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webby1000
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Compensating tenants continued
Sorry, posted before I was ready, not sure why! I live in a 3 family which I own. The building next to me is slated…
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georgedow
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Stoop Repair / Best Approach
We have a landmarked limestone 1890’s townhouse— complete with leaning stoop wall that has allowed water to penetrate under the stoop and into the brick…
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ebp
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for carpenter for built-in bookcases?
Hi, I’m looking for someone to suggest a layout and build built-in bookcases and possibly a desk in our home office. Also, surrounding our fireplace.…
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georaftis
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Termite Exterminator Recs?
I am the new owner of a ~1900 townhome in south slope, with some (supposedly) minor, non-active termite damage. I would like to keep up…
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georaftis
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Termite Exterminator Recs?
I am the new owner of a ~1900 townhome in south slope, with some (supposedly) minor, non-active termite damage. I would like to keep up…
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ebp
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for carpenter for built-in bookcases?
Hi, I’m looking for someone to suggest a layout and build built-in bookcases and possibly a desk in our home office. Also, surrounding our fireplace.…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for Window Film for Privacy while keeping sunlight
Hi Everybody, I’m looking for recos / past learnings on window films on our townhouse front facade windows for privacy but still letting plenty of…
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adam_dahill
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Pecan Hardwood Dining room set with Burl finish
Helping my parents out here, excellent condition Complete solid pecan wood Dining table, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs with beautiful burl tabletop finish.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Outer court, Inner Court ,Recess understanding the definition from NYC Building
code Chapter 2 Section 12-10page 23 , 24 & 25 ; I am not able to understand which of this applies to my design which…
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georgedow
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Stoop Repair / Best Approach
We have a landmarked limestone 1890’s townhouse— complete with leaning stoop wall that has allowed water to penetrate under the stoop and into the brick…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Properties classification change
Does changing a properties classification from a B4 Family Dwelling to a C3-WALK-UP APARTMENT entitle the owner to more property? in 1989, my next door…
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paynewhitney
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
How does one find out if your contractor has had a violation
Our building in Park Slope have received bids from various contractors to replace our garden wall. We have narrowed it down to 3 and all…
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paynewhitney
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
How does one find out if your contractor has had a violation
Our building in Park Slope have received bids from various contractors to replace our garden wall. We have narrowed it down to 3 and all…
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Looking for a foundation contractor
I have an old townhouse in PLG with some water damage coming through a small section of drywall in the partially finished basement. I contacted…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Just how soft is the Brooklyn brownstone market?
We received a postcard from a RE company boasting about having sold a Montgomery Place house for a record $12.6 million. After a paragraph of…
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Hire A Worker - Bay Parkway Community Job Center - (718) 600-0425
I want to share this resource for all those that may need to hire day laborers. I have been using the Bay Parkway Community Job…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Just how soft is the Brooklyn brownstone market?
We received a postcard from a RE company boasting about having sold a Montgomery Place house for a record $12.6 million. After a paragraph of…
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sterlingbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Terminating Exclusive Rental Agreement
We signed an exclusive rental agreement with a broker to rent the garden apartment in our house. The broker is not doing much to generate…
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