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spaceaddict
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 4 months ago
Buying a Brownstone for under 500K
I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…
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jtv
in Doors 14 years and 4 months ago
Experience with Upstate Door?
Has anyone used the company Upstate Door? Any feedback positive or negative?
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tgiardina
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 4 months ago
Can we store stuff at our new house if we didnt get the C of O yet?
We are finishing up our new house…Calling for inspections and all that fun stuff. We are trying to find out…can we start storing stuff there?…
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ari11210
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 4 months ago
Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker
I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…
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tracyj
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 4 months ago
What are the pros and cons of buying into an HDFC co-op?
Hi there: Does anyone have any experience with HDFC coops, both positive and negative, that you could share? I’ve been looking into purchasing into a…
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Akidovic
in General Contractors 14 years and 4 months ago
Recco for General Contractor - Beer
I’m a long-time reader, first-time poster, but created a BS account specifically to recommend our contractor – Thalal Beer. I hope this is the right…
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DouglasAlan
in Soundproofing 14 years and 5 months ago
Soundproofing the Ceiling - Cost?
How much would it cost to have someone soundproof our ceiling? It’s a private house, and we’re looking at just the one floor of about…
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ProspectWitch
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago
Painting Cabinets
We have some old, crappy kitchen cabinets (Ikea, at least 15 years old) that I hate. I think we are probably only a few years…
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ari11210
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 4 months ago
Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker
I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Shade Sails
Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Shade Sails
Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…
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evesieg
in Doors 14 years and 4 months ago
Source for Used Metal doors?
HI there, Does anyone know where I can get used or discounted industrial metal doors in brooklyn?
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likemike
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
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likemike
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
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anon552
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen Design and Build Experiences: Please recommend a company based upon your experience
About to do a gut kitchen renovation predicted to be in the $50-60k range. Would like one company to handle job from design to demo…
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StuyMom
in Garden 14 years and 5 months ago
Getting rid of backyard dirt
After a recent patio installation I have mounds of extra garden soil that I need to get rid of. Putting it in black plastic contractor…
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africangirl
in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago
Is it true that you do not need a reason to evict a tenant if you own a 2-family house?
Is this a true statement? If you own a 2-family house, you do not need a reason to evict a tenant. I have the most…
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empathie00
in Expeditors 14 years and 4 months ago
Reasonable cost for expediter?
Hi all, Just wondering if the estimate our architect has given us for an expediter is reasonable. We’re renovating a 4-story SRO and turning it…
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