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Williams
in Heating 14 years and 3 months ago
Charging tenants for heating
I’m looking into a four family which has an oil heating system. The owner stats that it costs $5600 a year (Could that be?? it’s…
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jackstraw
in Other 14 years and 3 months ago
City cut down wrong tree.
The city identified a damaged tree in front of my house for removal but the tree removal crew cut down the wrong tree. Instead of…
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flyingdesigner
in Architecture 14 years and 3 months ago
Intercom Reccs
I’m in the midst of a gut on a two fam. We’re in the upper and I’d like to install an intercom while the walls…
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sophietheandroid
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
DOB Permit Saturation?
Hey everyone. Long time, first time. There seem to be lots of knowledgable people here on the subject of DOB permits. I live on a…
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jackstraw
in Other 14 years and 3 months ago
City cut down wrong tree.
The city identified a damaged tree in front of my house for removal but the tree removal crew cut down the wrong tree. Instead of…
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DouglasAlan
in Demolition 14 years and 3 months ago
Asbestos - Wall Removal and Prudence vs. Paranoia
OK, so I was working in my new home, and I was banging away at the drywall that was covering my lovely brick fireplace. When…
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flyingdesigner
in Architecture 14 years and 3 months ago
Intercom Reccs
I’m in the midst of a gut on a two fam. We’re in the upper and I’d like to install an intercom while the walls…
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NorthSleeper
in Construction 14 years and 3 months ago
Paying subcontractors
What is my legal responsibility here? I hired a GC to do some reno work on my home and mid-reno fired him for shoddy work. …
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Notifying tenants of new owner
We’re closing on a place next week and have 2 tenants in the building. I understand we need to provide them with a letter saying…
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brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 3 months ago
DOB Update 07/13/11
DOB has extended the get it done together program till end of August!!!
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sophietheandroid
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
DOB Permit Saturation?
Hey everyone. Long time, first time. There seem to be lots of knowledgable people here on the subject of DOB permits. I live on a…
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grid3d
in Property Management 14 years and 3 months ago
Coop Management Co's
Anyone have experience with TKR, Brownstone or Alvic? Any others worth considering for our Cobble Hill brownstone coop?
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pookshill
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 3 months ago
Tenants rights re: landords forcing construction/altering the apartment?
Hi there. My husband and I moved into a 2 bedroom apartment in a new-ish building just 3 weeks ago. We have an outdoor deck…
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ahmedmsaad
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Apartment renovation- Lighting Suggestions for Dark Railroad apartment
Hi everyone, I am renovating a rental in my building and want to help make the apartment more appealing to renters. I am putting in…
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lapinagile
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 3 months ago
Discoloration on wood basement floor joists
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1e15023e5eb-.jpg While viewing an 1899 brownstone for potential purchase, was concerned about serious discoloration on the basement floor joists- see photo. Discoloration was both black…
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JJack
in Cellar 14 years and 3 months ago
need a Dehumidifer suggestion for cellar
I have to get a dehumidifier for the cellar of my brownstone. There was some water that leaked down there this past spring and it…
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elraine
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Chair Lift
Can anybody recommend a contractor/company to install a chair lift in a Ditmas Park house? Have you done it in your home? Does it work…
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arzeitz
in Flooring 14 years and 4 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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