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lsilverbush
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Need ironwork for stoop gate
Our stoop gate has bars widely spaced enough that one can put their hand through and open it from the outside. We need an iron…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
A platform to review developers
Hello – Does anyone know of a platform where one can read (or leave) reviews about residential developers in NYC? Does it even exist?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
A platform to review developers
Hello – Does anyone know of a platform where one can read (or leave) reviews about residential developers in NYC? Does it even exist?
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ning
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
When/whether to complain about easement encroachment?
My neighbor and I share a driveway (with recorded easement). Unfortunately the narrowest width is 78” and it seems impossible to fit modern day cars.…
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cutgecflwived
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Navigating Site
Am new to site and have been reading prior posts. Is there way to view old prior posts without repeatedly hitting “load more” to pick…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recs for masons for structural work
I’m looking to remove a standard back door and window (brick exterior) and replace with a sliding glass door. This involves removing a brick column,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recs for masons for structural work
I’m looking to remove a standard back door and window (brick exterior) and replace with a sliding glass door. This involves removing a brick column,…
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southsloppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Sanitation ticket - 18" from the curb rule
I am sort of at a loss: 2 second ticket in less than 6 months for having trash within 18″ of the curb. I disputed…
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southsloppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Sanitation ticket - 18" from the curb rule
I am sort of at a loss: 2 second ticket in less than 6 months for having trash within 18″ of the curb. I disputed…
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ning
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
When/whether to complain about easement encroachment?
My neighbor and I share a driveway (with recorded easement). Unfortunately the narrowest width is 78” and it seems impossible to fit modern day cars.…
0
lsilverbush
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Need ironwork for stoop gate
Our stoop gate has bars widely spaced enough that one can put their hand through and open it from the outside. We need an iron…
0
citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
How to repair MDF beadboard above a sink?
Hi all, first – best wishes for health! Secondly, we made the (seemingly) bad decision to install beadboard behind a small corner sink, without a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Retaining Wall Permit
Do I need a permit to construct a 2’ tall retaining wall along property lines? Planning to put a fence atop it once completed. Assuming…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
How to repair MDF beadboard above a sink?
Hi all, first – best wishes for health! Secondly, we made the (seemingly) bad decision to install beadboard behind a small corner sink, without a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
First-time Landlord
Hi! The people on this forum have been very helpful in the past and I’m really hoping you can help me again. We are buying…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Restoring coal burning fireplaces in 4 story townhouse
Hi everyone- seeking advice on what to do with the 8 fireplaces we have in our house. We have two parlor rooms per floor, each…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Shutting down steam boiler for the season
Does it matter how you turn off a one-pipe steam boiler for the season, I’ve heard all things: flip the emergency shut off switch on…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
New Thermostat
Anyone recommend someone to run a new line from the heater to the thermostat. Wanted to move the thermostat from the ground floor to the…
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