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8104012

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Dishwasher installation

I’m planning to buy a dishwasher from (I’m guessing) PC Richards. Anyone have any experience with them coming and installing one into a place that…

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Updated 8 years and 3 months ago

8104012

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Dishwasher installation

I’m planning to buy a dishwasher from (I’m guessing) PC Richards. Anyone have any experience with them coming and installing one into a place that…

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JoeBushwick

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Styrofoam pellets littering the neighborhood

A building in my block is adding an additional floor and the addition is being clad in styrofoam insulation. The installation seems to involve sanding…

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Guarachon

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Fire Proof Entry Door repair

Hi group, my metal front door has shifted a bit in the frame and on hot days it expands and becomes very difficult to open…

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Guarachon

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Fire Proof Entry Door repair

Hi group, my metal front door has shifted a bit in the frame and on hot days it expands and becomes very difficult to open…

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desxwauovhratnlp

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Fed to Raise Rates 2 More Times in 2017

Fed to Raise Rates 2 More Times in 2017. Do you think this will have any effect on the Brooklyn and greater NYC real estate…

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Updated 8 years and 3 months ago

203k-contractors

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

FIREPLACE AND MIRROR

I just bought a brownstone in Harlem and I want to sell a couple of original doors and an stunning mirror with the wood fireplace…

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203k-contractors

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

FIREPLACE AND MIRROR

I just bought a brownstone in Harlem and I want to sell a couple of original doors and an stunning mirror with the wood fireplace…

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jerri-blank

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Blocked lot line windows - required to seal or brick up?

I’m looking at a loft in Tribeca that has lot line windows that were unfortunately blocked by new construction a few years ago. The odd…

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Northie

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for a construction superintendent?

We need to hire a “construction superintendent” related to upcoming foundational work that is part of our gut renovation in Brooklyn. Does anyone have a…

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Bill

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Permit needed for pergola on roof if you can't see it from street?

Hi, we have a patio deck on the roof of a brownstone. Its in a recently landmarked section of the UWS. The rear deck is…

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Updated 8 years and 3 months ago

LBoogie

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Does anyone have a washer/dryer combo? Worth it?

I don’t really want to go this route in my new house but currently I only have a washing machine. Anybody have a washer/dryer combo…

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desxwauovhratnlp

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Fed to Raise Rates 2 More Times in 2017

Fed to Raise Rates 2 More Times in 2017. Do you think this will have any effect on the Brooklyn and greater NYC real estate…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Window Repairs

So my apartment’s windows are huge, relatively new (aluminum), and crappy. The springs like to break and I’m about to replace the springs on the…

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

DO or DON'T: Architect for reno

I am in the early stages of considering buying/renovating a 3 unit townhouse that is approx 20×35. We would keep the 2 rentals as they…

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stuyheights

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Free stone

Free stones in bed stuy if anyone wants. Just8155 at gmail

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stuyheights

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Free stone

Free stones in bed stuy if anyone wants. Just8155 at gmail

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

DO or DON'T: Architect for reno

I am in the early stages of considering buying/renovating a 3 unit townhouse that is approx 20×35. We would keep the 2 rentals as they…

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sandro

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Plumber charge time-and-a-half without notice.

Had plumbing emergency on Friday evening, however, repairs started on Saturday (8 hrs). Got the bill for $2,500 and realized I was charged time-and-a half…

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Updated 8 years and 3 months ago

Sheffey

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Code for window gates in brownstone

I’m in the midst of a refi. The question has come up re:window gates. Do we have to cut and get latches or are they…

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