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msre

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Repair of metal surrounding bay window

The second-floor bay window of my 100-year-old house has decorative metal molding (painted) that has developed some holes over the years. I’d like to get…

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msre

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Repair of metal surrounding bay window

The second-floor bay window of my 100-year-old house has decorative metal molding (painted) that has developed some holes over the years. I’d like to get…

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lfeder

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Can neighbor knock down this wall?

My neighbors have just started demo on their steps and patio up to their front door. As part of some property line disputes (their chain…

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outstretched

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

How did get rid for termite control services?

Hello there, If you can please tell me which is the company provide termite control service?

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

redwagon

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Installing Ductless AC in 3-Story Home

Hi, Crowdsourcing to get an idea of what it would cost to install ductless/split ACs in an average sized three-story brownstone. If you have any…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

gellhorngal

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

tiler needed

hello. does anyone know of a good tiler for a small repair job in a bathroom? brownstone in prospect heights. thank you.

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

bmfesq

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Neighbor Sprays Weed Killer in My Yard

English Ivy- what is consensus (and legality) of neighbor spraying my yard with weed killer over my 6 foot fence trying to kill ivy. Instead…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

louisahml

in Doors & Windows 6 years and 2 months ago

Replacing woodwork

Hi all. I’m seeking to replace this lattice in the doorway in the photo. Can anyone advise on where to find one? [6DBF9828-6DCD-4194-9A0A-120776CDA837](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7mob:6dbf98286dcd41949a0a120776cda837.jpeg.jpg)

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Arkady

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

RESPA

Does anyone know if there’s a mandatory 10-day waiting period before a closing even if all the finances are in place? Asking for a friend.

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

National Grid not issuing new gas meters!

I have a two family and the prior owner used the house as a one family, thereby removing one of the gas meters a decade…

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cobblehills

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

kitchen cabinet doors

I need new cabinet doors for my rather small kitchen. Probably just the lower doors, though I would consider replacing the upper doors as well.…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

In search of a vent/hood cleaning service for residential stoves

Anyone know of a company that cleans hoods/exhaust vents for residential ranges/stoves?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

In search of a vent/hood cleaning service for residential stoves

Anyone know of a company that cleans hoods/exhaust vents for residential ranges/stoves?

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benoit

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Security deposit

Hello . My tenant is asking me to give is security deposit back in cash versus in check at the end of is lease .…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

benoit

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Security deposit

Hello . My tenant is asking me to give is security deposit back in cash versus in check at the end of is lease .…

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shrutisane21

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

IThere trash coral where trash bags and other things are thrown to the ground.

now there are rats, and rats holes everywhere The HOA took dow a wall in the coral so when walking to my house I see…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

namahs

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

FDNY random building inspection

Yesterday, my tenant called me in the afternoon about a firetruck stopping by and trying to get access to the house. She said she didn’t…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

mrreedent

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Backyard next door - fence removal

Hi, just wondering about protocol – we have new owners next door who are planning a lavish full reno of their backyard (ours is a…

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shrutisane21

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

IThere trash coral where trash bags and other things are thrown to the ground.

now there are rats, and rats holes everywhere The HOA took dow a wall in the coral so when walking to my house I see…

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shribanke

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Electric Bill kWh usage is double what I usually use in new apt

I moved in mid April to a new apartment. All of my personal appliances are the exact same. Square footage in apt is almost identical.…

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