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james3210
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Misrepresentation by Broker - Rental
We rented an apartment through a broker a little over a year ago and paid her a 12% fee – coming in at approximately $7,000.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Landscaping
I need a landscaper for the front n backyard of my bed stuy brownstone.
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namahs
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Buying a house with open DOB violations
We are so happy that the seller accepted our offer. Now we are working with our attorney on finalizing the contract. One item that the…
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gmhtrmdiwdsbenba
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Basement excavation for patio advice
I am considering buying a house with a full height English basement. I would like to excavate the back yard to create french doors opening…
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gmhtrmdiwdsbenba
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Basement excavation for patio advice
I am considering buying a house with a full height English basement. I would like to excavate the back yard to create french doors opening…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years ago
sewer line insurance - worth it?
Hi all – I know this has been discussed before but multiple searches of the forum fail to bring it up, sorry – just wondering…
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namahs
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Buying a house with open DOB violations
We are so happy that the seller accepted our offer. Now we are working with our attorney on finalizing the contract. One item that the…
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since2002
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Contractor For Finished Basement
Anyone have recommendations for a contractor who can convert my basement into a reck room with a bathroom? I have plumbing and electric lined up…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Update to old "Leak or condensation" post
All just an update to the old “Leak or condensation” post. After the snow storm last week I have seen the leak come back starting…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Electrician in Bed Stuy?
Just lost power to the rear half of my brownstone. None of the breakers tripped. Power coming from a line next to the breaker box…
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fgii
in General Discussion 9 years ago
24 Middagh Street
An addendum: Bob Furman’s book, Brooklyn Heights: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of America’s First Suburb (Definitive History), dates 24 Middagh Street house to 1790,…
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fgii
in General Discussion 9 years ago
24 Middagh Street
An addendum: Bob Furman’s book, Brooklyn Heights: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of America’s First Suburb (Definitive History), dates 24 Middagh Street house to 1790,…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years ago
FDNY using google earth to check on roofs?
Hi all – this is somewhat out there, but has anyone else heard that FDNY is now using google satellite images to check on the…
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rand_dpc
in General Discussion 9 years ago
window replacement with fixed stained glass transom in the frame
We are looking to replace 3 windows in an old victorian style house. They each have a rectangular stained glass transom at the top within…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Update to old "Leak or condensation" post
All just an update to the old “Leak or condensation” post. After the snow storm last week I have seen the leak come back starting…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Electrician in Bed Stuy?
Just lost power to the rear half of my brownstone. None of the breakers tripped. Power coming from a line next to the breaker box…
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gmhtrmdiwdsbenba
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Monthly Parking near Flatbush and Church
Hi all, we are moving to the neighborhood and interested in renting a monthly parking spot, does anyone have any ideas? Also how is the…
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gmhtrmdiwdsbenba
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Monthly Parking near Flatbush and Church
Hi all, we are moving to the neighborhood and interested in renting a monthly parking spot, does anyone have any ideas? Also how is the…
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