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stella2009
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 3 months ago
Rental Advise needed
We are about to be done with a complete renovation of a single-family 100-year-old townhouse on CH/PH border (3 min walk to Frankin Ave subway,…
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cls
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Brooklyn Co-Op Board Unwilling to Provide Docs For Re-Fi
The title says it all really (also I Googled variations on that and couldn’t find anything, so hopefully any answers will make it easier for…
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MaryB
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Pulling permits without an expediter?
DOB just approved plans for our alt 1 townhouse renovation. Our architects used the new HUB system to have the plans approved which was pretty…
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egghead8
in Radiators 13 years and 3 months ago
Need a vintage radiator
Hi — Anybody have ideas on where to get a small, vintage cast iron radiator: 20 x 15 x 6.5 or thereabouts? thanks
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newhouse
in Radiators 13 years and 3 months ago
Stinky radiator smell
Lately, my steam radiator emits a stinky, burning-like smell in the early morning when the pre-set thermostat temperature rises. The furnace is about 10 years…
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newhouse
in Radiators 13 years and 3 months ago
Stinky radiator smell
Lately, my steam radiator emits a stinky, burning-like smell in the early morning when the pre-set thermostat temperature rises. The furnace is about 10 years…
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eastbloc
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
New construction or alteration?
I have a circa 1910 Federal-style townhouse with an empty adjacent lot (zoned R6B) where I’d like to build a similarly-sized structure. Are there any significant advantages…
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lopolito
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
add a kitchen
I have a 3 story 2 family brownstone… 3 yrs ago I added a kitchenette to the 2nd floor for my son… not a rental, strictly for…
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egghead8
in Radiators 13 years and 3 months ago
Need a vintage radiator
Hi — Anybody have ideas on where to get a small, vintage cast iron radiator: 20 x 15 x 6.5 or thereabouts? thanks
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bedstuybk
in Lighting 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for property management - 2-4 unit brownstones
Anyone had any good experience w/ property management companies? I am currently looking at a couple now, including Brownstone Management but the reviews have been…
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astorian
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a construction loan broker
Like many other brownstoners, I’ve had a great experience with Adam Dahill, but I’m assuming construction loans are a different marketplace. Does anyone have a…
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chrisemma
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 3 months ago
buckled hardwood floor planks
Hi, we are looking for someone to do a small hardwood floor job. We have a few planks next to a radiator that buckled out…
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raistlin
in Masonry 13 years and 3 months ago
Retaining wall contractor needed
Looking for reputable retaining wall contractor. My house in Brooklyn is among the 12 houses that just got issued ECB violation because the retaining wall in in…
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jodileone
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 3 months ago
Cracks in Clay Chimney Flue: Need Advice on Options
We live in a 4 story brownstone, use gas heat for steam boiler and have no working fireplaces. We have had a ‘gas-like’ smell in…
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cls
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Brooklyn Co-Op Board Unwilling to Provide Docs For Re-Fi
The title says it all really (also I Googled variations on that and couldn’t find anything, so hopefully any answers will make it easier for…
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FixtheCanal
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Ejector Pump Broken
Our ejector pump stopped working. Since the lid to the pit also corroded away some time ago we are wondering if we should replace the…
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longhaul
in Mortgage 13 years and 3 months ago
How to fix an improperly recorded mortgage?
In November of 2011, I refinanced my mortgage for a much lower rate. I went thru a broker and in the process switched the mortgage…
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stephanie
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 3 months ago
Do I need file paperwork with city to install 2nd kitchen?
Hi. I am interested in a 2-family house currently being used as a 1-family. The certificate of occupancy is for 2 families. I would like…
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