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robertbullock
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Permit problems, fired contractor
Dear Forum members, Our former contractor did a near gut renovation on our brownstone, including new electrical and plumbing. I’ve just learned from BIS that…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Rent Increase
Hello Brownstoner, We have phenomenal tenants who signed with us last year and their lease is coming due next month. I am almost certain they…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Pocket shutters repair & stripping
The windows on the front of the house have 2 tier pocket shutters that fold into the side of the window. The paint is peeling…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Pocket shutters repair & stripping
The windows on the front of the house have 2 tier pocket shutters that fold into the side of the window. The paint is peeling…
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ariannalewis
in Renovation 9 years ago
Seeking to install recessed lighting in pre-war condo unit
Hi all! Looking for any leads, suggestions, information as to whether it’s feasible and (rough) cost of installing recessed lighting in a 2br/2ba condo (not…
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christophe.maso
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Contractor left uneven asphalt on sidewalk in front of my building - legal?
A contractor recently repaired the sewer main going from my home (a brownstone in Harlem) out to the street, and had to dig up the…
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Artdis
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Tenant using 2 months security deposit for rent - messy situation
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Indoor "waterfall" in basement
In case someone out there has dealt with this before…last week with the heavy rains I saw that our (unfinished) basement had a sheet of…
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Landlord1
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Looking for Brooklyn based architect to help draw plans for full gut renovation
Contractor already attached. Gowanus area. Thanks for recommendations.
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years ago
HVAC repair
Hello all! Turns out, the guy who installed my split system did a really bad job (surprise, surprise) and didn’t test it properly (it was…
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barbcny
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Where to buy used / reclaimed high end ranges?
Looking for affordable 36″ Viking/Wolf/Cornue range – used / floor model / etc.
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barbcny
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Water main for sprinkler?
Any leads on good companies to install a new water main to meet sprinkler requirements for change of C of O?
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barbcny
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Affordable Cedar Fence?
Any recommendations for good fencing company and/or source for materials for an affordable backyard cedar fence? Any advice on reasonable cost/SF?
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 9 years ago
feasibility of turning an extension that wasn't filed into a legal extension
We are in contract to buy a townhouse that has an extension that doesn’t seem to be filed with the DOB. It is a 7X20…
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iokaqznyn
in Renovation 9 years and 1 month ago
Is it worth it to raise the ceiling"
I just purchased the parlor level of a 120-year-old brick rowhouse that’s been converted into 4 condos. It’s lovely, but something about the height of…
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sew536
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Adding a floor on roof
Its a landmark area but i know its been approved on the block if it was set back from the front of building. Im not…
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sew536
in General Discussion 9 years ago
tenants in common VS condo/ co-op
Id kind of like to liquidate some of my home equity before the SHTF, I could just sell but I was wondering if there is…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Parking in Backyard
I share a common driveway with about 10 other homeowners. The driveway provides Backyard and garage access for the homeowners. My backyard is concrete and…
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