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brooklyntoqueens
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Posting Permits on our front door
How long do we need to keep permits up? Construction is over and we moved in, we are just waiting for electrical and plumbing inspections…
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bklynnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Out swing Exterior Door
We need to replace out exterior door. Is there any cons to buying an out swing door in NYC? Is there any manufacture you would…
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earleburns
in Swimming Pools, Spas and Saunas 10 years and 8 months ago
Outdoor or indoor hot tub
My mother got me a hot tub this Christmas. It’s still in the basement and haven’t been installed. I had thought of placing it indoors…
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itzikitzik
in General Discussion 10 years and 8 months ago
brownstone-townhouse partners
Hi, So I have a brownstone 50/50 with my business partner. I currently live on the top floors and we are renting the bottom garden…
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quincystreet
in Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Frozen Pipe?
My tenants have no cold water in a bathroom which is at the back of an addition on the garden level. I’m assuming this is…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
NY Fine Circular Stairs: recommendations and warnings?
Hi all, We’re considering using Bill Barnett from NY Fine Circular Stairs to build and install handrails and spindles in our house (all new). Would…
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deanbh
in Financial Services 10 years and 8 months ago
Lower 30 year fixed for a coop?
We financed our coop purchase last year for 4% fixed over 30 years. I’ve been seeing on the news that 30 year fixed rates have…
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itzikitzik
in General Discussion 10 years and 8 months ago
brownstone-townhouse partners
Hi, So I have a brownstone 50/50 with my business partner. I currently live on the top floors and we are renting the bottom garden…
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Breaking into Dumbwaiter and Air Shaft to Gain Space (and Venting Issues) - Feedback
I’m interested in feedback, pictures etc. from people who have taken over an inside airshaft and/or dumbwaiter to gain space for a kitchen (or perhaps…
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catboot
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Forum getting spam-y again
Another day, another wall decal post.
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Schedule B
On this document, what is the difference between a “Sink-Residential” and a “lavatory (common wash basin)? When you have an inspection does this list of…
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bobjohn
in Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
lead in brooklyn water
Hi, we have Brownstone in Brooklyn and I checked for the lead in water with the city supplied kit. I got water in 5Am after…
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karolnyc
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 9 months ago
Architect recommendation for roofdeck?
Hi, I’m looking for an architect recommendation to deck our roof. I’ve contacted about 10 architects recommended by various acquaintances and have only heard back…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Schedule B
On this document, what is the difference between a “Sink-Residential” and a “lavatory (common wash basin)? When you have an inspection does this list of…
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deanbh
in Mortgage 10 years and 8 months ago
30 year jumbo?
I noticed Wells Fargo have put their 30 year jumbo back up to 4.25% We are currently looking to refinance 900k and take $50k out…
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rgreenspan
in Property Management 10 years and 8 months ago
ISO - Property Mgmnt Co for HPD Affordable, maybe tax credit property
Hi I’m looking for a management company for an affordable housing rental property in ENY or Brownsville area. Maybe tax credit certification experience. Buildings are…
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earleburns
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Getting rid of raccoons
I work in a automobile garage and we have a small tool shed adjecent to our garage. The shed id not opened very often as…
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eli
in General Discussion 10 years and 8 months ago
Manhattan Brownstone Neighborhoods
I have already found pockets of brownstones on the Upper West Side between 90th and 116th along Riverside Drive and in Yorkville (UES) between 80th…
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