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costermieraia
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Front Doors
Seeking advice for front door replacement options that are something other than full bespoke carpentry. We are in a landmarked district, so I know there…
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jwydcrqmztn
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Paint Stripping Pros Recommendations
My wife and I just moved to a 1928 co-op apartment in the east village. We realized how many layers of paint that has been…
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ovbcgzyflcvwei
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Estate Sale-- Crown Heights
Every Sunday in September and October EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS from 12-1:30pm Location and time details on flyer. NO CASH–ZELLE ONLY. [White and Green Bold and…
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ovbcgzyflcvwei
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Estate Sale-- Crown Heights
Every Sunday in September and October EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS from 12-1:30pm Location and time details on flyer. NO CASH–ZELLE ONLY. [White and Green Bold and…
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natgin
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Sidewalk Repairs
Our insurance company is requiring some sidewalk repairs at our brownstone, so I’m looking for Contractor Recommendations. We’re in a landmarked section of Ft. Greene,…
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augiesasso
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Backyard Fencing: Who's responsible?
I have a backyard with fencing on three sides of my property (4th side is my house). My fence abuts three different neighbors’ fences. In…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Annual Parapet inspection law now in effect. LL 126-covers many of us
Sigh, this city. When I first read about it I was like “surely there’s an exception for non-multi family properties” but alas I can’t find…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Current window installation cost (Marvin, landmarked)
I know this is a common topic – just wanted to confirm if $2k per window is the going rate these days for installation of…
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frankalvarezrrt
in General Discussion 2 years ago
What is the average cost of a cedar fence?
What’s the average total cost of a cedar backyard fence? I got an estimate of around 13k for 75 feet of knotty cedar. I have…
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dkfndtxstrg
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Construction Supervisor
Anyone used a construction supervisor to oversee work on your house? We are towards the end of a fairly minor job, but are having to…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Rewiring house
How long was the process of rewiring your house? How many floors? Did they break holes and snake the wiring or break the walls from…
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WonTon
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Remove iron security gate and replace double hung window with casement
I’d really like to get rid of the ugly iron security grated door that swings out onto the fire escape outside my bedroom window. It…
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We are in the uncomfortable position of living in upstate NY while our house in Greenpoint is being gut-renovated. I like the GC and trust…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years ago
NYC Condo Tax abatement for non-owner occupied condos
I own a condo in nyc that I’ve rented out since 2018. I noticed my July 2023 property tax bill jumped 25% and it’s because…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Annual Parapet inspection law now in effect. LL 126-covers many of us
Sigh, this city. When I first read about it I was like “surely there’s an exception for non-multi family properties” but alas I can’t find…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years ago
NYC Condo Tax abatement for non-owner occupied condos
I own a condo in nyc that I’ve rented out since 2018. I noticed my July 2023 property tax bill jumped 25% and it’s because…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Salvaging 100 Year Old Doors
Referring to the “Dutchman” process… I’m not so worried about doing the Dutchmen, but I am worried that the doors no longer have crisp edges…
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ysabil
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
About to start a significant (not gut, but extensive electrical, plumbing, some reconfiguration, etc) renovation of our 3 story Park Slope brownstone. Contract signed with…
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