residential building – will likely renovate to be used as 1 or 2 family. C of O…
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coopfornow
in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago
Lobby doors: open swinging in or outward?
We haven’t been able to find the answer on the various nyc gov sites. For a coop, class D4 Elevator building, we are installing new…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
Back flow preventer design and installation permits
I need to install a back flow preventer on my water main. I’ve been told these require plans from an engineer, DEP/DOB approvals, etc. Does…
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eagleman22
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 10 months ago
Wood Frame Facade Restoration/Renovation
Hi- I’ve got a 3-story wood frame house in Brooklyn (not landmark district) with old asphalt shingle/siding. I’ve done some searches in the Forum here,…
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blue1892
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
FHA Mortgage Rate Question
Hi All, Hoping someone may be able to help me out. We are in contract on a house, past appraisal and just received our commitment…
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condo13
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Reasonable Project Fee Schedule?
I’ve received a fee schedule from an architect that my contractor recommended and I was wondering if this seems reasonable to those who’ve done renovations…
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wildstar
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Necessary to change C of O?
Hello, Looking to renovate a legal 3 family residential building – will likely renovate to be used as 1 or 2 family. C of O…
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thomasnyc
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
DOB for kitchen sink/fixture replacement clarification
I’m getting conflicting answers about whether I need a plumbing permit to replace a sink cabinet and sink with a new one. It will go…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
Back flow preventer design and installation permits
I need to install a back flow preventer on my water main. I’ve been told these require plans from an engineer, DEP/DOB approvals, etc. Does…
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catboot
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Mystery invasive plant
Anyone know what plant this is? It’s very invasive and nearly impossible to get rid of. Grows incredibly fast and the roots are just everywhere…
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parksloperower
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Architect needed for plans.
We live in a narrow 2 family brownstone. We are looking to renovate the ground floor. We have no idea where to start and cost…
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going4broke
in Furniture 11 years and 10 months ago
Antique Louis XV Style French Walnut Armoire
Please see post on craigslist for photos http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/4503222188.html Antique Louis XV Style 19th century French Walnut Armoire Very good to excellent condition with some minor…
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going4broke
in Furniture 11 years and 10 months ago
Antique Louis XV Style French Walnut Armoire
Please see post on craigslist for photos http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/4503222188.html Antique Louis XV Style 19th century French Walnut Armoire Very good to excellent condition with some minor…
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housepoor
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
ECB Hearing...Do I Need a Lawyer?
I just got a summons for ECB hearing, a result of a DOB inspection of my sprinkler system related to how it was installed 75…
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ekrub
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
CURB VALVE BOX VIOLATION
After completing a 5 year Flow Test for the Sprinkler System with Fire Department, we were issued a violation for not having Curb Valve Box.…
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