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joan
in Masonry 13 years ago
Need mason specializing in laying of bluestone in the garden and concrete pad.
I currently have a path and patio in garden that needs to be relaid professionally on a gravel and sand base. The area needs to…
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starfish11040
in Construction 13 years ago
I need a recommendation for a small concrete job
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone who will do a small concrete job. It includes: 1\. patching an area of 4 x 2 ft…
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Kate
in Taxes 13 years ago
Does certificate of capital improvement st-124 cover materials or just labor?
I read a previous thread about kitchen countertops qualifying as capital improvements and thus exempt from sales tax. I downloaded form st-124, but I’m not…
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argylerd
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
SOURCE FOR SHORTER BI FOLD DOORS
Does anyone know where we can buy bi fold doors shorter than 79″? The ideal size would be 76″ We have teice that cutting the…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Pest Control 13 years ago
Rats in the backyard?
We live in a ground floor apartment of a brownstone. The backyard was recently dug up and is in the process of being landscaped, and…
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argylerd
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
SOURCE FOR SHORTER BI FOLD DOORS
Does anyone know where we can buy bi fold doors shorter than 79″? The ideal size would be 76″ We have teice that cutting the…
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jazzbeezy
in Doors 13 years ago
Installing Interior Steel Door?
Forum- I live in an apartment where the elevator opens up directly into my apartment. It’s a small building (9 units), so it’s been ok…
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hatshepsut
in Flooring 13 years ago
Replace or refinish cracked etc. 100 year old floor?
I’ve read through a number of threads on flooring and I am still having trouble deciding what to do about the floor in our co-op…
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bladesmama11
in Foundation 13 years ago
Brownstone waterproofing
Can anyone recommend a contractor to waterproof or fix a wet brownstone foundation wall in the basement?
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mberglaw
in Taxes 13 years ago
Assessment Limitation
I am looking at buying a two family in Brooklyn and have a question on how much the property taxes could be. In looking at…
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11231
in Flooring 13 years ago
How Much Should One Extra Coat of Poly Cost When Refinishing a Floor?
We have learned that our contractor only intends to do two coats of water-based poly on our newly-stained floor. My understanding is that three coats…
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emilyfrances
in Permits 13 years ago
Major Renovation Qualifications
I recently posted a question regarding 2 family to 4 family conversion and the responses I received were very helpful. So happy to have found…
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stephanie
in Inspection 13 years ago
EXCELLENT inspection
I would like to recommend The Home Inspection Group, Ltd. Their website is www.professionalpropertyinspection.com I first spoke to Steven Baranello who gave me a lot…
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stephanie
in Inspection 13 years ago
EXCELLENT inspection
I would like to recommend The Home Inspection Group, Ltd. Their website is www.professionalpropertyinspection.com I first spoke to Steven Baranello who gave me a lot…
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kurtNYC
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
Can you inherit & use active permits on home purchase?
hi all, looking at a house that apparently has open and active permits – though a bit old at 2004 – for the conversion of…
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argentina
in Landlord 13 years ago
Legality of landlord requesting additional deposit when renewing lease
Rent is increasing and landlord is asking for difference in new rent and old rent for additional deposit? THis is a first in 9 years.THe…
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myalias
in Landlord 13 years ago
What is proper notice required for raising rent in market rate lease?
Hi everyone. I have a tenant under market-rate lease that expires end of this month (July 2012). Tenant is in contract to buy a house…
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MDR
in Flooring 13 years ago
WOOD FLOORING SOURCE
I’m looking for a good economical source for traditional solid wood t&g 3/4″ flooring. I prefer an unfinished hardwood like white oak, ash or maple.…
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