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decoart

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 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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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Need Cornice Repair

I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Need Cornice Repair

I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.

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bobjohn

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

repair window screens

We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…

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kassie319

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Raccoon removal

Has anyone experience with dealing with and/ or removing racoons? I’ve spotted one walking the Verizon wires between Putnam and Jefferson backyards a couple of…

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arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Security Gate lock hardware recommendations

We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…

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tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Intercom

The intercom panel is out, maybe worn out. Do you know any intercom company to recommend?

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