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bkagawa
in Appraisals 14 years and 1 month ago
Question on appraisal value of finished cellar/basement
Hi all – If a basement is fully finished and has windows and a door to the outside, is there a difference in terms of…
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sobrooklyn
in Landlord 14 years and 1 month ago
Who Pays for W/D Install?
My tenant has request that a W/D hook-up be installed in their apartment. I have reviewed other posts on the forum re: the pros and…
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SewardWasRight
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago
Source for Original Parquet Flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f38002491f17-.jpg Hey all, I have a space of a room (these rooms had been separate, but the wall was removed and so they are…
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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
ISO cabinet maker for built in bookcases
We’re thinking about getting built in cabinets/bookcases on each side of our parlor floor fireplace. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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seconder
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
How long should a stoop scratchcoat be left to cure?
I’ve taken advantage of the warm winter to get my stoop renovated. The scratchcoat has been completed and I want to know how long it…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Planning our dream kitchen - what is your best purchase, what would you do differently?
Hi all, We are going to move our kitchen up to the rear of the parlor floor and before we sit down with an architect,…
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whaaaaaaaat
in DIY 14 years and 1 month ago
Empty Lot + Cheap Pre-fab Home
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2da05d7bbb8-.jpg I often fantasize about approaching first time home ownership by buying an empty lot and placing a tiny, cheap pre-fabricated home on it until I can afford…
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dz9001
in Conversion 14 years and 1 month ago
how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?
What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?
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yves
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 6 months ago
Whats going on in the South Slope / Greenwood market
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e763959351c7-.jpg I will be in the market for a 1 or 2 family under $950k. Anyone in the area buy or sell in the last…
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harlem121
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
Someone chained a bike to our gate blocking access for our tenants. What are our options? Thanks in advance.
Bikes
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Accounting 14 years and 4 months ago
NYS & NYC Transfer TAX
I’m in contract to purchase a condo. Are the State and City transfer taxes something I can negotiate the seller into covering on the closing…
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landlord
in Property Management 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for fellow landlords in CH or Bedstuy to form some sort of short term partnership.
I have been a small time (2 and 3 family buildings) landlord in Brooklyn for about 10 years and so far it has been a…
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alexanderposell
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 2 months ago
Leak Detection?
Howdy folks. I had American Leak Detection come investigate a leak in my apartment recently, patched up what they told me to patch up, but…
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SewardWasRight
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago
Source for Original Parquet Flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f38002491f17-.jpg Hey all, I have a space of a room (these rooms had been separate, but the wall was removed and so they are…
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sweetser
in Tile 14 years and 1 month ago
Restoring Old Tiles
I’m renovating a very old bathroom in my house. Under a few layers of linoleum I found some old white mosaic tiles that I like,…
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FishieFishie
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Repair for wood flooring?
Any recommendations for someone to repair a hardwood floor? I don’t need an artist, just hoping for someone competent, affordable, and totally fluent in English.…
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jason83
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
HAS ANYONE USE BK START2FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES BEFOR?
HAS ANYONE USE BK START 2 FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES? IM LOOKING TO DO A APT RENOVATION AND I SEEN JOHN DAIDONE FROM BK START2FINISH HOME…
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seconder
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
How long should a stoop scratchcoat be left to cure?
I’ve taken advantage of the warm winter to get my stoop renovated. The scratchcoat has been completed and I want to know how long it…
0
dz9001
in Conversion 14 years and 1 month ago
how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?
What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?
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mystiky
in Tile 14 years and 1 month ago
Using glass tiles for kitchen backsplash - will it hold up?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2c01d429e99-.jpg We are in the process of deciding on the backsplash for our new kitchen. Shown in the photo are: Top: 3″ strip that goes…
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