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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Lining up ducts
Any recommendations for people to do duct work?
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zblaxghbenyptkoq
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Why are some brownstone doorknobs so low?
Does anyone know why some brownstone doorknobs are so low? I don’t buy the “people were shorter back then” theory, as I’m 5 feet tall…
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jacob.savitt
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Cellar Steps and Door
We need replace the steel doors, which leak and have broken hinges, from our front yard to the cellar and I’m wondering if there are…
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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Basement Dig
I appreciate there are variables, but simply, if anyone has dug out a basement in the past few years, what was the cost?
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mimi
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Looking for someone to do sidewalk shaving/grinding
Our house has been cited by NYC for a sidewalk violation (as were several of our neighbors). We believe we can correct the violation by…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Desperately seeking architect for simple job
Brownstoners, I am stumped. Seeking an architect for a simple plan needed for removal of a small extension, and submitting plans for a reno of…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
tax prep / accountant?
Hi, Owner occupying a 2 unit home as of this Fall and thinking I might need some help in getting my taxes properly filed this…
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curiouscat
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Are they tearing down the new construction at 535 Fourth Avenue?
Does anyone know what is happening at the very large construction site on 4th Ave between 14th and 15th? There was a stop work order…
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benji
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone architect
Hi, I am looking to start a brownstone reno in Cobble Hill soon. Trying to decide between using an architect to be a part of…
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11fiesta.el
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for Structural Engineer
Does anyone have a recommendation for a structural engineer? We are doing a small renovation on our townhouse and would like to remove a load…
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greenstuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Alt1 renovation or New building
We have a building site nearby where the developer has filed for an Alt1 renovation. The job description is “proposed 2 story addition to existing…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
It's a cold 48°f outside this morning. How's your heat working?
I’ve already got two emails this morning (it’s 5:30 am) from families saying their banging pipes woke them up last night and wanting to know…
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bk123
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Front step landing- zoning
I know front steps are a permitted obstruction. Is there any limit to the top landing size? not looking to do anything crazy, we have…
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fcendron
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Window seats
Hello i have an apartment in a brownstone in Manhattan and I want to build 2 window seats ( matching my wood shutters) under my…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Uh-oh. Odd beam found
While ripping out carpeting in our newly purchased home, I found a beam coming in though the subfloor and butting up to the wood floorboards.…
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duckwalk
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Condo Roof Rights and Solar Panels
The top floor owners of the condominiums in our complex have exclusive deeded use of the roof. In the almost 30 years that the building…
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lgwlcvqt
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Bleeding radiators, no water or air coming out of some
What to do if no water or air comes out when bleeding top floor radiators? First floor radiators have water but still not warm. Pressure…
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slopefarm
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Chimney sweep recs
We are overdue. Any reliable recs for a good chimney sweep?
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valery.brassel
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Pocket doors for sale from a Brownstone in Bed Stuy
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