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BobMarvin
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 months ago
Parapet Inspections
As a follow up to the topic I started a few weeks ago, these FAQs from DOB answer some of the questions: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/parapets-frequently-asked-questions.page I was…
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menierchoc
in Bath & Kitchen 7 months ago
Spraypainting Kitchen cabinets?
Can anyone recommend a place to have kitchen cabinets spray painted that is reasonable? I am willing to take the doors and drawer faces upstate…
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homely
in Architectural Salvage 7 months ago
Is it oak or pine?
I can’t tell what wood this is. It comes from a Brooklyn brownstone. It is tongue and groove, 5/16th deep, 2 inches wide. Is it…
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melissalangdon
in General Discussion 7 months ago
Door for closet area under the stoop
Hi – Has anyone installed a door to the little closet/space under the stairs in their stoop? We keep ice melt, brooms, other supplies etc…
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dindy
in Renovation 8 months ago
terrazzo floor
Does anyone know a terrazzo installer that has samples you can see ? I am looking to do custom, possibly with shells, but would like…
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steam_man
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 10 months ago
Landscape Designer or Architect
My building is looking to do some landscape work and we have an awful lot of area (1/4 acre) to work with. We have a…
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asanc
in Real Estate - General 7 months ago
Gowanus
How do I go about applying for Gowanus?
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning service
Anyone know of someone or a company that is in the house cleaning business? Preferably someone who brings their own supplies.
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bk123
in Renovation 8 months ago
Building Materials
I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources
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stevenchurch
in Renovation 8 months ago
Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone
We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in Architectural Salvage 8 months ago
Various Entry Door Sets For Sale
I have three pair of entry doors for sale. two pair are actual brownstone style doors and the third is a pair of “barn” or…
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ppet456
in General Discussion 8 months ago
HOA legal entity?
Hi, all, I live in a 4-unit condo buildings where all owners are occupiers. We each bought our units from a sponsor, who converted an…
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snkrs3746
in General Discussion 8 months ago
263 prospect ave
Was it originally proposed as a 10 story 125 luxury apts? With underground parking?
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diannemorales
in General Discussion 9 months ago
Sidewalk repairs
I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…
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huesos
in General Discussion 8 months ago
Excellent Housing Court Attorney/Firm Needed
We need a top-notch attorney who regularly works in Brooklyn Housing Court. This is not an ordinary non-payment case but a complicated case where a…
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chipito
in Plumbing 8 months ago
Smart water monitor/shut-off systems
I don’t see any recent posts on this so am wondering if anyone who’s installed one (like the Moen Flo/Phyn/StreamLabs/FloLogic) can weigh in on how…
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cupotea
in Renovation 8 months ago
Glass for Brownstone Doors
Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?
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katiekeating
in Plumbing 8 months ago
Hydro jetting
So… after having a roto-rooter guy come out and snake the waste line that backed up all over our basement floor (hours before a dinner…
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