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hchanking

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago

Is the underlying structure on a unit's balcony or terrace considered condo common area or part of the individual unit's responsibilty for repair?

The exterior facade is considered to be part of the building envelope (common areas) but is the underlying structure for the balconies, common or individual…

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spaceaddict

in Inspection 14 years ago

Home Inspection for New Construction - Rand?

I am thinking about purchasing a new constructed property in Bushwick. My major concern is finding out that the property is properly built and not…

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Updated 14 years ago

adam_dahill

in Inspection 14 years and 1 month ago

Mold Inspector, any referrals?

I need a mold inspector for one of my clients in Park Slope. Her English isn’t the best so I’m helping her with the legwork.…

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Updated 14 years ago

hillel

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago

Park Slope - I need to hire somebody to do the sanitation in/out a 4 apts building. Any recommendation

any recommendation for a janitor who could perform these services??

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Updated 14 years ago

ari11210

in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago

What happens to 'holdover clause' in broker contract if I list FSBO or with another broker?

I am in an exclusive contract with a broker which states that they would be entitled to a commission after the contract expires, if the…

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Updated 14 years ago

kvolandes

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago

Combining Apartments

Greetings: My wife and I live in a condo that is owned only in my name (Apt #1).  Recently we bought the adjacent apartment from…

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Updated 14 years ago

Reno2011

in Leisure 14 years ago

What to charge movie folks to rent/film in our brownstone for 2 weeks?

Producer and director of mid budget film want to rent our place for two weeks to film a movie.  We are allowed to stay in…

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Updated 14 years ago

nwilcke

in Other 14 years ago

Any market for a 3 year old boiler?

Hi guys, I had the 60+ year old Weil McClain boiler in my 3 family house replaced in December 2008\. Turns out that the new boiler…

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Updated 14 years ago

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Dusting/cleaning decorative wood in brownstone

We just purchased a brownstone with lots of built-ins (ornate mantels, shelves, etc.) and wainscotting and it needs to be cleaned, dusted mainly. We’ve been…

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guikazoid

in General Contractors 14 years ago

Cost of Installing Proper Ventilation in Finished Basement

Community, The basement of the home we are about to close on is completely finished.  It has poor ventilation.  The boiler room stinks and the “recreational area”…

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Updated 14 years ago

ProspectWitch

in Exterminator 14 years ago

Exterminating and Re-insulating

This question is sort of two parts, but they are related     We have a very bad moth infestation in our attic…two types of moths: indian…

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Updated 14 years ago

danm

in Garden 14 years ago

Want free gravel? We ordered too much. You haul it away and it is yours

We had our back patio redone and ordered way too much gravel. Literally a one ton bag is left over. Want it for free? Just…

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Updated 14 years ago

anonymous

in Environmental and Green Design 14 years ago

Anyone know what is going on with the Gowanus Canal?

I am in contract on a home in the Gowanus and I really love the nabe. It’s got great bars, coffee shops and restaurants and…

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Updated 14 years ago

Jrandolph

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years ago

Whitewashing my brick wall

Im looking for someone who can give me some advice with whitewashing my interior wall or who can recommend someone reputable who does this. Thanks,…

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Updated 14 years ago

aravalittle

in Lighting 14 years ago

Vintage Lights Leftover From Reno

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e373b2d0c52b-.jpg Hi Everyone, We just finished a big reno and I have a bunch of lights left over if anyone is interested. A couple have…

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Updated 14 years ago

guysmiley128

in Co-Op Related 14 years ago

Thoughts on Concord Village

I’m thinking of buying in Concord Village and am wondering what people’s experience has been like living there. Pros? Cons? I’ve heard varying things about…

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Updated 14 years ago

Nadya5

in Flooring 14 years ago

Can anyone recommend to me someone to install hardwood flooring?

Hopefully not too expensive.

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iametis

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Foundation Wateproofing

Can the forum recommend a contractor for wet foundation in basement — need to address the following items and determine if we are addressing the problem…

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joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago

OAK SHUTTERS

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e38587b3caa1-.jpg 8 oak shutters for sale. Very good condition. Dimensions are 33 3/8″ in height and 31″ in width. Already been stripped and sanded. $100…

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rodneyanonymous

in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago

buyer of iron window security bars

We have a number of ornate iron window security bars taking up space in our basement that we’d like to sell.  They are of the…

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Updated 14 years ago

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