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landlord
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Electrical upgrade for a commercial space
I have a commercial space that currently has 100amp service. I would like to upgrade to a 400amp service. Anyone has an idea on how…
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Run Joe
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Determining the value of a porch/deck
In evaluating 2 similar properties(one with deck/porch, one w/out), what kind of dollar figure or premium would you place on a property with a legal…
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landlord
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Electrical upgrade for a commercial space
I have a commercial space that currently has 100amp service. I would like to upgrade to a 400amp service. Anyone has an idea on how…
0
Run Joe
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Determining the value of a porch/deck
In evaluating 2 similar properties(one with deck/porch, one w/out), what kind of dollar figure or premium would you place on a property with a legal…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Video intercom small 6 unit brownstone
Hi All….seems to be a popular question but with no real answers…..we currently have voice only intercom in our coop and some of the apartments…
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merazhyder
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Exteriors
Facade contractors
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kassie319
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Ceiling/ exterior wall insulation question
I have a ceiling open for soundproofing. How should the +/-2″ space between the exterior brick wall and first joist be insulated? This morning is…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone facade restoration company recommendations
Good morning Brownstoner, We are in the process of getting estimates to restore our brownstone facade and wanted to see if anyone in the community…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone facade restoration company recommendations
Good morning Brownstoner, We are in the process of getting estimates to restore our brownstone facade and wanted to see if anyone in the community…
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kassie319
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Ceiling/ exterior wall insulation question
I have a ceiling open for soundproofing. How should the +/-2″ space between the exterior brick wall and first joist be insulated? This morning is…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Do I need a common staircase leading to the roof for a 4 family?
Hello Everyone. I am in the midst of renovating to a new 4 family. 4 floors-one apartment per floor. I was told by my architect…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
used kitchen appliances for sale - thermador double oven, cooktop and range hood
I’m selling 3 lightly-used high-end kitchen appliances – a Thermador Cooktop, a Thermador Double-Oven, and Best by Broan Range Hood. If new, the double-oven sells…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
GC hell
Long story short, we are at the end of our reno (just 5% retainage left, but that’s about $25,000), and our structural engineer will not…
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Stripping Painted Marble Mantel
I recently purchased a townhouse in Clinton Hill and unfortunately the previous owners had painted over the marble mantels and I want to strip the…
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JLater
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Apartment rental beginning in July or August
We plan to begin renting our apartment (3BR/2 BTH in PS) this summer (relocating out of state) and are still trying to determine if we…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Contractor requesting addt'l payment AFTER job completed?
Hi all – our cornice job FINALLY finished up on Monday, 9 months behind schedule. We have a contract with the roofer that was created…
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bkcommoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Is there a way to find owners who are renting directly?
Because of the nature of my job, no set salary, most major mgmt companies will not even look at my application. Despite the fact that…
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