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Contacts at the Queens Parks Department
Do you have any contacts in the Parks Department? Thursday night’s storm left a large branch blocking my driveway. Called in a ticket to 311…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Contacts at the Queens Parks Department
Do you have any contacts in the Parks Department? Thursday night’s storm left a large branch blocking my driveway. Called in a ticket to 311…
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Permit for swapping gas stove? Sink?
Do you technically need a LAA permit and plumber to swap out a gas stove? I’m not talking about moving it or the gas line.…
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theawl
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Caesarstone finishes?
Hi! I’m re-doing our kitchen. And I had our countertops all picked out. Only to notice that the selection I wanted for the back counter…
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BKRed
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Cigarette Smoke Removal Recommendation
I just discovered the tenants in my furnished rental apartment have been smoking…probably for about a month now. I’m going to need to deeeepp clean…
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BKRed
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Cigarette Smoke Removal Recommendation
I just discovered the tenants in my furnished rental apartment have been smoking…probably for about a month now. I’m going to need to deeeepp clean…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement flooding in heavy rain
We’re having a basement flooding problem in our brownstone and I was wondering if our problem is common. The rain from our roof flows into…
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tara
in General Discussion 6 years ago
sleeping porch
Has anyone ever created a sleeping porch? We have a flat roof (over a kitchen extension) that’s off the master bedroom and we’d like to…
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sarahtim
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Slattery Stove
1960’s Slattery Stove for sale! Great condition, must pick up in Carroll Gardens this week/end
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sarahtim
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Slattery Stove
1960’s Slattery Stove for sale! Great condition, must pick up in Carroll Gardens this week/end
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jjq
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Letter of No Objection
I own a two story, plus legal habitable basement, 2-family limestone in Brooklyn. No cellar. When I bought the property, the basement was metered-out (both…
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l_studio
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Separating garden apartment from 2nd and 3rd floors/enclosing stairs.
I am looking for ways to separate our garden apartment from the 2nd and 3rd floor owners duplex. Currently, when you walk in on the…
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curiositykilledthecat
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Landlord seeking broker for Windsor Terrace rental
We have always found our own tenants, as we appreciate learning about candidates through the process. However, our situation has changed and we don’t have…
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daroogle
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Cast iron railing panels
6 panels in all designed for a short stoop. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/d/hoboken-vintage-cast-iron-railing-panels/6962091874.html [20190822_085409](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:cbhu:20190822_085409.jpg.jpg)
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daroogle
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Cast iron railing panels
6 panels in all designed for a short stoop. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/d/hoboken-vintage-cast-iron-railing-panels/6962091874.html [20190822_085409](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:cbhu:20190822_085409.jpg.jpg)
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BKRed
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Tenants ending a month-to-month lease
Can anyone clarify the terms of ending a month-to-month lease? As a landlord for almost 20 years, I thought that either party could terminate the…
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miamia2211
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Permit Needed for Mini Split Units?
Thinking about installing mini split units in a 2 family home. Are permits with DOB necessary for such a project ? The condensers would be…
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yudashasom
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Closing an old LAA Permit
How long is it taking these days to close an old LAA permit?
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