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esther

in Brownstoner 14 years and 4 months ago

Construction/Refinance Loan for Mix Use Property

Hello All, I am looking for a mortgage broker who can recommend a 30 year fix rate loan on a commerical mix use property in…

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m926bk

in Appraisals 14 years and 4 months ago

Estate Sale Coordinator

Hello.  Can anyone recommend a coordinator for an estate sale in Westchester County (NY)?  I am packing up my grandparents’ house in Port Chester.  The…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

leezle

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 4 months ago

Need a piece of wood cut - VERY simple job

Our 6 month old son is getting more and more mobile by the minute and we’re in baby-proofing mode. We have a tv stand with…

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wasder

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 4 months ago

Need recommendation for flagstone sidewalk repair

My insurance company is asking me to repair a damaged section of flagstone in front of my house. Does anybody have a recommendation for a…

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arnaudg

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 4 months ago

Water Hammer Steam Heater

Hello, for several years I have been dealing with water hammer in my building, I tried several things to try to avoid this noise (Radiator…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

snappyglitter

in Other 14 years and 4 months ago

Leather Repair

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eba98bbb9639-processed-httpsquatorangecomimagesstoriestshirtlogos68-baby-bad-kittypng.png HELP! Due to a bad kitty, my leather jacket has a small tear. The tear doesn’t go through the whole coat, but just the…

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grimacenyc

in Demolition 14 years and 4 months ago

demolition reccomendation needed

Hello- I am looking for the recommendation for a demolition firm, that could perform a demo on a 3-story dilapidated frame house in Brooklyn.  The…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

annieo

in Building Code 14 years and 4 months ago

Going from a 3-family C/O to a 2-family

Hi–my family and I have brownstone in Sunset Park.  The C/O is for a 3-family, but it was renovated to function as a 2-family (duplex…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

ejalbk

in Heating 14 years and 4 months ago

Inspector Visits with No Heat Violations Given?

We have a rent-stablizied tenant that is constantly calling NYC to send out a heating inspector. The inspectors have probably been in the building 15-20…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

snarkolepctic

in Construction 14 years and 4 months ago

Design/Build recommendations for frame row house?

Would love suggestions for Design/Build firms. We’re looking at a small 3 story frame house where space will be at a premium. The house requires…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

hillel

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 5 months ago

Fireplace job - looking for competent fireplace who know about gas inserts and brownstone chimneys

We bought a house from a family member in 2007 and have been using a gas fireplace (model mendota D 40 insert) as our main…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

annieo

in Building Code 14 years and 4 months ago

Going from a 3-family C/O to a 2-family

Hi–my family and I have brownstone in Sunset Park.  The C/O is for a 3-family, but it was renovated to function as a 2-family (duplex…

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ryebread11

in Accounting 14 years and 4 months ago

Need Account Recommendation for New Two-Family Rowhouse Owners

So I guess it might be time to stop doing our own taxes.  We bought in Dec 2010 and I fear I might not get…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

FishieFishie

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 4 months ago

Looking for a CHEAP painter

I’ve sometimes seen posts here recommending wonderful painters, but right now my main consideration is price.  Do you have anyone competent who you recommend who…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

metaphase

in Inspection 14 years and 4 months ago

Accurate Home Inspectors (Matt Barnes) versus AVT (Joe Pasaturao) for townhouse inspection?

Any advice on whether to go with accurate Home Inspectors (Matt Barnes) versus AVT (Joe Pasaturao) for a townhouse purchase inspection?  I found talking to…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

guest4

in Lumber and Building Materials 14 years and 7 months ago

Free - letter box

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3036bc7d746-.jpg Made in USA (I think), new never installed letter box by Auth-Florence. I have the semi-recessed collar but you can order the full surface-mount…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

stricklands

in Pest Control 14 years and 4 months ago

What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.

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bk_homeslice

in Electricians 14 years and 4 months ago

plumbing and elecrtical

hey brownstoners, how do i know if the house i just bought needs the electrical and plubming updated?  I havent done an inspection yet, but…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

vlhnyc

in Security 14 years and 4 months ago

Holiday tipping: doormen vs. security guards

I’m wondering how much folks tip security guards at their buildings vs. actual doormen. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

bkvfx

in Building Code 14 years and 4 months ago

C of O question

I’m looking for some advice regarding a certificate of occupancy.    I am getting ready to do a renovation on a four-story two family house.…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

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