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christabelgough
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
C of O for house that does not have one
Hello- we are looking at a house that is configured as a 2 family, taxed that way, and has been set up as two duplexes…
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bklynbrokers
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Bed stuy: cleaning lady
Hi – I am looking for a reliable cleaning lady that I can trust in Bed-Stuy.. I am looking for someone that can do a…
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kaiapapaya
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Lead in soil?
So our backyard, and most of our neighbors have concrete. Dating back to the maybe the 60’s. I have been removing portions when I feel…
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an-architect-in-brooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
50/50 Condos and Co-ops Question
Curious about the wisdom and dynamics of buying into a 50/50 2-unit condo or co-op. Any experiences/advice/thoughts would be helpful!
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PeterPJB
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 11 months ago
Stain Glass
I need a person to repair an existing arch (1863) and add pieces that are missing as well as a new stained glass transom over…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brick Molding
Can anyone recommend a guy or company who can install brick molding around our windows?
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swalsh844
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brooklyn wood shop Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill
Where can I get wood cut? I just need simple cuts made to 2×4’s and such. I just moved to Brooklyn. Thanks.
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swalsh844
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brooklyn wood shop Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill
Where can I get wood cut? I just need simple cuts made to 2×4’s and such. I just moved to Brooklyn. Thanks.
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brick Molding
Can anyone recommend a guy or company who can install brick molding around our windows?
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
renovations that require sprinklers?
We own a four story three family building w an owners garden duplex with two floor-throughs above. If we flip to an owners triplex and…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
renovations that require sprinklers?
We own a four story three family building w an owners garden duplex with two floor-throughs above. If we flip to an owners triplex and…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Basement legality question
Can someone explain to me how this house has a legal basement apartment? It was an Alt 2 renovation filed by Schnall. The house looks…
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reesysimone
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 11 months ago
Steam boiler replacement
Hi there, Full disclaimer: My brownstone is in Manhattan not Brooklyn so I hope I’m not breaching etiquette by posting here. My wife was born…
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barbcny
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for a good fence company?
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Coal Chute
We are thinking about closing up our coal chute. It leaks water and we don’t really use it. Any arguments against keeping it? I know…
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Sheffey
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
WHO REALLY OWNS THE PROPERTY? Old titles, deeds and surveys
Hey folks! I believe that a garage next to my property may belong to me. The certificate of occupancy is in my file with my…
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kaiapapaya
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Lead in soil?
So our backyard, and most of our neighbors have concrete. Dating back to the maybe the 60’s. I have been removing portions when I feel…
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