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Bronx Real Estate Future

What year does everyone predict the Bronx will start seeing Brooklyn/Long Island City real estate prices?

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jen-kg

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Fence quote question

Once we can, we’d like to install 110 linear feet of 6ft tall cedar fence. I got a quote of ~$6,500 for material, labor, etc,…

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lucie

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

What's going on with permits now?

We have an electrical permit open. Job was done before lockdown sans hanging light fixtures. Our electrician is ready to do this. All his family…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Increase size of windows on garden level - rear

We have a 3 story in park slope and were considering the ubiquitous blowing out of the back wall on the garden level to let…

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petraalexandra

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Appraisal advice during a renovation

We’re in the planning stages of a renovation on 4 story townhouse we are about to close on. The plan is to complete half the…

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benoit

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Home Owner Insurance

I received my new Amica home insurance renewal proposal for 2020/21 . For a 2 family house 3 floor and basement . How much do…

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greenworks

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Help us liberate original mosaic entry tile from under ugly 80’s tile!

Hey there! We have original mosaic tile in our entryway, covered by heinous 80’s-era 12×12 ceramic tile. We are hoping to liberate it. We were…

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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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frerunda

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Plumber to add water spigot on roof and house exterior

We have a townhouse that was nicely renovated including a beautiful roof terrace. Now that I am socially isolated at home, I’d like to turn…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

frerunda

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Plumber to add water spigot on roof and house exterior

We have a townhouse that was nicely renovated including a beautiful roof terrace. Now that I am socially isolated at home, I’d like to turn…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Increase size of windows on garden level - rear

We have a 3 story in park slope and were considering the ubiquitous blowing out of the back wall on the garden level to let…

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benoit

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Home Owner Insurance

I received my new Amica home insurance renewal proposal for 2020/21 . For a 2 family house 3 floor and basement . How much do…

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geezee

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Mitsubishi Mini-Split Maintenance

Thinking ahead to when the sun might shine for real…does anyone have a contractor they recommend to do a maintenance of our mini-split system? Thank…

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Rental Agency for when I'm out of town?

I’ve got a three family in Bed Stuy – I’m planning on leaving town for a year and am looking for someone who will take…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

tcccorcoran

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Exterior Cornice Parts

Does anyone have a resource for exterior cornice carved wood parts. I need to replace several pieces of the cornice. Thank you

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bbrc

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Cost of moving electrical meter

Does anyone know what ConEdison charges to move the electric meter from outside your house to inside your house? The meter is currently covering a…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

tcccorcoran

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Exterior Cornice Parts

Does anyone have a resource for exterior cornice carved wood parts. I need to replace several pieces of the cornice. Thank you

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Window Contractor Recommends

I have a non- landmarked Brownstone in Bed Stuy – window replacement overdue- looking for a company – waiting for an estimate from Windows We…

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Rental Agency for when I'm out of town?

I’ve got a three family in Bed Stuy – I’m planning on leaving town for a year and am looking for someone who will take…

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ylocwigsmlediu

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Exterior wall masonry work

Looking for recommendation for contractor to do exterior work on brick wall covered in stucco. House is over 100 years old , semi-attached.

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