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anonymous

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

wood fence & pavers

Hi, We are re-doing our back yard and I would greatly appreciate some advice. Where could I purchase: 8′ tall wood fence & good looking,…

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Arkady

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

Independent Assessor

Any recommendations of an assessor for a friend who needs independent assessment of his home after his wife died?

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Aussie

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

The dividing fence for my property was damaged in the storm

I have a 7 year old dividing fence at the rear do my brownstone. In the storm it was damaged and has partially fallen down.…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

patp26

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone facade

I have authentic real brownstone on/from a home I am demolishing in northern NJ.  If any one is interested in the stone please contact me.  I can…

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patp26

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone facade

I have authentic real brownstone on/from a home I am demolishing in northern NJ.  If any one is interested in the stone please contact me.  I can…

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sunsetbliss

in Landlord 13 years and 4 months ago

Extortion in an eviction case - advise needed.

Hi All, I am new to the forum, having recently aquired a building in Brooklyn.   It is a four-family brick.  I am living in…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

Aussie

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

The dividing fence for my property was damaged in the storm

I have a 7 year old dividing fence at the rear do my brownstone. In the storm it was damaged and has partially fallen down.…

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tyl

in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago

Looking to buy an apartment

Hello, We have been looking to buy an apartment in Brooklyn for over a year and want to consider listings ‘for sale by owner.’ We…

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raroam

in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago

Any recommendations for generator installation/sales in Brooklyn?

Looking to get quotes for an automatic generator for our building. Anyone have recommendations?

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

sparkly

in Landlord 13 years and 4 months ago

bussman fuses

I asked a fuse question some time ago.. but now I have another.   Are bussman fuses illegal to have.. If you had these would…

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npea

in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago

Can anyone recommend a master plumber to install a totally new hot water heater/radiator system in our modest Victorian?

Can anyone recommend a master plumber who can install a new hot water heater/radiator system?  We recently bought a modest Victorian with a terrible (seemingly…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

amazingcw

in Landlord 13 years and 4 months ago

Noise reduction

Our HVAC system is housed in a closet; however, we find the noise annoying.  We want to insulate the closet to reduce or eliminate the…

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happycats

in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago

New Chest Freezer Has A Burning Smell...Is This Normal

Hi. I just recently purchased a small Summit chest freezer. I plugged it in tonight and I first noticed that that outside was a little…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

raroam

in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago

How does one get elevation certificate for condo in a building that doesn't have an elevation certificate?

We live in Greenpoint FEMA flood zone and want to get flood insurance. Our area has been surveyed extensively as we live across street from…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

happycats

in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago

New Chest Freezer Has A Burning Smell...Is This Normal

Hi. I just recently purchased a small Summit chest freezer. I plugged it in tonight and I first noticed that that outside was a little…

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raroam

in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago

Any recommendations for generator installation/sales in Brooklyn?

Looking to get quotes for an automatic generator for our building. Anyone have recommendations?

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raroam

in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago

How does one get elevation certificate for condo in a building that doesn't have an elevation certificate?

We live in Greenpoint FEMA flood zone and want to get flood insurance. Our area has been surveyed extensively as we live across street from…

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brokedown

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 4 months ago

lawyer for suing NYC?

We may need to sue the city to settle a claim for damage to our personal property caused by sewage spill.  I’m told that this…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

microfiche

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 4 months ago

Will specifying 'no buyers brokers' limit our chances of selling?

We’re thinking of selling our a co-op appartment in Carrol Gardens ourselves.  We’re considering specifying no buyers brokers so we can avoid paying the buyers…

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evperry

in Other 13 years and 4 months ago

exterior sub contractor facade resurface

Hi’, I’m just starting a brownstone renovation and i am looking for a good sub contractor to handle the exterior resurface and paint off facade.…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

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