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starfish11040

in Construction 13 years and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

Kate

in Taxes 13 years and 2 months 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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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

argylerd

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months 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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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

wannabebrownstoner

in Pest Control 13 years and 2 months 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 and 2 months 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 and 2 months 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 and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

bladesmama11

in Foundation 13 years and 3 months 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 and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

11231

in Flooring 13 years and 3 months 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 and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

stephanie

in Inspection 13 years and 3 months 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 and 3 months 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 and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

argentina

in Landlord 13 years and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

myalias

in Landlord 13 years and 3 months 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

MDR

in Flooring 13 years and 3 months 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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apollo52873

in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago

architect

I need an architect, looking for referal

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

elm_bk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

fire ladder - out the window or to the roof or both?

Hi, We are settling in to a three-floor south slope frame house that has been medium-renovated.  There is a very old ladder in a closet…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

acrobeat

in Other 13 years and 3 months ago

Free firewood

We’re cutting down a large tree in our backyard. Instead of paying for the tree company to haul it out, we’d like to give the…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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