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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
adapting a tv/stereo cabinet
i have a sold cherry (and solidly built) TV/stereo cabinet that fits an old fashioned tube TV (it’s made by Grange). We’re finally getting a…
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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
adapting a tv/stereo cabinet
i have a sold cherry (and solidly built) TV/stereo cabinet that fits an old fashioned tube TV (it’s made by Grange). We’re finally getting a…
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caruso151
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
7th Ave & 19th Street Beer Garden?
My husband said he saw people working on the site on 7th Avenue between 19th and 20th that was reportedly going to be a beer…
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Williams
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Charging tenants for heating
I’m looking into a four family which has an oil heating system. The owner stats that it costs $5600 a year (Could that be?? it’s…
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jackstraw
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
City cut down wrong tree.
The city identified a damaged tree in front of my house for removal but the tree removal crew cut down the wrong tree. Instead of…
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flyingdesigner
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Intercom Reccs
I’m in the midst of a gut on a two fam. We’re in the upper and I’d like to install an intercom while the walls…
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sophietheandroid
in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Permit Saturation?
Hey everyone. Long time, first time. There seem to be lots of knowledgable people here on the subject of DOB permits. I live on a…
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jackstraw
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
City cut down wrong tree.
The city identified a damaged tree in front of my house for removal but the tree removal crew cut down the wrong tree. Instead of…
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DouglasAlan
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
Asbestos - Wall Removal and Prudence vs. Paranoia
OK, so I was working in my new home, and I was banging away at the drywall that was covering my lovely brick fireplace. When…
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flyingdesigner
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Intercom Reccs
I’m in the midst of a gut on a two fam. We’re in the upper and I’d like to install an intercom while the walls…
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NorthSleeper
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Paying subcontractors
What is my legal responsibility here? I hired a GC to do some reno work on my home and mid-reno fired him for shoddy work. …
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Notifying tenants of new owner
We’re closing on a place next week and have 2 tenants in the building. I understand we need to provide them with a letter saying…
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brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Update 07/13/11
DOB has extended the get it done together program till end of August!!!
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sophietheandroid
in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Permit Saturation?
Hey everyone. Long time, first time. There seem to be lots of knowledgable people here on the subject of DOB permits. I live on a…
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grid3d
in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago
Coop Management Co's
Anyone have experience with TKR, Brownstone or Alvic? Any others worth considering for our Cobble Hill brownstone coop?
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pookshill
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 10 months ago
Tenants rights re: landords forcing construction/altering the apartment?
Hi there. My husband and I moved into a 2 bedroom apartment in a new-ish building just 3 weeks ago. We have an outdoor deck…
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ahmedmsaad
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Apartment renovation- Lighting Suggestions for Dark Railroad apartment
Hi everyone, I am renovating a rental in my building and want to help make the apartment more appealing to renters. I am putting in…
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lapinagile
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Discoloration on wood basement floor joists
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1e15023e5eb-.jpg While viewing an 1899 brownstone for potential purchase, was concerned about serious discoloration on the basement floor joists- see photo. Discoloration was both black…
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