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jones.capitalltd
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Revocable Consent for Stoop
Hello Folks, I’m interested in talking to a homeowner who has experience with Revocable Consent for their stoop. My building extends to the edge of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Quiet through-wall/under-window air conditioner recommendations?
Hi, we have a unit where there’s a cutout underneath the windows for an AC (I believe that’s considered “through the wall” vs. a window…
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maryam
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Help with possible building violation?
I purchased a newly developed apartment in Bed Stuy last year, the top floor of a brownstone. The water heater is positioned at the end…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Metal grating
Where can I begin looking for a selection of metal grating that could be used for a bridge from the rear of the house to…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Lumber yards?
I’m building a fence with 1×4 cedar, and since I procrastinated, I’m having trouble finding it – Dykes in both BK and LIC are out…
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whalien
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Fixing a pitch problem in the sewer line .
Water/sewage keeps backing-up into our basement. This is a recently purchased gut-renovated home. After all the severe rains, major backups into the basement pit/trap keep…
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namahs
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
backyard drainage
We have been gradually seeing water damage at the rear wall in our basement. We have a drain going directly to the ground soil in…
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whalien
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
After rain sewage seeped into our basement. Backflow prevention device??
We recently purchased a 2-family in Bushwick. Earlier this week when we had those torrential downpours, the trap in the basement overflowed and quickly began…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Vinyl Siding - can it look good?
We are considering having new siding put on our house. My dream is Hardie but not only is it expensive, but I can only see…
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streaker
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Need recommendation for honest, reasonably priced oven repair person please
I have two gas ovens with electric igniters – a Friedrich and a Whirlpool and they both are acting dodgy. One has a burner that…
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mark10023
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Will pay commsion for a good deal
Will pay commission to anyone who can find a offmarket or short sale real estate deal below $1 million. Prefer a 3 story brownstone in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Quiet through-wall/under-window air conditioner recommendations?
Hi, we have a unit where there’s a cutout underneath the windows for an AC (I believe that’s considered “through the wall” vs. a window…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
plan b after seeding a lawn
This is the first full summer in our house, and in the spring, we seeded the lawn to grow grass. We weren’t really expecting much…
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namahs
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
backyard drainage
We have been gradually seeing water damage at the rear wall in our basement. We have a drain going directly to the ground soil in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Bluestone cost?
Hi – I’ve searched this forum extensively and I can’t find any recent pricing. Trying to figure out a fair price for ripping up pavers,…
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jtbqmmzcr
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Looking for an electrician that cares about design :)
We just renovated our backyard in Park Slope and are looking for an electrician to do a few small things: replace the floodlights with sconces,…
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