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backeast
in Skylight 13 years and 4 months ago
Operable vs. non-operable skylight
We are installing a new skylight and trying to decide whether it should be operable or not. I am thinking it would be nice to…
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tylerderden1211
in Financial Services 13 years and 4 months ago
Refinance Questions - Lowest potential closing costs as % of loan balance
I’m looking into refinancing an apartment closed in 2011\. We already have a decent rate so the per month $ saved isn’t huge and our…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago
Does an Illegal Deck Get Grandfathered?
We bought a house almost six years ago and it came with an illegal wooden deck (both unpermitted and not steel), and I’m getting mixed…
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ProHeights66
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Radiators, Sinks, Tub, Toilet, Refrigerator -- FREE and almost free
The following are available for pick-up tomorrow (Tuesday) in Prospect Heights: –Green cast iron tub and matching green sink (50s vintage, good condition) — $50…
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hopper
in Sidewalks 13 years and 4 months ago
Sidewalk replacement-Average cost/referral?
I’m jumping into the deep end of the homeownership pool in Bed-Stuy. An early project will be to replace the cracked, uneven, 18 X 15’…
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deancollins
in Taxes 13 years and 4 months ago
this quarters tax increases
anyone else get a shock when paying their tax this quarter? our taxes for a 8 unit co-op went up $699 ($2,800 annualized) I’m pissed is…
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basementbound
in Cellar 13 years and 4 months ago
Digging out the cellar
I would like to have the dirt floor of the cellar of my brownstone dug out to increase the ceiling height. Has anyone done this?…
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sweetestlittlehouse
in Landscaping 13 years and 4 months ago
Getting a lawn on a deck.
I’m buying a building that is fully built out on the first floor ie, 20×100. I’ll be living upstairs and want a yard but…
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stevecym
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for Queensboro FLooring Corp
Ok, I have been using these folks on and off for a little while. not for anything big but maybe abrasives and at one time…
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stevecym
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for Queensboro FLooring Corp
Ok, I have been using these folks on and off for a little while. not for anything big but maybe abrasives and at one time…
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architerp
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Julio Bonete Recommendation
My wife and I have been planning our bathroom renovation for just under a year now and I received plenty of recommendations from the board.…
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minasimon
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Cable & internet Guru
Our electrician hard wired our home with all wires terminating into a closet. He recommended I hire a “cable” technician to install the patch panels…
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minasimon
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion for 1 Family
We started calling for estimates. One plumber told us we didn’t have to file for the conversion since we’re a 1 family home. Is this…
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cgfamily
in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago
My rental building (5 units) is considering a condo conversion where all tenants buy their unit. Any advice on this process?
Condo conversion of rental. Is it an long, complicated process? What sorts of issues should we address first?
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cgfamily
in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago
My rental building (5 units) is considering a condo conversion where all tenants buy their unit. Any advice on this process?
Condo conversion of rental. Is it an long, complicated process? What sorts of issues should we address first?
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
how to bid out a job for contractor/architect?
Hi, We have recently gone into contract on a house in the South Slope and are beginning to figure out how best to approach a…
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
Where can buy mosquito netting by the yard?
Hello all, I was looking for cotton mosquito netting to use on my porch. I’d rather go into a store and buy it rather than…
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brooklynchic
in Cellar 13 years and 4 months ago
Permit
Is it necessary to get a permit to rip out the ceiling in the cellar? If no, Should a contractor be hired or is a…
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