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jlrezz
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Tax increase due to C/O change
I am converting a 4 unit Ft Greene rowhouse to 2 units. Work outlined in the approved Alt1 application is mostly done. I recently found…
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bk_bstoner
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Sidewalk damage from city-planted tree (in landmark nabe)
Hey B’stoners! Has anyone ever dealt with sidewalk damage from a city-planted tree in a landmarked nabe? Long story short, I rec’d a sidewalk violation…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone have any experience with an asbestos removal company that does air
monitoring and removal at a good cost? Recently there was a fire in my 1910 built building. The insurance company sent in a demo crew…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Looking for (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) recommendation for Curb Cuts
Does anyone have any experience with a good (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) that can help me legalize the space in front of my house…
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bk_bstoner
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Landmark Façade Restoration recs?
Hey Stoners! I was wondering if anyone has had a façade restoration done w/in the past 1-3 years and would recommend their contractor (or had…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
rec for lic plumber to install washer dryer
any recs for lic plumber who can install washer dryer in small laundry room
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Eric Lee SOWAE CORP
Has anyone purchased a property from them?
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paulpolicastro
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Movers Recommendation
Need a pro movers with very affordable rate.
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poise
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Handyman wanted
I’m looking for a handyman with some woodworking skills. Cobble Hill location.
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lifer
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
New Construction Next Door
So the brownstone next door to us just sold, and it’s going to be a full gut job (with an extension in the back). I…
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JoeBushwick
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Need more hot water from my steam boiler
I have a six family with and old but functional gas-fired steam boiler. Hot water is provided to each apartment via a coil on the…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
need some advice
Hi: my license plumber will not finish job; He completed most of the work and was paid practically all that is owed but he refuses…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
In need of finish carpenter
Hi all, sorry I can’t just follow up on my last thread as it’s already closed. Unfortunately my lead from this forum just cancelled on…
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farmcandyshop
in Exteriors 6 years and 8 months ago
Freshly re-coated stoop not waterproof
This summer we spent a lot of money to get our brownstone stoop re-coated. We hired a firm which is highly regarded in this forum.…
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Brownstone Front Door Repair
Hi All, this morning we had an emergency door pair needed. We found Steve Cymbalsky from “The Tinker’s Wagon” Door Repair & Locksmith on line.…
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pswannabe
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
General Contractor recommendation for 3 story house renovation
Hi, I am looking to do a renovation of a 3 story single-family brick rowhouse. I want to start in February when our architect should…
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firsthome
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Buffing surface scratches from an acrylic tub and stainless steel countertop
My tenant has been scrubbing the tub and countertop with abrasive pads and/or cleaners resulting in superficial but ugly scratch marks. Does anyone have experience…
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firsthome
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Can I deduct a cleaning fee from the deposit if it's not specified in lease
My tenant moved out and left behind a dirty apartment which took me 2 days to deep clean to make it presentable. I know it’s…
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firsthome
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a contractor to finish carpentry and painting work.
My guess is that it’s about a week worth of work which includes finishing a door frame and threshold, completing drywall soffits, but mostly painting…
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