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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 6 years and 6 months ago
your property tax might jump to $ 20,000 after change of C of O
if you did an Alt-1 or bought a flip in the last 7 years please get in touch. I would like to get to get…
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cate
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
New Brownstone Double Entry Doors
We are looking to reproduce and restore our original parlor double entry exterior doors. We’d like to custom fabricate new ones or get a good…
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rvflswkta
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Permit/Tax Impact of Rear Deck
Good morning! We’re looking at a property with no back deck off the parlor floor (surprise!). Would building a deck (standard, metal, less than 8’)…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Installing a New Fence to Secure the Property Line?
There is a chain link fence in the backyard separating 2 properties.. I did a survey and it showed that the property line Is on…
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tristianismyrealtor
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Lighting solution
Stumped trying to figure out what kind of light fixture to replace ours-plaster medallion which I don’t want to cover, 8 foot ceilings, so it…
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whalien
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
HVAC specialists that don't require a contract and are honest?
We have a brand new HVAC system (Ruud) and it’s been quite problematic since purchasing the home last August. We’ve dealt with Vigilante and Petri…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Shaky bannister
And recommendations for someone to fix shaky banisters? Thanks.
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andrew_w
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Fire Sprinkler System Plumber Recommendations
Does anyone have any recommendations for plumbers who deal with fire sprinkler systems? I recently bought a 2-family that has an existing sprinkler system—but it’s…
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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Residing Wood Frame House
We are thinking about residing our house. Has anyone had a positive experience with this so that they can recommend a contractor.? Also, appreciating there…
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rvflswkta
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Buyer's Attorney in Brooklyn
Hi All – Would appreciate recommendations for a reasonably-priced buyer’s attorney in Brooklyn. Hoping it’s a fairly simple transaction, but it would happen very quickly,…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Looking for Energy-efficient Traditional Brooklyn Skylights
We’re renovating and looking for an energy efficient, traditional Brooklyn-style skylight that doesn’t break the bank. So far, we’ve found a traditional skylight that’s sinlge…
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homely
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Brand-new brownstone facade has hairline cracks. What the?
I just had my facade re-brownstoned. I just noticed multiple hairline cracks along the surface. Is this acceptable? The contractor did not do a final…
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jodileone
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Referrals? Replace door to landmark compliant and contractor work around door
We need to replace our single entry door to a landmark compliant double door. Moreover, the entire ‘front door wall area’ in our small vestibule…
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RESIDENT
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Converting a Garage to Residential
What paperwork would be involved in legally converting a 1000 sq. ft. garage that’s classed as “G0” into a residential dwelling? The building is located…
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razaabbasssays
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Towing service
Anyone has any specific car towing service to recommend in New york? if anyone have experience with this https://www.ritewaytowingnyc.com/ company so kindly share your experience…
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rj23
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Chimney (vent) leak and long term fix?
Need help identifying a proper fix for a leak. We have this thing on the roof edge that looks like a chimney (vent?). In some…
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bklynbabe
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 6 months ago
Size Requirement for Apartment Entry Door in a 2-family home
We are planning to renovate a 2 family home, with one apartment per floor. We would like to put an entry door for one of…
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sterlingbk
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Water coming into basement, penetrating front stair case
We have water coming in from under the exterior front brownstone stairs. Water is dripping into the basement storage area and has gotten progressively worse.…
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