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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Roof work by solar companies
as i move around the city now doing home inspections, i am finding that the people doing the solar systems are bringing in their own…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Drain cleaner, vents cleaner etc
Looking for someone reliable – not sure if this falls into the handyman category to work long term on a home in bushwick/ocean hill. Would…
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eg66
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Thinking about buying house from landlord
My husband and I rent a narrow wood frame house, owned by one family for three generations. We have a great deal and we know…
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housebywe
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Steel deck paint colors
Looking for images of brownstone steel decks that aren’t painted black – who has the goods? The interwebs is failing us.
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true
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Dog pee smell on sidewalk
There are a lot of dogs in my neighborhood. As the weather warms up, the dog pee smell lingers. Any recommended products or tips to…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Tenants asking for 6 month renewal lease
My tenants have been renting from me for 4 years. I raised the rent 5% on the renewal. Their response was “we have a lot…
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is this my chain link fence or my neighbors?
I am unable to read the survey would anyone be able to tell if the chain link fence around my property is mine ? https://imgur.com/a/Y6DLe10
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MarkABernstein
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
RPIE owner occupied
My home is a 5 family, so I have never had to fill out an RPIE. On this year’s property value notice, it hit me…
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kerry
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Power Washing - Power Washer
I just wanted to pass along a tip: I have had 2 good experiences with a power wash company out of Bay Ridge. they cleaned…
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kerry
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Power Washing - Power Washer
I just wanted to pass along a tip: I have had 2 good experiences with a power wash company out of Bay Ridge. they cleaned…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Tree guard
Looking for someone to install a tree guard for the nice tree & pit in front of our brownstone, for both aesthetics and to dissuade…
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nqkhbawdyabp
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
82 Dean Street - For Sale $8,400,000
I hear this building is going up for sale – Are they crazy?…..there’s no backyard!!!
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Eliminating super squeaky floors from above?
We finally have a chance to deal with a tenants super squeaky floor. It’s an old original pine plank floor over an old plank subfloor…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
contractor to build fence
Can anyone recommend a contractor to remove our existing fence and build a new wood fence?
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xchx
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Tree for front stoop area
Anyone have any recommendations for a hardy tree or bush that would do well in a big planter in the front stoop area? I haven’t…
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homely
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Are Rigs on Facades Outlawed by DOB?
I need holes plugged in on my cornice, as we have carpenter bees, and the cornice repainted. Is it true that the DOB no longer…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Engineered floors damage
Any recs for contractors or good floor company to fix this issue. Damage to engineered floors in a small area of room. Thanks!
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Mosquito Control in Brooklyn?
Hi all. Like most, the mosquitos in our backyard get bad. Anyone have any tips to help limit mosquitos that have worked? We’ve tried a…
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