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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Clover or Wildflowers in backyard?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has planted either clover or a wildflower mix in their backyard? Any successes/ failures or tips? We have a…
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zvrymptks
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Tile installer recommendation
I have three bathrooms that I am looking to retile. Need expert tile installer who works directly with home owners and reasonable cost. Looking to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hire A Worker - Bay Parkway Community Job Center - (718) 600-0425
I want to share this resource for all those that may need to hire day laborers. I have been using the Bay Parkway Community Job…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Water coming into basement at the joint
We own a brick rowhouse and we have water coming into the basement from the joint — where we share a wall with our neighbors.…
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zvrymptks
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Tile installer recommendation
I have three bathrooms that I am looking to retile. Need expert tile installer who works directly with home owners and reasonable cost. Looking to…
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mrscotchy
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Tree Trimming and Clean-up Law
We have a tree in the far back corner of our backyard that sits close to the border of four neighbor property lines. If you…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Replacing Windows in Landmarked District
Hi all. We live in a landmarked district and none of our windows are original. I am aware that if we replace the front windows…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Fiberglass Patio Doors
Looking for any recommendations for fiberglass patio doors. Previous owners of my brownstone installed wood french doors that are already starting to rot.
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Three Story 2-Family, No CO - Worth getting CO for 3-fam?
I’d like to solicit some opinions as I’ll soon be making a decision here. I have a three-story brick rowhouse (English basement + 2 stories…
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sjq2102
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Taxes recommendation - first time landlord
Hello, I recently bought a 2 family home in park slope and am looking for a recommendation for a tax accountant. Can anyone recommend someone…
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steve_lav
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Free stand firr place
Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…
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steve_lav
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Free stand firr place
Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…
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zhoushi
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
BedStuy 2 Family for sale - RE Broker vs. Sell to Investor (Cash-buyers)
Hi. I am considering selling a property I acquired in BedStuy just over two years ago. I am looking to sell because I will be…
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PK
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Property tax class might change?
I bought an existing 2 family residential (non-conforming) building in an M1 (manufacturing) zone. To be able to add an enlargement, I have to make…
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aurelien
in Roofing 8 years and 9 months ago
Metal cladding (3rd floor mansard)
I researched the forum and website but couldn’t find any relevant post. I’m looking for an experienced Brooklyn-based contractor to install snap-clad panels. See attached…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Residential architect sought
Hi there, I am looking for an architect for my personal home (just bought my first house in Prospect Lefferts). It is a 2-family, 1400SF…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fixing the walls of a brownstone basement
Our brownstone has a river stone foundation. The mortar between the rocks has deteriorated in some areas. We need someone to “point” the foundation, or…
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erfurt
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
The Mystery of the Co-op Share Allocation
I live in a ground-floor co-op studio, and my maintenance charges are unreasonably high. After referencing the offering plan, I see that the apartment somehow…
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