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bladesmama11
in Foundation 13 years ago
Brownstone waterproofing
Can anyone recommend a contractor to waterproof or fix a wet brownstone foundation wall in the basement?
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mberglaw
in Taxes 13 years ago
Assessment Limitation
I am looking at buying a two family in Brooklyn and have a question on how much the property taxes could be. In looking at…
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11231
in Flooring 13 years ago
How Much Should One Extra Coat of Poly Cost When Refinishing a Floor?
We have learned that our contractor only intends to do two coats of water-based poly on our newly-stained floor. My understanding is that three coats…
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emilyfrances
in Permits 13 years ago
Major Renovation Qualifications
I recently posted a question regarding 2 family to 4 family conversion and the responses I received were very helpful. So happy to have found…
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stephanie
in Inspection 13 years ago
EXCELLENT inspection
I would like to recommend The Home Inspection Group, Ltd. Their website is www.professionalpropertyinspection.com I first spoke to Steven Baranello who gave me a lot…
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stephanie
in Inspection 13 years ago
EXCELLENT inspection
I would like to recommend The Home Inspection Group, Ltd. Their website is www.professionalpropertyinspection.com I first spoke to Steven Baranello who gave me a lot…
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kurtNYC
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago
Can you inherit & use active permits on home purchase?
hi all, looking at a house that apparently has open and active permits – though a bit old at 2004 – for the conversion of…
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argentina
in Landlord 13 years ago
Legality of landlord requesting additional deposit when renewing lease
Rent is increasing and landlord is asking for difference in new rent and old rent for additional deposit? THis is a first in 9 years.THe…
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myalias
in Landlord 13 years ago
What is proper notice required for raising rent in market rate lease?
Hi everyone. I have a tenant under market-rate lease that expires end of this month (July 2012). Tenant is in contract to buy a house…
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MDR
in Flooring 13 years ago
WOOD FLOORING SOURCE
I’m looking for a good economical source for traditional solid wood t&g 3/4″ flooring. I prefer an unfinished hardwood like white oak, ash or maple.…
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apollo52873
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
architect
I need an architect, looking for referal
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
fire ladder - out the window or to the roof or both?
Hi, We are settling in to a three-floor south slope frame house that has been medium-renovated. There is a very old ladder in a closet…
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acrobeat
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Free firewood
We’re cutting down a large tree in our backyard. Instead of paying for the tree company to haul it out, we’d like to give the…
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awa
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Looking for an architect, an engineer and a contractor (separated or all in one) recommendations for a cellar renovation in CG
The work would include digging up, removing walls, installing a laundry room, ect…. Looking for a business with great references and reasonable prices. Thanks! AW
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sparkly
in Building Code 13 years ago
Two questions. Lead based paint and fuses/wiring
Hello, Found an apartment we like. Have not made an offer. Two concerns. 1\. It’s a prewar building and the owner does not have testing…
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adleybrooklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Need Structural Engineer to determine Roof Load Capacity
Hi all. I live in a limestone in park slope where there is an existing 150 Sq ft wood deck. I have a bunch of…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years ago
Need Someone To Install Pavers For Small Patio
We want to extend our patio with some 12 x 12 pavers for an area of about 78 square feet. Was considering doing it myself…
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hatshepsut
in Flooring 13 years ago
Replace or refinish cracked etc. 100 year old floor?
I’ve read through a number of threads on flooring and I am still having trouble deciding what to do about the floor in our co-op…
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