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first-time landlord considering medium-term rentals (more than 30 days)
I’d love some advice from others who’ve done this. We own a two-family townhouse. The rental unit is on the first floor. We are thinking…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR HURRICANE IDA FEMA ASSISTANCE IS NOVEMBER 5.
Though we may be covered by insurance, a big thank you to ceci for pointing me in this direction.
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Amym718
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Extension...leak...mold... Where to begin?
Like many of you, during the big rains we discovered holes we didn’t know we had. Very old one-story extension that houses the washer and…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
ISO someone who can do fence repair?
Looking for recommendations for someone who can help repair my fence. For context: my next door neighbor’s tree is pushing into their chain link fence…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
1st floor studio/1-bed egress requirements
We live in a two-family townhouse and are almost finished with the renovations of our first-floor rental unit. It is 12 x 40 feet (approx)…
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lindaaponte
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Company to fabricate posts and rail for stoop?
We are redoing our facade and would like to also replace the thin railing on our front steps with newel posts and rails that match…
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kamkuaichio
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Deck/stair conundrum
I know, I know – not ANOTHER deck post! But I’ve been lurking around on the many posts about decks and have what may be…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
facade trim repair
Hello all, I am looking for personal recommendations for someone who can repair a hole in the trim(dont know the actual term) of our brownstone.…
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bububu
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Driveway share issues with next house
I’m quite depressed with this situation. I have shared driveway with next door. The next door has dog bleeding business and 5 pit bulls are…
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hrwstipeyzgzm
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Hallyway Carpet
Hi all! anyone have any leads for me? Looking to replace the old, gross carpet in our brownstone in the common areas. Can anyone recommend…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
ISO exterior brownstone door specialists
Dear hive, I am seeking a specialist who can re-set and refinish/repaint our original exterior door (in a brownstone). This may also involve refinishing the…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Rec for irrigation system maintenance
Hi everyone-We were ghosted by the guy who had previously handled maintaining the irrigation system that the prior owners of our home installed. We are…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement Flooded During Ida - What to do about mold?
Like a lot of people, my basement flooded a little during Ida, we’re talking 1-2 inches that drained by morning. I’m now seeing a big…
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ykwxaczjpn
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Bump Out addition possible?
Hi All, Does anyone have experience doing a bump out on an LPC designated block in the Village? I’m looking at purchasing a townhouse and…
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rtopyhbfi
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Clearing Out Williamsburg Studio
Hello Everyone, I am moving and clearing out my Williamsburg studio. Lots of wood, materials, plants, indoor/outdoor furniture, and antiques for anyone remodeling their home…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Smartest approach for building in basement? Flooring? Studs? Moulding? Doors?
We luckily didn’t get much water in our basement but we still want to be prepared for it as we prepare to finish our basement.…
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tristianismyrealtor
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Basement flood clean up
Came back after summer to find that the major water main break (June 15th) in front of our house deposited inches of mucky silt in…
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tmrulqeoamde
in Roofing 4 years and 7 months ago
Roofing Questions
Long time reader, first time poster here. We recently purchased a brownstone in landmarked cobble hill. We are now looking at installing solar (using BSW)…
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