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housepoor
in Legal 12 years and 7 months ago
Renting an apartment to a corporation
A potential tenant wants to lease an apartment, but do it under a corporate name (so they can create a business expense, I imagine). There…
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parksloperenoqueen
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Illegal roofdeck on extension roof?!?! HELP!!!!
Hi, I am about to close on an apartment but an issue about our lovely terrace was just brought up! The apartment is on the…
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mapseeker
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Humidification System
Anyone have experience installing humidification when installing central air? It seems to be a pretty polarizing topic with people either strongly for (eliminate dry winters)…
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slopette
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for small bathroom vanity 22" or less
Hello everyone, I am in the final stages of an apartment renovation, which included a full bathroom gut. We have a very small amount of…
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est
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Opinion on $2,500 faux lawn installation quote ?
Hi all, We’ve been quoted $2,500 for synthetic grass installation for a 9×25 space. It’s supposedly high end — don’t know the brand yet –…
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northslopian
in Utilities 12 years and 7 months ago
TWC wants to compromise--use of my building for free internet/cable
A year and a half ago (really) I contacted Time Warner to remove a large cable that runs alongside my building. They finally called me…
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nminami
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Above buildable FAR?
I’m considering buying a 4 fam brownstone zoned c3 with an up to date COO (it was gut reno’ed in 2008). However, I noticed on…
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jdub
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 6 months ago
Facade Work Reference
My co-op is looking into having some facade work done – probably a complete resurfacing with some cornice work, but possibly less. I’ve looked through…
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bedstuytownhouse
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Forum archive problem
Brownstoner, Not sure whether or not this issue has been pointed out to you but, while the archive topics are available, the comments are not…they…
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dumbogirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
renovation in stages -- good general contractors for this?
We’re exploring the option of renovating our brownstone in stages over the next 5-7 years, primarily to manage costs. I’d like to find a GC…
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rockclimb8
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Kitchen or Space Rental for Cooking Class Fundraiser
I’m looking for a space with a kitchen; either commercial or residential where I could host a fundraiser cooking class for ~12 people. Thanks for…
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deanbh
in Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Water usage per apartment?
Hi, Hoping to get some collective advice from the brownstoner hive – We live in a small brownstone building in Brooklyn heights, looking at our…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Re-creating cast iron posts and stoop railing
I am looking to re-create cast iron posts and railing on my stoop, based on the 1940s municipal photo. I am looking for recommendations for…
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slopette
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for small bathroom vanity 22" or less
Hello everyone, I am in the final stages of an apartment renovation, which included a full bathroom gut. We have a very small amount of…
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lokendra
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 7 months ago
patio cover
I want to share this well designed patio cover through this forum because i think there are many people like me who are looking for…
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juggie
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Airbnb in Bed Stuy
I have a few rooms I am not using in my brownstone in Bed Stuy. Thinking of maybe start doing Airbnb. A few people in…
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juggie
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Airbnb in Bed Stuy
I have a few rooms I am not using in my brownstone in Bed Stuy. Thinking of maybe start doing Airbnb. A few people in…
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jumping
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Electric/ Gas Lines in from the street
Looking for some info about the gas and electric lines that come in from the street. I have a cold room under my porch that…
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