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brooklynny
in Doors 12 years and 4 months ago
Securing Glass-Paned Front Entry Door
Like many others, my house’s front entry door has glass panes that would enable a burglar to easily unlock the door simply by breaking the glass…
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marykc
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 4 months ago
Does anyone have experience with foreclosing on a lien for unpaid common charges?
There is also a mortgage foreclosure filed, but bank taking zero action for 3 plus years.
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clintonhillhome
in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago
Re-fi - 2 family used as 3 family
We would like to re-fi our home which is a legal two but used as a three. Will this be a problem when we have…
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harlem_reno
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
ADA requirements for a garden-parlor level duplex
I’m looking to gut renovate a 4 story brownstone (garden, parlor, first, second) and convert it to a 3-family. The plan is to have the…
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harlem_reno
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
ADA requirements for a garden-parlor level duplex
I’m looking to gut renovate a 4 story brownstone (garden, parlor, first, second) and convert it to a 3-family. The plan is to have the…
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brooklynny
in Doors 12 years and 4 months ago
Securing Glass-Paned Front Entry Door
Like many others, my house’s front entry door has glass panes that would enable a burglar to easily unlock the door simply by breaking the glass…
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milkshake
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Bathrooms vent to furnace closet?
Is there any chance this meets code? The bathroom vents in the condo we are renting (built in 2008) weren’t doing much, and after a…
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carlyfreedom
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
ISO HVAC contractor to vent laundry room for dryer.
I’m looking for a contravor (HVAC, I think?) to vent our laundry room for a dryer. Any recs appreciated. Thanks!
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downsizer
in Architecture 12 years and 4 months ago
Downsizing and need architect with experience in planning small (600 sq ft) studio pied a terre
Am planning to downsize to a 600 sq ft studio (parlor floor front) to be used as a pied a terre. Architect needed to work…
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webby1000
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 4 months ago
Electric PLP Skyrockets during the winter
My electricity costs for my 3 family absolutely skyrocket during winter months, from about $90 a month to $400 a month. Each apartment has its…
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gardenchill
in Garden 12 years and 4 months ago
Time Warner vs. Cablevision
I’m considering leaving Time Warner and going to Cablevision for their triple play. Anyone have any insight regarding service, etc? Thanks.
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pepinohill
in Alarm 12 years and 4 months ago
Backyard Safety: How to burglar-proof the backyard
We have a garden rental that was burglarized. We’ve since updated the locks and our tenants have now activated their alarm. The police officers mentioned…
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jfox18
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Question regarding "change of egress" and new C of O???
I am purchasing a single-family zoned R5 – the front entry door sits between two windows (one on either side). We are considering moving the…
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butterfingers
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 4 months ago
Solar hot water heater experiences?
I am starting to explore the idea of installing a solar hot water heaters for our 2 family townhouse, and I would like to appeal…
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Landlord1
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 4 months ago
Picture Hanger specialist to secure my paintings needed
I live in Park Slope. I have 4 kids including one toddler and one infant and would need somebody to check and secure if needed…
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guikazoid
in Quality of Life 12 years and 4 months ago
Bed Stuy Inquiry (Mother Gaston Blvd and Hull St)
Hello, I am not too familiar with Bed Stuy but would like others opinion on Mother Gaston Blvd and Hull St. How safe is the area?…
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ejalbk
in Exteriors 12 years and 4 months ago
Caulking Lintels?
We have water coming into the area above the windows in one apartment. At some point the outside lintel was caulked but there are gaps…
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flipnbrooklyn
in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago
Refinancing while HOA litigation about to be filed against builder
Hi all, I am a bit of a dilemma right now. I am currently looking to refinance my mortgage from a FHA to traditional loan…
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