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architerp
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for a bathroom exhaust fan? I’d possibly like one that is humidity sensing but is it worth it? Obviously also something…
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Cobblekrill
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Awkward!
Here is an awkward situation I could use help with…We hired a designer (not an architect, but her husband is) to do our renovation. One…
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JIsadora
in Brownstoner 13 years and 5 months ago
condo taxes after tax abatement ends
Hello all, I’m looking at a new condo development (priced under 500K) with a 15 year tax abatement. according to the broker, during the first…
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chrissie
in Brownstoner 13 years and 5 months ago
SANBORN MAPS (obtained by private homeowners)
PLEASE –NO ANSWERS FROM PROFESSIONALS SEEKING PROJECTS– THANK YOU Has any private homeowner been to 209 Joralemon St for the purpose of obtaining…
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callalily
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Water hammer
When I turn the water off quickly at the kitchen sink, the pipes make a huge racket. It’s even worse at the kitchen sink on…
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mhughu
in Accounting 13 years and 5 months ago
1099's to workers of buildings
Our coop’s accountant has informed us that it is now a law to give 1099’s to those who make over $1000. We are having a…
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mcll
in Masonry 13 years and 8 months ago
concrete mix for stone foundation
I have been looking into this now for a while now and have been getting conflicting opinions. some of the mortar from our foundation as turned…
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steveyp
in Masonry 13 years and 6 months ago
can anyone recommend a stucco man for exterior wall repairs
cracks in stucco on exterior wall of bulkhead
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maxw
in General Contractors 13 years and 6 months ago
Has anyone used C& M Contracting Company? What was your expertience?W
We need to build a full staircase from outside of our house down to the cellar.
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wilso26941
in Financial Services 13 years and 5 months ago
New Construction Financing
Anyone out there had any luck getting a mortgage on 2-family ground up construction? Or even mixed use, 1-family over retail? Thanks.
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liz2
in Landmarks 13 years and 5 months ago
Landmarks Question
Hi everyone, I live in a landmarked brownstone that was chopped up into condos. We just got a letter from some “Architectural Trust” stating that…
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granite
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
I want to buy countertop
I want to buy countertop???but I direct buy from china.
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architerp
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for a bathroom exhaust fan? I’d possibly like one that is humidity sensing but is it worth it? Obviously also something…
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nintzk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago
Skim Coating...cost and recommendations
Im looking to have an approximately 700-800 sq. ft. apartment skim coated. This is going to be an apartment for rent, so I do not…
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homemakeover
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 5 months ago
Home Makeover Show Casting in Brooklyn
Hello Brooklynites, I’m casting a home renovation/makeover show in the NYC area and we are hoping to find some energetic and interesting people (musicians or…
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wilsonpayton
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Brand New Waterworks Tub $4000
Brownstoners- We are selling a beautiful new (never used) white “Classic 3″ Drop In / Undermount Rectangular Bathtub from Waterworks. The dimenseions are 60” x 31″…
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metaphase
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago
lpc approval for window screens?
It looks like landmarks approval is required for installing exterior window screens, which falls under the category of storm window. We do not have screens…
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orrsuz
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Advice on FSBO
Wondering if anyone has any experience with the process and could provide some tips on doing this?
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