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arditopeter

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Soundproofing access door between owner's duplex and rental apartment

Hi there, my townhouse has an inside access door between the owner’s duplex and the rental apartment situated on the garden level. I’ve sealed all…

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

Rozzie

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Affordable housing

Hello I am inquiring about affordable housing for disabled. My self and my husband are disabled. We resides in a dangerous neighborhood, which makes us…

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allyslope

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Risk of renting to someone that needs a Guarantor

I have 2 people recently graduated from college that want to rent my apt. They both combined do not meet the 40X rent requirement. Each…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Need Historic Brick Repointing

I’m looking for a contractor who can repoint soft brickwork on the rear facade of my house, built in 1900. I’d need someone who knows…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Advice on mortar that seems to be dust?

Hi guys! I’m due to close on a brownstone in the next couple of weeks. The back wall is all brick with a new window…

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

kms_bkyn

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

ballpark cost to put in a back yard pool?

Has anyone put in a backyard pool recently? I’d love to know how it was done and how much it cost. We are toying with…

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adobera80

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Cracks in poured cement basement floor

We moved into a brownstone with a nice smooth poured cement floor. The hatch at the rear of the house, which I’ve recently sealed used…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Pavers over Concrete?

Hello! I’ve been on a tear (literally) fixing all the flipper’s cut corners these past few months and am finally making space a for more…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Brooklyn rental market

Are there still any renters looking for apartments?

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

mvidale66

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Whereabouts of Pepe Woodworker

Has anyone had recent contact with Pepe, a woodworker previously recommended on this forum? I have his cell number (already posted on this forum –…

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cammie

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

How to close ten year old OPEN permits

We have an open permit for kitchen plumbing work from 2000 (prior owner). How do I close these permits if the architect/plumber is no longer…

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

James

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Parlor Pocket Doors need a new home

A pair of parlor level beveled glass pocket doors are in need of a new home. The previous owner put a toilet line through their…

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

bhm3382

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

building 2 or 1 car garage in front of property

Hello, has anyone been able to build a car garage if front of their property in Brooklyn?

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housepoor

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

HEPA filters for central air?

I have two air handlers with slide-in filters (12×24 and 16×25). I am wondering if it is possible to use some sort of HEPA filter?…

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

sandietrombert

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Contractor referral needed to adjust current sump pump pit

Hello! I’m looking for a referral for a contractor who can enlarge our current sump pump pit, lay cement for bottom and sides, put the…

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

bhm3382

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Low ball offer

I low balled on a house in Brooklyn (I don’t have agent) a few weeks ago and today the sellers agent calls trying to get…

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santos

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

StairS

photos of stairs before and after this work was done by santos [20200720_115912](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:rE78:20200720_115912.jpg.jpg)

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Outdoor drain cleaning service?

Hi everyone, anyone has a good recommendation for backyard drain cleaning/unclogging service please? Thank you!

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Updated 5 years and 3 months ago

benjaminswanton

in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago

Anyone Need Bricks &/or Rocks for Landscaping? How about 2 hollow core doors?

We have about 16 bricks that were used for borders in our garden & a whole bunch of rocks of different sizes + broken up…

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mateodelafuerte

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

Balcony Repair work needed

Hi, we have 2 balconies on our building on the 2nd and 3rd floor that need to be sanded down and repainted. They have not…

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