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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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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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alexkaras1985

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Builder's Risk Insurance

Hi – does anyone have leads on Builder’s Risk or Construction Insurance for a homeowner to cover a gut reno? State Farm used to have…

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Updated 4 years ago

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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alexkaras1985

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Builder's Risk Insurance

Hi – does anyone have leads on Builder’s Risk or Construction Insurance for a homeowner to cover a gut reno? State Farm used to have…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Roof access ladder

Hello, we are planning to make roof access easier by installing a pull-down ladder to a lowered ceiling, then a short permanent ladder from there…

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Updated 4 years ago

winbrown

in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago

Boiler Options / Alternatives?

So… seems I need a new boiler…. and with the city’s push to move away from gas, and the fact that my gas bill was…

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Updated 4 years ago

deebeeeye

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Building Manager 3 Family Bed Stuy

Hi – Renting out two units in my brownstone and leaving town for 8 months – any suggestions for a building manager to be on…

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Updated 4 years ago

cbd tinctures

in General Discussion 4 years ago

A set of doors

Hi, We have a set of original brownstone heavy doors that we no longer need it because we are opening up the parlor floor. Is…

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cbd tinctures

in General Discussion 4 years ago

A set of doors

Hi, We have a set of original brownstone heavy doors that we no longer need it because we are opening up the parlor floor. Is…

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fgii

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Property Line ???

Hi all…. I have been living in my brownstone for over 20 years but JUST noticed – because I am installing a new fence -…

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Updated 4 years ago

fgii

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Property Line ???

Hi all…. I have been living in my brownstone for over 20 years but JUST noticed – because I am installing a new fence -…

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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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dss315

in General Discussion 4 years ago

In Search of Handyman

I am looking for someone to do a variety of small to medium size projects in the coming weeks/months- someone reliable – someone that others…

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Updated 4 years ago

anonystone

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Panel of glass replaced and door painted

One of the panels of glass on my double entry doors was broken by a previous tenant. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced company that…

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Updated 4 years ago

anonystone

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Panel of glass replaced and door painted

One of the panels of glass on my double entry doors was broken by a previous tenant. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced company that…

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dss315

in General Discussion 4 years ago

In Search of Handyman

I am looking for someone to do a variety of small to medium size projects in the coming weeks/months- someone reliable – someone that others…

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Building Manager 3 Family Bed Stuy

Hi – Renting out two units in my brownstone and leaving town for 8 months – any suggestions for a building manager to be on…

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Jimmy

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Help me find BEWISO windows!

Hi I am a GC in brooklyn and my architect spec’d for these extremely hard to find, BEWISO windows. Can anyone point me in the…

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mofish

in General Discussion 4 years ago

Gas vs. Heat Pump Conversion

Hello Everyone – We have a 4 story brownstone with two duplex apartments that has an ancient oil boiler. We need a new system and…

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