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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What to do about original mahogany trim?
We are stripping the layers of gooey paint off the the staircase in our brownstone, and we’ve discovered that everything– the stairs, railings, and the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mantels, Mirror and Summer Covers Available
We recently pulled some mantels, a mirror and some summer covers from our house and were wondering if anyone on here would be interested in…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Landlords as Additional Insured on Renters Insurance Policy
Hi all, A couple of years ago we required that our tenants have rental insurance and list us (landlords) as additional insured. There was a…
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tuna-loaf
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
1098 from Co-op. Is debt secured (Box 7 & 8)?
The 1098 from our co-op does not check Box 7 nor does it have an address in Box 8. I do my own taxes using…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Structural Engineer or Contractor
I purchased a gut renovated brownstone a handful of years ago. I’ve noticed some suspicious cut corners. I’ve noticed the top floor sinking towards the…
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422State
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Hotel project at Bond and Schermerhorn
Does anybody know the status of this project? This building has been under construction for years and is nowhere near complete. I wonder if the…
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422State
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Hotel project at Bond and Schermerhorn
Does anybody know the status of this project? This building has been under construction for years and is nowhere near complete. I wonder if the…
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reginaldodom
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Thermo and sound insulation issues, and many more to come in another post.
I am sorry for the very long post here. I am also sorry for my not so perfect English, it’s not my first language. I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Landmark fence install
I’m on a landmark block in brooklyn. My home is the only one on the block without a front fence and I’d like to rectify…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Can't find a plumber to run a gas line
I’ve spoken to big firms and small, but no one wants to run a gas line from the cellar to our parlor floor and 3rd…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Rebate for new boiler
I have a neighbor, who is not a subscriber here, who recently got a replacement for her condensing boiler. The install looks good, But, neither…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Coop Insurance
Our Coops master building insurance is up for renewal. We’ve used Brownstone Agency in the past (yes got the mail that they moved from Aspen…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Coop Insurance
Our Coops master building insurance is up for renewal. We’ve used Brownstone Agency in the past (yes got the mail that they moved from Aspen…
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reagan9000
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Great refrigerator repair experience
My refrigerator started making a grinding fan sound then stopped cooling/freezing. I called Dial Appliance due to a recommendation from someone in a similar situation…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
What to do with this window well?
In my backyard, I have a window well that I don’t think I want anymore. It’s a tiny window from the (fully below grade) basement…
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Robert L Syphax
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Best Dumpster Rental Company for Construction and Clean out projects
Hello everyone, I wanted to share my experience with renting dumpsters from www.dumpstermaxx.com they have been an absolute pleasure to work with on my construction…
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Robert L Syphax
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Best Dumpster Rental Company for Construction and Clean out projects
Hello everyone, I wanted to share my experience with renting dumpsters from www.dumpstermaxx.com they have been an absolute pleasure to work with on my construction…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mantels, Mirror and Summer Covers Available
We recently pulled some mantels, a mirror and some summer covers from our house and were wondering if anyone on here would be interested in…
0
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