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wmadison

in Landlord 14 years ago

security deposit without a lease?

Hi, We have renters who signed a lease their first year, but the second year they have been operating month-to-month.  We did negotiate a rent…

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Updated 14 years ago

slimc

in Restaurants and Cafes 14 years ago

Beso - Restaurant in Bed Stuy

A day of physically exhausting home renovation tasks left me too tired to cook, but pretty darned hungry, so I finally headed over to BESO…

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Updated 14 years ago

snarkolepctic

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Anyone add a porch on a frame row house?

Tax photo shows that our South Slope frame row house originally had a porch and we’d like to build one when we redo the facade.  We’re working…

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radavma

in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 14 years ago

Recommendation for Painter/Contractor- Russell Weyl 917-612-4006

I just wanted to take a few minutes to recommend Unique finishes, the company we just used to paint our new apartment. We previously used…

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wherebklyn

in Foundation 14 years ago

Steel columns in basement

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f674a2abce1a-.png Looking for cost estimate for this job:  basement of old victorian house has screw jacks supporting the main wooden beam and, we’re told, that is below…

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ittnyc1

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles? (Update)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6749784cea1-.jpg   I am new to the Brownstoner forum. I came across a post titled “Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles” and someone recommened my…

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ittnyc1

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles? (Update)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6749784cea1-.jpg   I am new to the Brownstoner forum. I came across a post titled “Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles” and someone recommened my…

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swngnmonk

in Doors & Windows 14 years ago

Venting bathroom on the top floor

So I’m about to renovate my bathroom, and one of the issues I’d like to deal with is venting. Currently, there’s no vent in the…

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Updated 14 years ago

brooklynmaterials

in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago

Wood reclaimed from old bowling alley lanes - for counter, table, desk, bar, etc.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f673bc3e7a30-.jpg We have a few pieces left so posting one last time… Salvaged sections of old bowling lane floor from a closed down bowling alley…

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jjq

in Building Code 14 years ago

PLG Legal Two-Families w/Basement Apartment

My wife and I are looking for a two-family with a legally-zoned basement apartment in PLG.    Now, the zoning and legal use laws are…

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terryhoppy

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 8 months ago

IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTERS

IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTER – 43″ HIGH 8″ WIDE

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Updated 14 years ago

CHM

in Roofers 14 years ago

Need repair work for our crown molding on brownstone facade

I think it’s called the crown on a brownstone – it’s the decorative molding piece right under the roof.  A squirrel somehow found its way…

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Updated 14 years ago

nodnyc

in Masonry 14 years ago

Fallen Lintel

Last night the lintel from the center of the window on the top floor of my (painted brick) townhouse just fell off and crashed to…

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Updated 14 years ago

Gobbaloon

in Insurance 14 years ago

Exterior Work and Insurance

I need to get exterior work done on our 4-storey building. But I’m terrified that someone will fall off (or drop something off) either the…

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Updated 14 years ago

nintzk

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years ago

Skim Coating...cost and recommendations

Im looking to have an approximately 700-800 sq. ft. apartment skim coated.  This is going to be an apartment for rent, so I do not…

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Updated 14 years ago

57spring

in Construction 14 years ago

Suggestions/Cost for filling in concrete trench

We recently upgraded our Con Ed electrical lines and were left with a rectangular trench in the concrete patio in front of our house in…

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Updated 14 years ago

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Skylight replacement, roof deck repairs and door replacement

Hi, We need to replace a couple of skylights and have some work done on the roof deck around these skylights. Also, need the door…

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Updated 14 years ago

flipnbrooklyn

in Landscaping 14 years ago

Professional Landscaping: Worth It or Not?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f651d48951ee-.jpg Hi Fellow Brownstoners, My wife and I have been contemplating on whether should have our private patio fixed & designed by a professional landscaper. …

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Updated 14 years ago

r-squared

in Roofers 14 years ago

Seeking a top Victorian roofer / contractor

Hello I’m looking at a house in Victorian flatbush. It seems in very good condition as far as I can tell, but I’m no expert…

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Updated 14 years ago

dancingirl

in Flooring 14 years ago

Painted/Glazed Pine Floors

Has anyone painted or glazed their pine floors?  I have see some technique where it looks like a sheer color and you can still see…

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