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jen-kg
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
appliance installation question
Aside from something like a Subzero which requires a certified installer, who usually installs appliances – contractor or person who delivers? Both are saying it…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
ADA compliant door entry - 3 family
I’m renovating a 3 family brownstone. Do the interior apartment entry door handles need to be LEVERS, as opposed to knobs, to be ADA or…
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debby7233
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Water Back Up and Board Ignoring Me
Dear Community, I have been a property owner for a year and 2 months. My apartment sits on the sewage line and during heavy storms…
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squeakycleaning
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Radiator noise/banging
Hi, I live in a 4 unit brownstone building and we’ve been having issues with with our radiators/heating pipes making a HUGE amount of noise…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
looking for stove and fridge
anyone know where I can find a new stove and fridge. I have looked everywhere in Brooklyn! Home Depot, aj Madison, lowes, pc Richards. Even…
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francescarobicci
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Advice re: Nature and Timing of Brownstone Renovation
Hi, my wife and I expect to be in contract on a well maintained and partially updated brownstone this week, and are looking for advice…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
neighbor doing no permit basement dig out
any tips on the best course of action to protect myself and not create a toxic neighbor environment?
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alexisf
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Filing a PW1 with the DOB Question
Recently, our managing agent began signing PW1 applications where it says “Condo or Co-op officer” . Is this legal, or does it have to one…
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alexisf
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Filing a PW1 with the DOB Question
Recently, our managing agent began signing PW1 applications where it says “Condo or Co-op officer” . Is this legal, or does it have to one…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Rental broker - How should they be verifying self employed income
A friend recommend a broker with six years experience to me to list an apartment for rent. The applicant is self employed so there are…
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valperez15
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Contractor ruined my floors--help please!
Pre-shutdown I had my rental apartments renovated. A contractor (highly recommended and quite expensive) sanded oak floors and left them covered in “cup” marks where…
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Ornamental Cast Iron
Looking for ornamental iron posts/fence. Used originals from the place near Lowes that need restoration is a pricey way to go. I’m OK with reproductions…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
No Fliers, Ads, Menus, sign
I would like to purchase one of these red signs that I see on many brownstones in park slope. Where can I find these?
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valperez15
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Contractor ruined my floors--help please!
Pre-shutdown I had my rental apartments renovated. A contractor (highly recommended and quite expensive) sanded oak floors and left them covered in “cup” marks where…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Seeking iron railing and door restoration recs
Hi all, Can anyone recommend an ironwork restoration company? We need to have the metal railings up our steps to the parlor floor cleaned of…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Seeking iron railing and door restoration recs
Hi all, Can anyone recommend an ironwork restoration company? We need to have the metal railings up our steps to the parlor floor cleaned of…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Lock setup for Brownstone entry doors
I’m setting up locks for brownstone entry doors. What is the typical setup? We have the typical bi-fold doors, followed by a single door on…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Stump removal
I need to remove this stump. Ideas?
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