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greenwoodslope

in Landlord 13 years and 5 months ago

ending month-to-month tenancy (landlord) while there is an "issue"

  My month-to-month tenant is withholding his rent because he is not satisfied that I am dealing with an issue with enough attention. Is it…

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empathie00

in Insurance 13 years and 6 months ago

quick release burglar bars

Please help! Our insurance company has just informed us our homeowners policy will be cancelled if we don’t remove our ground floor (original) security bars…

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pingala

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Renovating mechanicals in walls with lead paint

We put in a bid on a great old townhouse that has been in the same family for 100 years!  They took really good care…

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empathie00

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago

Nu-Vue windows?

Hello all – does anyone on this forum have experience with Nu-Vue windows, based in Oceanside, Queens? A dealer we received an estimate from (Lucky…

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abc123

in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago

Refrigerator recommendation

Hello. We need to replace our refigerator as our current one is on the fritz. Has anyone purchased one over the past two years with a…

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cjts

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

ISO Expeditor

Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…

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pingala

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Renovating mechanicals in walls with lead paint

We put in a bid on a great old townhouse that has been in the same family for 100 years!  They took really good care…

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azulperla280

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62

Enter Your Question

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Contractor dispute

Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…

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viaorient

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago

How to Avoid a Public Property Record

I am about to buy a house, and I would like to avoid a public record under my name.  Any ideas on what my options…

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cjts

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

Sprinklers on a Renovation?

We are doing a gut renovation for a 2 -family with no C/O.  One of our DOB objections was that we needed to put in…

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fexleycb

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago

Carpenter MIA

Anyone heard from  carpenter Cortez Williams lately?  He seems to have gone missing in action after starting a small job for me back in September.  I…

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tcccorcoran

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

Crown Molding Restoration

I am renovating and restoring a townhouse in Clinton Hill, I would like to find a quality plaster restoration company for crown moldings.

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bullfrog

in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago

Wolf 36" Pro Hood for Sale...Brand New, Never Used

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ee5524954b70-.jpg A client of mine has a brand new 36″ Wolf Pro Hood for sale (model PW362418). It includes the Wolf 600CFM blower. The hood…

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louisel

in Duct Cleaning 13 years and 5 months ago

AC Ductwork mold remediation and responsibility (apologies if this went through twice)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ee50a40d5d40-.jpg As part of the renovation of my carriage house air condtioning ductwork was placed on the roof. SInce the beginning there were leaks and…

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berniceshola

in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 6 months ago

sheetrock repair recommendations

hey all, I’m looking for a reasonably priced and skilled drywall person to do several small/medium jobs at my house (cutting out and repairing a…

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11231

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago

Anyone want to salvage free stuff as we start renovation?

Following yours if you remove it: blue tub, blue toilet, retro shower door, small Maytage washing machine, small Hotpoint Frig, small Magic chef stove. Pocket doors also…

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azulperla280

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62

Enter Your Question

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viaorient

in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago

Metal Gates for Sliding Door for Garden Access

My first floor tenant has a sliding door for access into a deck and a garden.  She is concerned that just a sliding glass door…

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housepoor

in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago

Converting from an illegal use

I am looking to buy a building listed on HPD as 5 units, but is used as 4 units. I think an owner did an…

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