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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Does a backyard downspout need to be connected to the main sewer line?
Does a gutter downspout legally need to be connected to the main sewer line or can it just pour into the backyard? There is only…
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lschalet
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Who to hire for dealing with leak in tenant bathroom due to rain?
Small bathroom on garden level and rain came in and seeped through party wall who to hire!??
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jaskin
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Smoke Barrier (soffit) required in Kitchen?
I am renovating a 3-unit townhouse in Brooklyn and I am unsure if the kitchen (not kitchenette) in one of my units is required to…
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scottlevinson100
in General Discussion 4 years ago
No Co-Broking -- How Common/Legitimate?
We are new to buying in the NYC real estate market. We’ve been seeing places on our own as well as speaking with a buyer’s…
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ib28
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Using a 2-family townhouse as a 1-family
I’ve searched here and google for the answer and can’t find it. We are renters looking to buy a townhouse to use as a single…
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olnqydhyugz
in General Discussion 4 years ago
HVAC Maintenance Contract
I recently bought a row house with central AC/heat supplied by an air handling unit on the roof. The previous owners had an annual maintenance…
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olnqydhyugz
in General Discussion 4 years ago
HVAC Maintenance Contract
I recently bought a row house with central AC/heat supplied by an air handling unit on the roof. The previous owners had an annual maintenance…
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mofish
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Demo permit?
Hi – Our basement is semi-finished, but the work was done a long time ago and without a permit. It is just drywall and an…
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago
Does new brownstone insulate?
Our new facade was finished in July. My husband swears the house is warmer in this cooling weather than it used to be. I’m not…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Collect rent overcharge
I lived at a major Brooklyn developer’s large rental building for 4 years and discovered they were charging rent in excess of the legal maximum.…
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lschalet
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Who to hire for dealing with leak in tenant bathroom due to rain?
Small bathroom on garden level and rain came in and seeped through party wall who to hire!??
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Plumbing recommendations for a total renovation
I’m looking for recommendations for plumbers for a total renovation of a 4 story townhouse. I could also use anyone’s finger in the air sense…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cannot find the source if the leak
We have a leak into parlor floor bathroom, we cannot figure out the source. Anyone had a good experience with a plumber with a similar…
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anonystone
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Slanted Floors.
I have a brownstone that has two top floors slanting and am not sure what steps to take to get it fixed. Is it usually…
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somuchwork
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Gas inspection
I received a post card from a plumbing company telling me that I needed to have a gas piping inspection done. I own a mixed…
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 4 years ago
GC contract error- misquoted 22k!
Hi all- we have an unusual situation, and our architect has not experienced it so I thought I would ask here. Our GC just informed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking ceiling fan recommendation
I need to replace one ceiling fan and add another in my apartment. Can anyone here recommend specific brands that are reliable and easy to…
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