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Best R.E. Agent for House Sale?
If I want to sell a Prospect Heights rowhouse – vacant but in overall good shape — as quickly as possible, who is a local…
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TinaNiu
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Insparisk: Boiler Violation
Has anyone had this experience? My insurance company sent CitySpec to inspect my boiler in 2012 (and many other years). CitySpec sent me documents (which…
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zazee
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
2100 Bedford Ave
Does anyone know about this area of Flatbush (Bedford between Lenox and Linden)? There is a beautiful condo building there, with somewhat affordable (by ridiculous…
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bqeresident1
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Replacement Windows (Marvin)
We replaced the windows in a our home, a standard brownstone – Marvin in front, Integrity in back. They are surprisingly hard to open. Wondering…
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brokelyn
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Front yard work need permit?
I plan to redo my front garden and wonder if landmarks needs to be involved? Also, can anyone recommend someone who can do stonework and…
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brokelyn
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Front yard work need permit?
I plan to redo my front garden and wonder if landmarks needs to be involved? Also, can anyone recommend someone who can do stonework and…
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randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
ONCE A WEEK VS. TWICE A WEEK ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING .
Why are some parts of Brooklyn Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday alternate side and others are Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday? Is it possible to…
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bk123
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Landmarks- Vinyl Windows
Is it possible to get approval for vinyl windows on a front facade?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk lien
Hi, can anyone recommend a contractor who can do the work necessary to have such a lien removed? ie, get permits, deal with dept of…
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rhbxcgcpodlkz
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 10 months ago
exterior storm window frames & panes, where to find
My Victorian has 44 windows- not an uncommon number of windows, a huge expense to replace historic windows. I have only a few storm windows…
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bdz
in Bath & Kitchen 7 years and 10 months ago
Millworker for kitchen cabinet doors using Ikea cabinets
I am wondering if anyone has used a local millworker for cabinet doors using Ikea cabinets. If so, can you share your experience and who…
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greencat
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Flies and maggots!
Hello our tenant seems to be quite clean and had maggots and flies that seem to ce coming from the floor, wall etc. An exterminator…
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deva
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
HELP: Building Collapse Next Door. Next Steps
Need help from this community. A building next door to mine collapsed pretty dramatically. We had to vacate premises. I am finally able to access…
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elm_bk
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
in sink Garbage disposal downside?
Hi, our lower floor tenants wish to put in a garbage disposal at their own expense. What potential downside could their be to us as…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk lien
Hi, can anyone recommend a contractor who can do the work necessary to have such a lien removed? ie, get permits, deal with dept of…
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ljcolo
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
What's this architectural style?
[Photo](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:9ZmE:aurmknaimgur.jpg.jpg) I found this house in between two Greek Revival row houses — is anybody familiar with the architectural style? The stylized, geometric ornamentation reminds…
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Aprotraveler
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Slanting Interior Stairways
Hi Everyone, I have a two family townhouse and in the past five years it seems to me the stairway leading to the top floor…
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avrex
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
Wait until you see this custom cast newel post in black. What a beauty
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