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11215mark

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months 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 and 7 months 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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Updated 2 years and 6 months ago

dred21

in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months 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 and 7 months 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 and 7 months 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 7 months 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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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months 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 7 months 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 and 7 months ago

welcome

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months 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 and 7 months 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 and 7 months 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 and 7 months 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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welcome

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months 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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debbernst

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Neighbor garden adversely impacting mine

Thank you everyone for your tips and support. I wanted to reply to the original thread but it was closed? Someone mentioned a root blocker…

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costermieraia

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Architect vs Contractor?

Hello, I am beginning a renovation project on a two-family house – not a full gut renovation, but definitely some extensive changes to the garden…

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jrs84o

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Abnormal Runoff Problem Continues… Ugh…

Last night I diverted 100% of my roof rain runoff to the back property line, 40 feet away from the outside drain at the top…

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jcaren

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Intercom systems

We want to update the intercom system for 2 apartments in our 3 story brownstone and would like suggestions for different types of intercoms. Does…

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jcaren

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Intercom systems

We want to update the intercom system for 2 apartments in our 3 story brownstone and would like suggestions for different types of intercoms. Does…

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jrs84o

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Abnormal Runoff Problem Continues… Ugh…

Last night I diverted 100% of my roof rain runoff to the back property line, 40 feet away from the outside drain at the top…

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Jessie6272

in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago

Wood Stripping Class for Beginners

Hi Everyone! Three of us attended an introductory wood finishing class with Steve on Saturday. It was packed full of useful information such as: different…

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