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bwick

in Financial Services 14 years and 2 months ago

Cash out Refi 3 family non owner occupied

I own a 3 family rental property in Bushwick and would like to take a cash out refi to perform some repairs and also purchase…

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mjpress

in Quality of Life 14 years and 2 months ago

crowdsourcing solution to motorcycle sociopath in stuyvesant heights

Nearly every night, some dude tears around Stuyvesant Heights on an outrageously loud motorcycle–anywhere between 9 pm and 2 am.  I’ve looked into this and…

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yaldwyn

in Flooring 14 years and 2 months ago

Parquet flooring

This isn’t a question rather it’s to recommend Alberto Hidalgo (347.258.6398) who has just sanded, stained, and finished the parquet floors in our limestone in…

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Bridget

in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago

Pkg provision with a rental; bedbug disclosure

Hi, New to Brooklyn rental market.  Several ?s; appreciate advice. I was told that parking went with a rental, then when I was due to…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

slopegirl

in Doors 14 years and 2 months ago

Exterior door referrals

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1343c1b99f4- Looking for referrals of good exterior door person. Do I hire a carpenter for this? Door person?? Pictured is the back door situation we…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

morningbelle1

in Exterminator 14 years and 2 months ago

ANYONE KNOW A GOOD EXTERMINATOR?

Waterbugs yuck we got em. But we also have pets.  Anyone know an exterminator who can get rid of the bugs without spraying anything that…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

morigian

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 2 months ago

Backyard Rennovation

Anyone have a recommendation for small scale landscaper or garden designer / yard worker? We have ideas but not the time or energy to do…

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CountChocula

in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 3 months ago

Park Slope Prices - 1 and 2 BRs

I have been following the listings for 1 and 2 BRs in Park Slope fairly religiously for about 2 years or so. In the past…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

starfish11040

in Decorative 14 years and 2 months ago

Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

Scott

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 2 months ago

Cornice Painting

Anyone had their cornice repainted lately?  Got a price of $2,500 to scrape, prime and paint using a hanging scaffold.  Condition is fair.  Seems high. …

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spaceaddict

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 3 months ago

Must I consult a lawyer before I put an offer for a shortsale?

I am looking into a shortsale brownstone with tenants and no guarantee for vacant delivery. Although, the agent said that the eviction process has started.…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

kalifornia1983

in Real Estate - General 14 years and 2 months ago

Real estate question

My friend’s grandmother owned a house in Brooklyn in the 1920s. After the stock-market crash she couldn’t sell the house and decided to abandon it.…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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guikazoid

in Real Estate - General 14 years and 3 months ago

Real Estate Lawyer & Engineer Inspector Recommendations

Would anyone recommend a lawyer and inspector for purchasing a house in Park Slope? Anyone have experience with Kurt Roth or Jesse Gordon?  I recall seeing their…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

starfish11040

in Decorative 14 years and 2 months ago

Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…

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greengirl

in Roofers 14 years and 2 months ago

Replacing a Roof (31x16)

Frame, two family house requires a completely new roof. What does something like this go for? Who do you recommend I contact to get estimates…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

boyinthebush

in Bars and Pubs 14 years and 2 months ago

Can anyone help with my letter of no objection situation?

I am opening a beer and wine bar in Bushwick.  The space I have leased was a deli/grocery (bodega).  It is on the ground floor…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

arzeitz

in Flooring 14 years and 3 months ago

RESTORING WOOD FLOORS

I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…

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brownstoner

in Retail 14 years and 3 months ago

Best Mom-and-Pop Hardware Stores in Brooklyn?

Help us compile a list of the best Mom and Pop hardware stores in Brooklyn, i.e. anything other than the big box chains like Home…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

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