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citizenjane

in General Discussion 5 years ago

How to repair MDF beadboard above a sink?

Hi all, first – best wishes for health! Secondly, we made the (seemingly) bad decision to install beadboard behind a small corner sink, without a…

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Retaining Wall Permit

Do I need a permit to construct a 2’ tall retaining wall along property lines? Planning to put a fence atop it once completed. Assuming…

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Updated 5 years ago

citizenjane

in General Discussion 5 years ago

How to repair MDF beadboard above a sink?

Hi all, first – best wishes for health! Secondly, we made the (seemingly) bad decision to install beadboard behind a small corner sink, without a…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

First-time Landlord

Hi! The people on this forum have been very helpful in the past and I’m really hoping you can help me again. We are buying…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Restoring coal burning fireplaces in 4 story townhouse

Hi everyone- seeking advice on what to do with the 8 fireplaces we have in our house. We have two parlor rooms per floor, each…

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stickerhappy

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Shutting down steam boiler for the season

Does it matter how you turn off a one-pipe steam boiler for the season, I’ve heard all things: flip the emergency shut off switch on…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

New Thermostat

Anyone recommend someone to run a new line from the heater to the thermostat. Wanted to move the thermostat from the ground floor to the…

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Updated 5 years ago

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How to vet contractors in the age of Covid-19?

We’re soon going to need to start bidding out our townhouse reno project to different contractors, but I wonder how that is being done nowadays?…

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jen-kg

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Thoughts on BK real estate

Anyone worried about declining real estate value in Brooklyn, specifically places that appeal to families, as people flee to the burbs? Not asking to be…

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Updated 5 years ago

jtula

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Rats in Backyard?

I noticed a bunch of holes in the ground in our backyard and in our neighbor’s backyard. They seem like they could be rat holes.…

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Updated 5 years ago

NewOwner

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Tenant left a mess before decamping out of the city

Both of my upstairs tenants left the city temporarily. One just left for three months and left a huge mess in their apartment – I…

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NewOwner

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Tenant left a mess before decamping out of the city

Both of my upstairs tenants left the city temporarily. One just left for three months and left a huge mess in their apartment – I…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Retaining Wall Permit

Do I need a permit to construct a 2’ tall retaining wall along property lines? Planning to put a fence atop it once completed. Assuming…

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stickerhappy

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Shutting down steam boiler for the season

Does it matter how you turn off a one-pipe steam boiler for the season, I’ve heard all things: flip the emergency shut off switch on…

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lucie

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Who reduced rent for the tenants?

Yesterday we sent message to our tenants that we reduce rent by 5% till the end of the year considering pandemic. To the best of…

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Looking for a good exterminator - bed stuy - mice - thanks.

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Mortgage Reporting Tax

“The mortgage recording tax is charged by New York State “on the privilege of recording a mortgage on real property located within the state.” In…

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Looking for a good exterminator - bed stuy - mice - thanks.

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jtula

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Rats in Backyard?

I noticed a bunch of holes in the ground in our backyard and in our neighbor’s backyard. They seem like they could be rat holes.…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Homeless man in front of house publicly defecating and urinating

Our house is in front of a school and little park. A homeless man has been hanging out on the sidewalk by the school early…

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