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greenwoodgoblin
in General Discussion 8 months ago
non-existent garage on our tax assessment
Our tax assessment lists a garage that’s been gone for at least 40 years (it’s present in the 1940 tax photo, gone in the 1980s).…
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felurian
in Renovation 9 months ago
Removal of small part of wall?
We would like to open up the small room that sits above the vestibule. We’ve seen this is very common in a lot of original…
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bobjbkln
in General Discussion 9 months ago
Login works!
Cate, just a note to say that tonight, when I went to the Brownstoner site using Firefox, it showed me as already logged in, identifying…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in Heating and Cooling 9 months ago
Cold Weather, Long Boiler Run Times, & Manual Feed & Low Water Shut Off
Check the water level in your boilers and also drain down the low water shut off. i drained my low water shut off down probably…
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dmlevine7
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 months ago
lead testing
I am looking for a company who can do the required NYC lead testing on my Manhattan multifamily. The quotes I have received are exorbitant.…
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decoart
in General Discussion 9 months ago
Maintenance Increase Notice
No surprise that my co-op is raising both maintenance and storage fees citing rising insurance and fuel costs. But I was surprised by the short…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 11 months ago
Seeking Trash Bin Service Recommendations in Brooklyn
With the new bin mandate in NYC, I’m looking for someone or a company that offers a service to take trash bins out and bring…
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cmtribull
in Renovation 10 months ago
Check on trim carpentry pricing
Hi! I’m renovating a 1 floor house in queens that’s about 1200 square feet. I’m doing a craftsman style with thick door and window mouldings,…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 9 months ago
Tenant adding Roommate
I have a great tenant. We want to be accommodating with her boyfriend moving in. I just have a few concerns. 1. I’ll almost certainly…
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huesos
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 months ago
Advice for Small Coop Dealing with HPD Lead Violation?
One of the owners in our small coop has received a bunch of lead paint violations after an HPD inspection. The coop (and the individual…
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kerthyfix@me.com
in Bath & Kitchen 10 months ago
reglaze bathtub
Any recommendations for A Brooklyn or New York based company that will do professional bathtub reglazing?
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BobMarvin
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 1 year and 1 month ago
Parapet Inspections
As a follow up to the topic I started a few weeks ago, these FAQs from DOB answer some of the questions: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/parapets-frequently-asked-questions.page I was…
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menierchoc
in Bath & Kitchen 10 months ago
Spraypainting Kitchen cabinets?
Can anyone recommend a place to have kitchen cabinets spray painted that is reasonable? I am willing to take the doors and drawer faces upstate…
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homely
in Architectural Salvage 10 months ago
Is it oak or pine?
I can’t tell what wood this is. It comes from a Brooklyn brownstone. It is tongue and groove, 5/16th deep, 2 inches wide. Is it…
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melissalangdon
in General Discussion 10 months ago
Door for closet area under the stoop
Hi – Has anyone installed a door to the little closet/space under the stairs in their stoop? We keep ice melt, brooms, other supplies etc…
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dindy
in Renovation 11 months ago
terrazzo floor
Does anyone know a terrazzo installer that has samples you can see ? I am looking to do custom, possibly with shells, but would like…
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steam_man
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 1 month ago
Landscape Designer or Architect
My building is looking to do some landscape work and we have an awful lot of area (1/4 acre) to work with. We have a…
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asanc
in Real Estate - General 11 months ago
Gowanus
How do I go about applying for Gowanus?
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