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ditmasmom
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
FS - white oak plain sawn long boards
leftover from our renovation we have 1 bundle of PA white oak plain sawn clear grade left – these are long boards – 7 to…
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matthewhickey06
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Seeking recommendations for custom cabinetry/shelving builder
Any recommendations for a cabinetmaker to make custom built-in shelves in the living room? Much appreciated!
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ditmasmom
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
FS - white oak plain sawn long boards
leftover from our renovation we have 1 bundle of PA white oak plain sawn clear grade left – these are long boards – 7 to…
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dianeg
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Pigeon Problem - Looking for someone to install bird spikes
Can anyone recommend a company that installs bird spikes? We have a 5 story brownstone and pigeons are landing on the building and leaving droppings.…
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matthewhickey06
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Roof Deck
I’m looking to build a new roof deck on a brownstone in BK. Any recommendations for a company that would do the deign and building…
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barbcny
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Where to buy used / reclaimed high end ranges?
Looking for affordable 36″ Viking/Wolf/Cornue range – used / floor model / etc.
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vthatcher
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Contractor Recommendation Needed for Fire Escape Maintenance
Hello all. I have a client in Brooklyn who has to do some maintenance to their fire escape and other fence work. The fire escape…
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Sheffey
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
WHO REALLY OWNS THE PROPERTY? Old titles, deeds and surveys
Hey folks! I believe that a garage next to my property may belong to me. The certificate of occupancy is in my file with my…
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vthatcher
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Contractor Recommendation Needed for Fire Escape Maintenance
Hello all. I have a client in Brooklyn who has to do some maintenance to their fire escape and other fence work. The fire escape…
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sew536
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Adding a floor on roof
Its a landmark area but i know its been approved on the block if it was set back from the front of building. Im not…
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barbcny
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Water main for sprinkler?
Any leads on good companies to install a new water main to meet sprinkler requirements for change of C of O?
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sew536
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
tenants in common VS condo/ co-op
Id kind of like to liquidate some of my home equity before the SHTF, I could just sell but I was wondering if there is…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Rent Increase
Hello Brownstoner, We have phenomenal tenants who signed with us last year and their lease is coming due next month. I am almost certain they…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Grading the yard
I’m grading my yard. Conventional wisdom seems to be to grade it away from the house so water doesn’t seep into the foundation. But wouldn’t…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Permit problems, fired contractor
Dear Forum members, Our former contractor did a near gut renovation on our brownstone, including new electrical and plumbing. I’ve just learned from BIS that…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Permit problems, fired contractor
Dear Forum members, Our former contractor did a near gut renovation on our brownstone, including new electrical and plumbing. I’ve just learned from BIS that…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Rent Increase
Hello Brownstoner, We have phenomenal tenants who signed with us last year and their lease is coming due next month. I am almost certain they…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Pocket shutters repair & stripping
The windows on the front of the house have 2 tier pocket shutters that fold into the side of the window. The paint is peeling…
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