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annieo
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Going from a 3-family C/O to a 2-family
Hi–my family and I have brownstone in Sunset Park. The C/O is for a 3-family, but it was renovated to function as a 2-family (duplex…
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ejalbk
in Heating 13 years and 9 months ago
Inspector Visits with No Heat Violations Given?
We have a rent-stablizied tenant that is constantly calling NYC to send out a heating inspector. The inspectors have probably been in the building 15-20…
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snarkolepctic
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
Design/Build recommendations for frame row house?
Would love suggestions for Design/Build firms. We’re looking at a small 3 story frame house where space will be at a premium. The house requires…
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hillel
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace job - looking for competent fireplace who know about gas inserts and brownstone chimneys
We bought a house from a family member in 2007 and have been using a gas fireplace (model mendota D 40 insert) as our main…
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annieo
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Going from a 3-family C/O to a 2-family
Hi–my family and I have brownstone in Sunset Park. The C/O is for a 3-family, but it was renovated to function as a 2-family (duplex…
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ryebread11
in Accounting 13 years and 9 months ago
Need Account Recommendation for New Two-Family Rowhouse Owners
So I guess it might be time to stop doing our own taxes. We bought in Dec 2010 and I fear I might not get…
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FishieFishie
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a CHEAP painter
I’ve sometimes seen posts here recommending wonderful painters, but right now my main consideration is price. Do you have anyone competent who you recommend who…
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metaphase
in Inspection 13 years and 9 months ago
Accurate Home Inspectors (Matt Barnes) versus AVT (Joe Pasaturao) for townhouse inspection?
Any advice on whether to go with accurate Home Inspectors (Matt Barnes) versus AVT (Joe Pasaturao) for a townhouse purchase inspection? I found talking to…
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guest4
in Lumber and Building Materials 14 years ago
Free - letter box
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3036bc7d746-.jpg Made in USA (I think), new never installed letter box by Auth-Florence. I have the semi-recessed collar but you can order the full surface-mount…
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stricklands
in Pest Control 13 years and 9 months ago
What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.
Enter Your Question
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bk_homeslice
in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago
plumbing and elecrtical
hey brownstoners, how do i know if the house i just bought needs the electrical and plubming updated? I havent done an inspection yet, but…
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vlhnyc
in Security 13 years and 9 months ago
Holiday tipping: doormen vs. security guards
I’m wondering how much folks tip security guards at their buildings vs. actual doormen. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
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bkvfx
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
C of O question
I’m looking for some advice regarding a certificate of occupancy. I am getting ready to do a renovation on a four-story two family house.…
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grimacenyc
in Demolition 13 years and 9 months ago
demolition reccomendation needed
Hello- I am looking for the recommendation for a demolition firm, that could perform a demo on a 3-story dilapidated frame house in Brooklyn. The…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 9 months ago
How long does it take for a condo building to receive their Certificates of Occupancy?
I didn’t find any info in nyc.gov. I’m hopeing someone here has an aswer.
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Lion55
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
Window installer
Can anyone recommend someone (who knows what they’re doing) to install 7 aluminum windows with capping. I would use LWP, who has installed windows for me before,…
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bk_bstoner1
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago
Kitchen Reno trends and recs?
Howdy stoners! Just wondering if anyone had any recs for custom kitchen cabinetry? I know styles vary from person to person but just also wondering…
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nf85
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 9 months ago
Is there anywhere in Brooklyn to get paint mixed to match a wallpaper sample?
I’d like to paint our entryway the background color of the wallpaper in our vestibule, and don’t know of anyone in Brooklyn who has one…
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