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dangermouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
On the DOB website under Job Filings, who provides the "Estimated Total Cost" ?
The DOB or the Contractor??
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no-permitz
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Where/how to sell old door?
I got an old front door that turns out to be the wrong size. I paid $850 for it, including restoring it. Any ideas where…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Moving a sink
The kitchen in our new place has a very strange layout with nearly all of the windows covered by appliances, because, you know, God forbid…
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anotherposter
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Contractor for smaller jobs
I’m having a heck of a time finding someone to take on our smaller list of jobs in our Brownstone. All the recommended contractors seem…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
opening up walls
need experienced contractor expert in opening up walls
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vogel.signup
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Functional Steps
I am considering a purchase where I would need to replace the internal steps (one flight), and would hope to make them a functional part…
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vogel.signup
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Functional Steps
I am considering a purchase where I would need to replace the internal steps (one flight), and would hope to make them a functional part…
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ditmasmom
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Source to buy hardwood?
hello, we are taking out the original wood floor of our kitchen and looking to replace it with select white oak (rift and quarter) 2″x…
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ditmasmom
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Source to buy hardwood?
hello, we are taking out the original wood floor of our kitchen and looking to replace it with select white oak (rift and quarter) 2″x…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Removing street tree for curb cut installation?
I would like to apply for a curb cut permit and from zoning perspective I assumed I would get approval from DOB. But there is…
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gpardlo
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for Schluter shower installer
Hi Everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a contractor for a bathroom renovation that includes building a new shower. Specifically, I am looking for…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Removing street tree for curb cut installation?
I would like to apply for a curb cut permit and from zoning perspective I assumed I would get approval from DOB. But there is…
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jose-d
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Builder's risk policy
Hi we are buying a brownstone that would require a complete renovation (not gut)and were told that we need to get builder’s risk policy insurance…
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beckyp17
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Urban Gardening and food storage?
Have any of you had any success with gardening indoors? Specifically veggies? I like to keep a lot of ingredients on hand as well. Do…
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beckyp17
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Urban Gardening and food storage?
Have any of you had any success with gardening indoors? Specifically veggies? I like to keep a lot of ingredients on hand as well. Do…
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content50
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for rewiring townhouse
I need to update the Internet/coax that is running through my 120+ year old townhouse in Clinton Hill to better cables (cat5 to cat6) and…
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Large wooden fireplace mantel for the taking
Prior owner had already removed the fireplace mantel in the pics below. At this point, we’d prefer to give it to someone that could restore…
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anotherposter
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Contractor for smaller jobs
I’m having a heck of a time finding someone to take on our smaller list of jobs in our Brownstone. All the recommended contractors seem…
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