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pocketdora
in General Contractors 13 years and 3 months ago
Can I erect a 1000 lb shed on my parlor floor?
I am thinking of building a small wooden cabin inside my apartment to act as an extra bedroom. It’s a parlor floor apartment with a…
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mousta
in Insulation 13 years and 3 months ago
Leinster Asbestos Abatement Recommendation
I know a few people have recommended Leinster before but I thought I would give them a plug. They removed maybe 40 feet of pretty…
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argentina
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Boiler Conversion and LAA Process
We are undertaking a long-overdue boiler conversion. We have interviewed various licensed plumbers with prices ranging from $8,500 , $9,800 and $13,500. Aside from the…
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Where can I find a mosquito netted enclosed hammock?
Hello friends, Must be able to support 400lbs between two trees. Any suggest would be appreciated. Best regards Rafael Haney
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Where can I find a mosquito netted enclosed hammock?
Hello friends, Must be able to support 400lbs between two trees. Any suggest would be appreciated. Best regards Rafael Haney
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zucchini88
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Oil Tank
Just looked at a house in Brooklyn that has an old oil tank in the basement. The owner has already converted the house to gas…
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352now
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Splitting steam system?
Hi me and my partner live in a 4 story home, to avoid conflict we’ve decided that we need to have 2 separate heating systems…
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nyc_sport
in Appliances 13 years and 3 months ago
Viking Refrigerator Repair
We came home tonigt to a dead refrigeator. Despite many complaints about Viking refrigerators, this is the first needed repair in almost 15 years. No…
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dylan621
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Should Condo Associations Be Incorporated?
I had assumed that my condo association was an LLC or corporation but when I searched on the NY Dept of State website I couldn’t…
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JimmyLegs
in Masonry 13 years and 3 months ago
Water accumulating under stoop steps
In the little chamber under my steps there is always water or evidence of its presence. As far as I know, there are no pipes…
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dylan621
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Should Condo Associations Be Incorporated?
I had assumed that my condo association was an LLC or corporation but when I searched on the NY Dept of State website I couldn’t…
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clairebear246
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 3 months ago
Broker v. landlord responsibility
Several months ago, I broke my Park Slope lease in accordance with its terms (no penalties with 30 days’ notice). My landlord was fine with…
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1ststreetmom
in Permits 13 years and 3 months ago
does removing a kitchen require change in c of o
in a 1920 house, that has a 2 family c of o, if we remove the kitchen on top floor and replace with a laundry…
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zucchini88
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Oil Tank
Just looked at a house in Brooklyn that has an old oil tank in the basement. The owner has already converted the house to gas…
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fenderwasher
in For Sale 13 years and 3 months ago
Antique tin ceiling panels for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50057bd093146-.jpg Approx 50 SF of “leaf pattern”, approx 125 SF of “diamond pattern”, and approx 800 LF of trim. $60 OBO.
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zerocool
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Decorative concrete for basement floor- Need recommendation
I’m looking to replace carpet in my finished basement with a polished concrete floor. Can anyone recommend a contractor who can pour self leveling concrete,…
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BrooklynBased
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 3 months ago
DOB disapproval
We’re following a construction job in the neighborhood, and noticed on the DOB website that the permit application (for an A1 conversion) was “disapproved.” Is…
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kteiro
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
Seeking Installer for Bathroom Grab Bars
I’m looking for someone with the tools and expertise to install two grab bars in tile in a bathroom. Bonus if you can also re-do…
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frankston
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
Does anybody know who the architect is that did 44 Monroe St Bed-Stuy? Its on the market currently, I'm looking for an architect to work with. I own a town house in Clinton Hill.
Architect 44 Monroe St, Bed-Stuy??
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