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daleed77
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
New Construction Resale
I’m looking into buying a condo from the first owner in a new development. He has only been the place for a couple of months. …
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spaceaddict
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
Landlording in Brooklyn
I want to move to Brooklyn area and rent some of the space to help pay for my mortgage. Although I am quite deterred after…
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realestate
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
Venting hood (over stove) to outside in townhouse?
Do townhouses typically vent hood to outside when undergoing renovation? We’re planning a hood over our cooktop and our architect is talking to our HVAC…
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happyrenter
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
New Permits at 75 Columbia St.?
Last weekend, I noticed new permits at 75 Columbia St at Warren. Permit says J-1 use code. Does that mean a definite hotel?
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happyrenter
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
New Permits at 75 Columbia St.?
Last weekend, I noticed new permits at 75 Columbia St at Warren. Permit says J-1 use code. Does that mean a definite hotel?
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megannyc
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Complaint
One of my curmudgeon neighbors filed a complaint against us for allegedly doing construction without a permit. (We were landscaping the backyard.) What happens next?…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago
Development 16th st 3rd ave
Hello community, does anyone have any idea of what is being developed on 16th st and 3rd ave? Its the property right on the corner. What does…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Young, Up and Starting Architect
Hello All, I am looking for a young architect looking to sink their number 2 pencils in a major renovation in Park Slope Brooklyn. We…
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arzeitz
in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago
MAINTENANCE PROBLEM
What can shareholders in a small co-op do when one of the shareholders is overdue with maintenance and does not reply to phone calls or…
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diors
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 10 months ago
window washer
The reno is done, the brownstoning is complete, and it’s time to wash the windows. Yipppee! Does anyone have a window washer to recommend? …
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
looking to renovate my 1920s apartment. Wanted to know where I could find pics of Brooklyn's 1920s townhouse Any suggestions?!
I live in a 1920 townhouse in Park Slope. Looking for rendering of 1920 Brooklyn townhouse apartments
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denton
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Need Licensed electrician...
…for a small violation removal. I’ve called a couple of the companies recommended by other brownstoners, and they haven’t called me back. C’mon guys, if…
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bk_bstoner
in Landmarks 13 years and 10 months ago
Landmarks delays???
Howdy Stoners… Has anyone been dealing with extra long delays with Landmarks? I ‘ve been calling and emailing my “specialist” (and his boss) since April with…
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tsarina
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 10 months ago
need 2" metal framing track
Anyone got 2 tracks lying around? hate to buy a bundle since I only need 18′ total.
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wubbahed
in Masonry 13 years and 10 months ago
Free bags of concrete - Windsor Terrace
Ended up with lots of leftover bags of concrete. Specifically, there are 41, 40lb bags of Quikrete for anyone who wants them. Only restrictions are…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Young, Up and Starting Architect
Hello All, I am looking for a young architect looking to sink their number 2 pencils in a major renovation in Park Slope Brooklyn. We…
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bk_bstoner
in Landmarks 13 years and 10 months ago
Landmarks delays???
Howdy Stoners… Has anyone been dealing with extra long delays with Landmarks? I ‘ve been calling and emailing my “specialist” (and his boss) since April with…
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Cocg
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 10 months ago
What's going in at 243 Degraw? (former Ultimate Burger, Chicory, etc.)
Anyone know the scoop about what’s going in here? I know there was talk about a Ted and Honey branch, but that seems to be…
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lozano
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
Is it worth to consider a brownstone fully occupied and with a 7A Administrator ?
Hi. I am considering a brownstone in west Manhattan which is fully occupied and has a 7A Administrator. Does any one have had an experience…
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