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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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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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ebsjb

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Which way do you face to determine which is the "right side fence" custom?

My neighbor wants me to replace a rotting fence that sits on the property line, saying it’s mine. He says the block uses the “right…

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Updated 2 years ago

ebsjb

in General Discussion 2 years ago

NYC code for property line fence responsibility?

I feel like I once saw a NYC code or rule that said you can ask your neighbor to pay for 20% of a fence…

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ebsjb

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Which way do you face to determine which is the "right side fence" custom?

My neighbor wants me to replace a rotting fence that sits on the property line, saying it’s mine. He says the block uses the “right…

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georginantony

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Renovation

Just bought a 1929 Co-Op in Scarsdale and need to ave all the doors of our apartment stripped of the multiple coatings of paint that…

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11215mark

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Signed contract or proposal?

Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…

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Updated 2 years ago

jakester

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Mini-Split contractor reco

Hi all, does anyone had a great experience or reco for a Brooklyn based contractor installing Mini-split/heat pump system? After digging into it, I’m feeling…

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11215mark

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Signed contract or proposal?

Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…

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metoth

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Chimney sweep recommendation?

It’s been nearly 10 years since I last had our chimney swept. Can anyone recommend a good service?

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dred21

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Room Divider Ideas

I’ve been on the lookout for a creative way to divide my space without the hassle of major renovations. I want something practical yet stylish.…

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jondee

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Mouldings

Hello, Anyone have a good contact for someone who can create nice wood mouldings? Im looking for 7 – 7.5 inches.

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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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jf

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

Injection Waterproofing in Cellar - Seeking Opinions

Hi everyone! I am finishing my cellar in my BK townhouse with a rubble foundation. Ground water in the rear of the cellar is seeping…

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Updated 2 years ago

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Front access gate to cellar

Our access gate to the cellar from the front garden is leaky – any guidance on who I go to for a new one /…

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solehappy

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

what is everyones electric bill?

duplex mini split ac june/july usage 1006 kwh bill $335.27

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Updated 2 years ago

welcome

in General Discussion 2 years ago

HPD Won’t Clear Violation

Has anyone dealt with the HPD on a housing violation and gotten it cleared? My mother inherited violations on a home she purchased many years…

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deanna.retzer

in General Discussion 2 years ago

American Water Resources Lawsuit

I recently posted here about how American Water Resources wrongly denied my claim for a broken sewer line and that I would be suing them…

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jalexa1218

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Lacquer / clear coat recs for 1930's Coop metal window and door frames?

Hi, I’d like to strip & clear coat the metal window and door frames in our 1930’s coop apt. Does anyone have advice or recommendations…

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metoth

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Chimney sweep recommendation?

It’s been nearly 10 years since I last had our chimney swept. Can anyone recommend a good service?

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