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michellefk

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Roof Deck General Contractor

Can anyone recommend a general contractor for a steel roof top deck? Plumbing and pavers are part of the project. I need a contractor to…

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white-and-proud-in-plg

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Conversion of Brownstone into condo or co-ops?

Has anyone taken their 4 story brownstone and converted it into 2) duplexes? by way of a co-op or condo ? Where and how did…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

emilycgbk

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Terrific looking and flexible wall shelving/storage unit

We got a great floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit from Modern Shelving; but the dimensions (14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in.…

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emilycgbk

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Terrific looking and flexible wall shelving/storage unit

We got a great floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit from Modern Shelving; but the dimensions (14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in.…

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ewfan

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Blinds

Hi. We are moving into a new construction row house with 24 windows and 2 sliding doors. We need blinds and/or curtains as we have…

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donkinsella

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone Renovation - Neighbor Harrassment

I see a lot of posts favoring the neighbor to a renovation however, I’m hoping someone can relate and offer advice to me, the renovator.…

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namahs

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

DOB ECB Lien Violation - Retaining wall

We are looking to buy a potential property and noticed that there is a DOB ECB Lien violation opened since 2008 on the property. We…

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faboo

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

STAIRS

We have a small townhouse with very uneven floors -from 3″ – 5″ differences. We will be leveling the floors and putting in new floors.…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

blaqhole

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Fios Pole in backyard of property we want to purchase – what to do?

We’re looking to purchase a property that has a FioS pole in the backyard. 1. Does anyone know if Verizon makes home owners sign any…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

moriata

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Estimate on cellar digout and renovation?

Hello good people, we’re finally ready to start the Big Project – finishing our cellar in our two-family rowhouse in Clinton Hill. Right now it’s…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

voytek

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

10 closet doors with antique mirrors

I have 10 ( 5sets of left and right ) doors 90 1/4″ h x 24 1/8″ with the antique mirror insert that came off…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

blaqhole

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Fios Pole in backyard of property we want to purchase – what to do?

We’re looking to purchase a property that has a FioS pole in the backyard. 1. Does anyone know if Verizon makes home owners sign any…

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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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zacklouis100

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Appraiser for highest & best use study

I am looking for a great appraiser to put together an appraisal of my property as-is. I would also like them to provide a highest…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

zacklouis100

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Appraiser for highest & best use study

I am looking for a great appraiser to put together an appraisal of my property as-is. I would also like them to provide a highest…

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zacklouis100

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Design Team Reccomendations

Hello Everyone, I am looking to do some major renovations to my three story row house in park slope. The renovations I am considering include:…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

lorncntrn

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Wood burning Stove nuisance in Brooklyn, NY

A neighbor down the block uses a wood burning stove that stinks up the whole block. We can;t sleep with an open window because the…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

happycats

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Would anyone hire a painter that also repairs drywall and other similar repairs

that didn’t have worker’s comp insurance?

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

Springs

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Are permit (s) needed for this " renovation " in a co-op ?

Looking for advice about permits……wondering if a licensed GC needs to pull permits for any carpentry work, or if an expediter or architecht can do…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Williamson Natural Gas Boiler not heating enough

In our two-family, we have two Williamson gas boilers, one for each unit. The unit for the upstairs one is working fine, the downstairs unit…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

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