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PK
in Pest Control 14 years and 3 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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phenotis
in Other 14 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good housecleaner?
I live in downtown Brooklyn. My apartment is a 600-square foot studio, and I have been paying $70 for three hours work, but I’m willing…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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rbenoff
in Building Code 14 years and 3 months ago
How do you challenge a DOB construction permit?
Does anyone have experience filing a challenge with the DOB to contest a proposed construction project? Our neighbors want to build a big addition on…
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viaorient
in Quality of Life 14 years and 4 months ago
Living Across from A Bar
I am about to make an offer on a townhouse thats located right across a street from a bar. I am not clear how noisy…
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hillel
in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago
Tenant wants lead inspection - Landlord's obligations?
I bought a small building 2 years ago and one of my tenant I kept in when I took over recently asked me to check…
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shmuliejoe
in About Brooklyn 14 years and 3 months ago
Undertaker
Getting my house in order….does anyone know an honest, non-sleazy Brooklyn undertaker with whom I can arrange a no fuss cremation? Don’t need this now, but…
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shmuliejoe
in Restaurants and Cafes 14 years and 3 months ago
Caterer....?
Having a big party in our apartment, 40-60 people. Need a local caterer for passed hors d’ouevres and staffing. Nothing too fancy. Suggestions…? Thx.
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SewardWasRight
in Quality of Life 14 years and 2 months ago
Illegal SRO on the Block?
Good morning, Brownstoners, At a recent block assn. mtg., we were informed that a homeless shelter was setting up shop on the block in a…
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guikazoid
in Accounting 14 years and 2 months ago
Can someone recommend a Tax Accountant
Any recommendations for a good tax accountant in the Gowanus/Park Slope area? We purchased a house, did lots of improvements/repairs, amongst other variables.
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Reno2011
in Electricians 14 years and 2 months ago
Any good references for someone who can fix appliances; also for good electrician?
We have some tenants who have proceeded to break everything in the apartment in the last year including the stove, washer AND dryer, and microwave…
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cambridgepl
in Exteriors 14 years and 2 months ago
Leakmaster for President
I just had the most unbelievable experience with Nick and Aaron at Leakmaster (718-421-2000). They left about 10 minutes ago and I had to post…
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iamnowhere
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 2 months ago
How "offensive" is a low offer to the seller if the apartment needs a total gut renovation?
I am contemplating buying my first apartment in a co-op in Brooklyn, so I’m new to the process. I am interested in submitting an offer…
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Mads54
in Garden 14 years and 2 months ago
Backyard-Still on a Budget
Looking for someone to revamp our backyard. It is a small rowhouse space currently hosuing a bit of grass, a large deck and side foliage.…
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Mads54
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
Reno on Upstairs Bathroom-Limited Budget
Homeowner on a limited budget. Second floor bathroom is not bad, no major problems but would like to update. The only new fixture will be…
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bricklayer
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 2 months ago
Expeditor wants to visit mid-construction?
I’m midway through a muti-month renovation project on our townhouse. We’re totally legit with permits and licensed contractors and whatnot… but lately our expeditor has…
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houseowax
in Other 14 years and 2 months ago
Need A Plasterer With An Eye For Detail
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f21cb1378e74-.jpg Our ceiling is starting to crack and sag at an alarming rate. As the decorative plasterwork is the crown gem of the entire house…
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daintydu
in Drywall and Insulation 14 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for Prates Plastering
As someone who used a lot of Brownstoner recommendations during our recent renovation, I am finally getting around to posting a few of my own.…
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