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laurenpacker123

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Is it Legal to convert wood burning fireplace to function as wood stove insert?

I have several fireplaces in my brownstone. We are planning to make one of them function again as a gas fireplace with a coal basket,…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

dumbogirl

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Marble/Stone repair for bathroom?

Looking for someone to repair a marble surround in our bathroom. Any recommendations for a reliable person? Thanks!!

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

cmu

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Dining Table + 6 Chairs

Downsized our dining room, need to sell Deco Style (40’s) bleached-oak table and 6 chairs, very good condition. Table is 63×36, seats 6, with 2…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Over the lifetime of a lease, how many times can a Temporary CofO be renewed?

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

freespirit

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

First time landlord

So we are finally renting the 2 unit in our house. We hired a real estate agent for 2 months and she showed the place…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

quincystreet

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Rental Agent

Moving far away possibly for a few years. Does anyone have agent recommendations to help rent my place? Ideally looking for someone trustworthy and consistent…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

stickerhappy

in Exteriors 9 years and 7 months ago

Removing paint from exterior brick

Our 3-story back wall is peeling paint (see photo) in some places and has well-adhered paint in other places. What’s the best way to remove…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

laurenpacker123

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Backyard Weed Problem!... need HELP

Hello- We are looking for a recommendation for a REAL expert in yard clean-up and weed removal. We have paid several people now to come…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

madelinejobson

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

STOOP SALE COBBLE HILL/COLUMBIA WATERFRONT

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austinnicholshouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Illegal Codo Renting

I have some folks in my building renting their condo out. This is against our bi-laws. What action can our condo association take? We don’t…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

bzyuqaxptnjx

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

New community art space in South Slope with classes!

Hi, there! Bklyn Clay, a new community art space for pottery classes and studio membership, is opening soon in South Slope, and we’re having a…

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homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

FOR SALE: PORCELAIN WALL-MOUNT SINKS

I have three wall-mount porcelain sinks in “like new” condition. If interested, please email jakarr216@gmail.com for pictures and sizes, or to come see. [Sink -…

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brookeleafoster

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Sprinklers in our Brownstone??

We are about to begin turning our three family into a two family. We are planning on turning the top two floors into one duplex.…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Rewire brownstone

Anyone ever rewire their home? If so how long of a job and what cost would I be looking at? It’s a 3 floor home…

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Viking Stove 36 inches good condition for sale

Good condition used viking stove Located at Carlton and greene ave for pickup 4 burners plus griddle $1000

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

NorthSleeper

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Alarm systems required for property insurance?

Hi, any of you out there required to get an alarm system as part of getting home owner’s insurance? We are thinking of switching to…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

robby

in Home Buying 9 years and 7 months ago

SRO Brownstone Question

Hi all. Looking for some wisdom here. I am considering putting an offer in on a brownstone which was converted from a two-family to an…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

sandietrombert

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Post construction clean up referral

Finishing a gut reno on a small (800 sq’) apartment. Dust is everywhere and new windows need to be cleaned. Do you have a referral…

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sandietrombert

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Post construction clean up referral

Finishing a gut reno on a small (800 sq’) apartment. Dust is everywhere and new windows need to be cleaned. Do you have a referral…

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noodle3

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Question on 421-a rent stabilization

Hi all, I live in the Brooklyner and have a rent stabilized lease because the building is stabilized due to 421-a until 2027. I am…

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