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jdlasser
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 8 months ago
Kidproofing Bannisters?
We live in an old house with steep staircases and a wooden bannister throughout. We have a baby that is getting more and more adventurous and…
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shatz
in Inspection 13 years and 8 months ago
Home Inspector Recommendation (Possible Mold Issues)
I have an accepted offer on a 20 year old condo in brooklyn & I am looking for a recommendation for a home inspector. There…
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Nomi
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Why is Furman Street suddenly two-way?
It’s totally harshing my mellow driving home! Now, when I’m stuck behind a tour bus, there’s no safe way to pass. What was a quick…
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Nomi
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Why is Furman Street suddenly two-way?
It’s totally harshing my mellow driving home! Now, when I’m stuck behind a tour bus, there’s no safe way to pass. What was a quick…
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wetbasementgal
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Lots'o'water in basement
Hi all! Have tried searching the achieves but having trouble getting the comments to load so I thought I would ask a much asked question…
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deano
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 8 months ago
Owning a 4-family vs. 3- & 2-family: extra steps?
Looking to close and move into a house that will continue as a 4-family. I know NYC considers 4-fams to jump into the multi-unit class,…
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snappyglitter
in Furniture 13 years and 8 months ago
Sleepless in Brooklyn!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e60f84f3638f-processed-httpmedia-cdntripadvisorcommediaphoto-s01c0a3d3uneven-beds-of-grandjpg.jpg My bedroom floor is seriously uneven. I’m talking hills and valleys like you wouldn’t believe. Long story short, the floor won’t be getting fixed…
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deano
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
Backyard door in bedroom as a "means of egress"?
If my garden level bedroom also has a back door into the garden, as well as two windows, does this count as a means of…
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anonCH
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago
Buyers agent question - are you locked in to a buyers agent due to a mere tel call 5 years ago ?
I recently saw an advert in the NY Times RE section for a property. I called the number listed on the property to see it.…
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anon552
in Heating 13 years and 8 months ago
Has anyone had any dealings with Budimex-Tribeca Construction Corp. d/b/a/ Radiant Heating NY?
Saw their truck in the neighborhood. Web site is adequately impressive, but voice mail system is not. Googled them and find they have “offices” in…
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diablorojo
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
public adjuster
Does anyone will recommend a very good and reliable Public Adjuster to deal with my building insurance company? Thank you for your help.
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morningbelle1
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
REPAIR OF 100 YEAR OLD PARKQUET FLOORING
Does anyone have a recommendation? A few of the boards in the boarder have cracked and should be replaced. I will need someone who not…
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honkytonk
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago
Black Spruce Properties
Has anyone ever done business with or purchased a home from Robert Cadoch of Black Spruce Properties?
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honkytonk
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago
Black Spruce Properties
Has anyone ever done business with or purchased a home from Robert Cadoch of Black Spruce Properties?
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likemike
in Property Management 13 years and 8 months ago
Who does the deed transfer to after death?
If a property only has one person’s name on the deed. What exactly happens to the property if the person becomes deceased? Does the property…
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padge
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 8 months ago
I just found out my new (rental) apartment doesn't have a certificate of occupancy. What now?
I moved into a new apartment in July. My roomates and I are the first people to live there since the building was renovated following…
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hooky
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Mold showing already after Irene flood clean up!!!
I got about a foot and a half flood in my entire lower level (where the bedrooms are) during Irene. I have already called insurance…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 8 months ago
Lease Template
Does anyone have a generic NYC lease template or know where I can download one? Any additional riders you recommend to add? Thanks.
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