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Hanging pictures in plaster over metal lath
Any tips in hanging pictures in 1940s apartment walls that are plaster over metal lath? It sounds pretty hollow in there, but I can’t locate…
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danm
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone Stairs Refurbish
Hi All, We need to have our stairs redone. Does anyone have a brownstone repair company that they like? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Lintel repair
Does anyone have suggestions for how to get a cracked lintel repaired? And dealing with the crack in the bricks above the lintel? Thanks! I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
acting as own general contractor
My husband and I are now hoping to buy a 2-family house that needs a gut renovation and turn it into a 1-family home (perhaps…
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unkfxirwczntvmod
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
In-Wall mailbox repair
We recently renovated our 8 unit coop vestibule. In the process, the tile that surrounds the in-wall mailbox was replaced. During the renovation, something happened…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Seeking darker cornice paint color recommendations, please!
It’s really hard to envision how the paint will look so I’m hoping someone can share the color they used and liked. We have lighter…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Local Law 152
Has anyone done the gas piping inspection to comply with Local Law 152? Who did you use? Any recommendations? Cost? Has the city given any…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Local Law 152
Has anyone done the gas piping inspection to comply with Local Law 152? Who did you use? Any recommendations? Cost? Has the city given any…
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adrienneh
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
ISO Real Estate attorney recommendation
Hi all, I live in a poorly managed coop. My upstairs neighbors have NO rugs and tiled floors. They also seem to have a VERY…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Cost to paint one whole floor
Our top floor tenant is moving out, and we need to paint everything white. It’s about 750 square feet including closet interiors and such plus…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Cost to paint one whole floor
Our top floor tenant is moving out, and we need to paint everything white. It’s about 750 square feet including closet interiors and such plus…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
NEW WINDOWS
Hi – my windows are over 30 yr old vinyl windows that need to be replaced- I’m looking for a recommendation on new not expensive…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Lintel repair
Does anyone have suggestions for how to get a cracked lintel repaired? And dealing with the crack in the bricks above the lintel? Thanks! I…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Worth it to install water line for fridge water/ice maker in rental?
Renovating a higher quality rental unit and trying to figure out if it’s worth it to add a new water line to supply the fridge…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Radiator directly against Sheetrock wall?
Is there any issue (besides painting) with installing radiators basically directly against the wall? I want to add at least 1” of rigid foam insulation…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 7 months ago
Wiring for rental apartment- what do people expect?
There is ancient phone wire and no cable connections for tv or internet. We are renovating and wondering what to try to run in the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Chandelier/ceiling medallion placement
We’re continuing to do a “respectful modern restoration” of a brownstone parlor floor that had all of its original detail stripped out in the 1930s/40s……
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hanging pictures in plaster over metal lath
Any tips in hanging pictures in 1940s apartment walls that are plaster over metal lath? It sounds pretty hollow in there, but I can’t locate…
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