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ditmasmom
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a possible buried oil tank
hi all, I am interested in a buying a house and upon inspection it was determined that there was a possibility of a buried oil…
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ooutside
in Demolition 11 years and 9 months ago
Ideas for selling demolition materials (old boilers, wood floors, etc.)?
We are closing on a Brooklyn frame house that was renovated in 2007 with rental grade furnishings in most of the house. We are planning…
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jurkhenry135
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
What are some types of emergency/temporary roofing repairs?
What are some types of emergency/temporary roofing repairs?
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owest
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 9 months ago
Chimney Co Recommendations needed re installing liner
Hi Need recommendation for chimney co. from people who had liner installed. Anyone have their top floor wall broken to fit the liner in? Thank…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
To Dip or not to Dip? Need tons of wood stripped
We are closing on a gut rehab soon and have pretty much purchased a shell. The only thing left in the entire house for the…
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travellingvirgochick
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Installing a washer/dryer in my rental unit
Hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend either a GC who would undertake a small project like this or a handier handyman. We are…
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lyndapak
in Building Code 11 years and 9 months ago
New Home: Legally registered as 3-family but I'm using as single family
Hi there, I purchased my new home which is registered as a 3-family but no official C of O on record. I have no intentions…
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hbranty
in Sewer 11 years and 9 months ago
Advice Needed: Street Access and Sewer Line replacement July 21
We live out of state and have hired a sewer company to replace our sewer line and water main next week. Just learned we need…
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ooutside
in Demolition 11 years and 9 months ago
Ideas for selling demolition materials (old boilers, wood floors, etc.)?
We are closing on a Brooklyn frame house that was renovated in 2007 with rental grade furnishings in most of the house. We are planning…
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bkliving
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Marble mosaic tile sealant
Hello, We are about to install about 60 square feet of marble mosaic penny tile in our bathroom floor. (Bianco Carrera) Looking for the wisdom…
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slopebob2233
in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago
Waterproofing Contractor?
Looking for a waterproofing contractor to find leak(s) on the back of a 3-family apartment in Bed Stuy. Suggestions please?
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smboyd636
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Separting Apartments in 2-Family Brownstone
I have a 2-family brownstone in the ‘typical’ (I think) layout for the neighborhood – bottom duplex apartment with another apartment on the 3rd floor.…
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parksloperower
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a ductless mini split system
I currently live in a 15′ wide row house. I’m looking for a minisplit system for 2 floors. Both floors are open plans. The ground…
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lilitrue
in Expeditors 11 years and 10 months ago
Expeditor Consultation needed
I’m looking to hire an expeditor for an hour meeting to review whether it is possible/impossible to build up in my 4 unit 1910 coop…
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lz26
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago
artisanal sink repair/ refinishing
We have a great small powder room sink in our house we would like to refinish. Anyone know of a good/economical refinisher? We also need…
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lz26
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago
artisanal sink repair/ refinishing
We have a great small powder room sink in our house we would like to refinish. Anyone know of a good/economical refinisher? We also need…
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lz26
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
refinishing small sink
We have a great small powder room sink in our house we would like to refinish. Anyone know of a good/economical refinisher? We also need…
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mystiky
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 9 months ago
Can my architect close the permit without the contractor's involment?
I have a small job (converting a roof into a terrace), for which all filings were done and approved by the DOB. The contractor agreed…
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