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Dip Stripping
Does anyone have a recommendation for a dip stripping company, something local in Brooklyn, Queens? I’m trying to avoid a trek over to NJ for the Dip n Strip there. I noticed some older recs for Park Slope Paint Strippers and DeGamba, anyone know of others ? Thanks
04/22/2011 10:49 PM
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What is This?
Does anyone know what this enormous pipe is coming out of the skylight? I need to rebuild the roof and I’m not sure if I can just take this out, or if it has some mysterious purpose that I’m not aware of. In it’s current form it provides ventalation for the bathroom, but I can’t imagine that I would need to keep something this large. Any info advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
04/07/2011 8:32 PM
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Plumbers for Oil to Gas
Has anyone dealt with Parkset Plumbing, or Approved Engery? I’m looking at these two companies to do an oil to gas conversion and wondering if anyone has thoughts/experiences with them that they would share, thanks
04/07/2011 12:06 PM
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time frame oil to gas
I’m wondering how long the process is taking for people to convert from oil to gas. A neighbor said he had this done within a week of consulting with national grid. How long are permits taking for others? Are people going with plumber recs from national grid, or going with their own plumber? What are people paying? What plumbers are people using? Thanks
04/04/2011 10:22 PM
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Recommendation for permastone removal
Does anyone have a recommendation for exterior work. I’m looking to remove permastone and then rehab/replace brick underneath. Thanks.
04/03/2011 3:12 PM
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Exterior/Interior Doors
I need to replace a couple exterior and interior doors. Does anyone have a recommendation, a place that has good quality and some unique selections? Thanks.
03/24/2011 10:45 AM
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Locksmiths
Does anyone have a recent recommendation for a locksmith? I checked out recent postings giving praise for a locksmith on 5th avenue. I checked it out it looks like there are two on 5th avenue. One is 5th Avenue Keyshop 222 5th ave 718-728-8143. The other is on 9th street called 5th Ave Key Shop 295 9th Street(718) 768-8643. It seems that the one on 9th street was recomended, but it gave me the creeps when I read a review by a woman who said she used the service and the guy was acting creepy, see post below. Any other recs?
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS368US368&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=5th+avenue+locksmith+brooklyn&fb=1&gl=us&hq=5th+avenue+locksmith&hnear=Brooklyn,+NY&cid=15752792233441302901
03/18/2011 11:45 AM
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Termites
Does anyone have a recommendation for a termite service? I need treatment for a three family building. Thanks
02/07/2011 3:28 PM
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What’s the current market rate for 2 bedroom in Park Slope?
I am wondering what people think the price would be for a rental in Park Slope in the area of 10th street, between 5th avenue and 7th avenue for a two bedroom (really one bedroom plus a den/office) on a second or third floor walk-up. Something basic and clean, no washer/dryer, no top of the line appliances etc. Thanks.
01/04/2011 10:27 AM
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Buying a Building With Tenants Included
I am in the process of purchasing a 3 family townhouse. When I went to sign the contract I realized that the seller intends to leave one of the current month-to-month renters in the building (even though the broker told me it would be delivered vacant). The current renter is paying under market rent (about two thirds of the going rate). I’m wondering what people think about inheriting a building with a tenant under these circumstances, rather than finding my own tenants. For example what if the person decides not to leave? What would be the process for eviction and how long would it take? Finally, would it be better to say no deal if the sellar won’t deliver vacant. Any thoughts, or comments would be appreciated, thanks.
12/23/2010 11:24 AM
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no-permits
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