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tkiser

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Hardieplank siding question

I am needing to replace some siding on my house. The hardieplank edge is not matching my existing edging. We have replaced some boards before…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

tristianismyrealtor

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Help! brownstone ceiling coming down--who fixes this?

Our hallway ceilings under the stairs ( slightly damaged wood lathe covered by plaster) in our brownstone needs to be repaired by someone who has…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Crown Heights vs Bed-Stuy - Which is a better investment?

I would love to know the thoughts of the Brownstoner community on which neighborhood’s properties will appreciate more over the next 5-10 years?

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Looking for a reliable rental agent for our garden apt

Our first tenants are moving out Oct 31st, and so unfortunately we need to find new tenants to move in as close to Nov 1st…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Looking for a reliable rental agent for our garden apt

Our first tenants are moving out Oct 31st, and so unfortunately we need to find new tenants to move in as close to Nov 1st…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Fence violation filed by neighbor

Looking for some advice. After speaking with our neighbor and getting their approval, we replaced an old fence between our yards in Brooklyn. They decided…

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jaywhy

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Recommendations for someone to find and repair leak

I suspect a leak inside a wall in my kitchen is causing floorboards to start to warp and buckle. Can anyone recommend someone who is…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

marklgardner

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

What is the avg cost for re-doing backyard?

Obviously sky is the limit in this town, but if a person wanted to have broken concrete and some small/medium plants ripped out, and bluestone…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Digital locks for original brownstone doors?

We would like to change our parlor level exterior and interior double door entry locks from keys to a digital system. We have sought help…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

jaywhy

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Recommendations for someone to find and repair leak

I suspect a leak inside a wall in my kitchen is causing floorboards to start to warp and buckle. Can anyone recommend someone who is…

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ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Bluestone patio installer.

Would be very grateful for any recommendations

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Updated 6 years ago

Adrienne

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Landscaper Recommendation

Can anyone recommend a landscape designer for a small front yard, please?

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Updated 6 years ago

stevecym

in General Discussion 6 years ago

I need a specific quartz stone remnant

i need to find a stone fabricator who has a lot of quartz (ceasarstone and others) remnants lying around. specifically, i am looking for a…

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Updated 6 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Yard maintenance help required

Hi, I got a new home just recently. There is a lot of space left for let for the garden. The yard was maintained very…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Yard maintenance help required

Hi, I got a new home just recently. There is a lot of space left for let for the garden. The yard was maintained very…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Raising Rent under new regulations

According to the new regulations “Landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice to tenants if they intend to raise the rent of a unit…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Raising Rent under new regulations

According to the new regulations “Landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice to tenants if they intend to raise the rent of a unit…

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rene.soloserrato

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Heating in Garden-Level Brownstone Extension

My tenant’s bathroom is located in an extension. The existing in-wall heater (which wasn’t really sufficient) died. Recommendations on the best way to heat the…

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Updated 6 years ago

redwagon

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Seeking cabinet maker

Hi, We are interested and redoing our kitchen and are looking for a talented cabinetmaker who can help us get a Plain English look at…

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Updated 6 years ago

wjbehrle

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Rooftop HVAC installation

Does anyone have experience with new HVAC installation on the roof of an old building? If so, I would very much appreciate some advice and…

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Updated 6 years ago

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