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ps158
in Fencing 11 years ago
fence issue with neighbor
(sorry for the long post…) There is a 1-2′ high retaining wall that separates our yard from our next door neighbor’s. Their yard is 1-2’…
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freespirit
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
CO question
Good afternoon, all I have a question in regards to the CO issue – I have a 100 year old house with no CO on…
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ermagod
in Legal 11 years ago
Full Stop Work Order Court Case: Attorney?
We received a “full stop work order” because a DOB inspector “saw signs of work” being done in an unlocked vacant apartment (tools out, lumber…
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CGmodern
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Window replacement advice
Hi! Looking for some advice on replacing all of the windows on the front of our 3 story brick townhouse. Has anyone ever done a…
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ermagod
in Legal 11 years ago
Full Stop Work Order Court Case: Attorney?
We received a “full stop work order” because a DOB inspector “saw signs of work” being done in an unlocked vacant apartment (tools out, lumber…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
New Gas Water Heater
My plumber is asking $1,800 to install a 75 gallon water heater and $2,100 for a 100 gallon, is that a fair price?
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
New Gas Water Heater
My plumber is asking $1,800 to install a 75 gallon water heater and $2,100 for a 100 gallon, is that a fair price?
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
New Gas Water Heater
My plumber is asking $1,800 to install a 75 gallon water heater and $2,100 for a 100 gallon, is that a fair price?
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Maximum Allowed FAR
Hi Brownstoners, Can someone decipher this for me? “FAR as built is .84”; and “maximum allowed FAR is 1.35” Clearly this is my first time…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Staten Island Real Estate Brokers
Looking for a recommendation for real estate brokers on the North Shore area of Staten Island (Saint George, Clinton, Stapleton). Thanks Brownstoners.
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yahem
in Exterminator 11 years and 3 months ago
Scratching in the walls - need GOOD exterminator
Hello all – We’ve been hearing scratching in the walls but not seeing any critters. I want to get a good exterminator to come look…
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freespirit
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago
Window restoration vs window replacement
Hello, community! I just purchased a 100+ Victorian home with all original windows. All windows are in working condition, operable, glass intact. The sashes are…
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ditmasmom
in Roofers 11 years ago
Problem with Boiler Ignition
hello! we have had an issue with our boiler for about a week (I first noticed it when waking up in the morning and the…
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Kateruba
in Garden 11 years ago
free dirt / soil for your garden
Sorry, posted this in an incorrect forum, reposting in garden: I am getting rid of this dirt because I’m digging a foundation for a brick…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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chanaett
in Construction 11 years ago
Staircase repair: contractor or engineer?
The stairway in our building is a real mess; it needed some repair when we moved in 8 years ago, so you can imagine how…
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