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anonymous

in Landlord 14 years ago

Landlord's smoke entering tenants apartment

I live in the garden apartment of a brownstone.  My landlord lives above me in the rest of the brownstone.  She spends most of her…

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Updated 14 years ago

brooklyn2011

in Landlord 14 years ago

Homeowner forced to rent but mortgage company limits renting to 3 years

Hi: we are moving out of state after purchasing a home in Brooklyn. Out of courtesy I called our homeowner’s insurance to inform them of…

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Updated 14 years ago

guikazoid

in General Contractors 14 years ago

Converting a Frame House to Brick

I found myself daydreaming and wondering if it were even possible to convert a frame house to a brick house.  Is this something that would…

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Updated 14 years ago

randolph

in Decks and Porches 14 years ago

Change in C of O to replace roof deck?

Our condo building is looking into replacing a common roof deck and one of our contractors is saying that we may have to change to…

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Updated 14 years ago

randolph

in Decks and Porches 14 years ago

Change in C of O to replace roof deck?

Our condo building is looking into replacing a common roof deck and one of our contractors is saying that we may have to change to…

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chelseagirl

in Doors & Windows 14 years ago

painting window bars and window rims

we’re having new windows put in, and are having our window bars (two levels) and the wood frames around the windows painted. we want a…

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Updated 14 years ago

kissiffer4

in Insurance 14 years ago

Brownstone BUILDING insurance

Hi, I hope somebody can help with this. We are relatively new owners in our building (3 family brownstone – condo) and looking over the…

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bkmashup

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago

foreclosed condo, turned into an illegal hostel - what to do?

condo unit in my building is in foreclosure. owner moved out, but w/ help of a broker, has turned it into an illegal hostel. legal…

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Updated 14 years ago

deanbh

in Financial Services 14 years ago

what the heck does this mean?

Property History Event Amount Date Show details **Deed Transfer recorded**  n/a 10/25/2006 Hide details _Buyer_ Fischman, Michael I And Fischman, Shoshanna _Seller_ M.S.F. Hicks Family…

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Updated 14 years ago

iatepaste

in Flooring 14 years ago

Busted floors in a new development.. what should I do?

Hey all! So I moved into a brand new condo in November. Shortly after the heat went on the floors started warping, in some places…

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Updated 14 years ago

plgbound

in Demolition 14 years ago

Leinster Contracting - Asbestos Abatement Recommendation

I would like to highly recommend the asbestos abatement contractor, Leinster Contracting.  Patrick is a very straight up individual and gave us a very reasonable…

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shasha

in Brownstoner 14 years ago

How do you check up on a mortgage company ie Emery Federal if it is in Ohio and its rates seem fantastic for a refi?

How do you check up on a mortgage company ie Emery Federal if it is in Ohio and its rates seem great but I’m in…

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Updated 14 years ago

CG11231

in Co-Op Related 14 years ago

Attorney for Refinancing of Brownstone Co-op

Does anyone have an attorney recommendation – looking for someone to represent the building (4 units) through closing.  We’re located in Carroll Gardens. Thank you.

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Updated 14 years ago

amyschachter

in Quality of Life 14 years ago

Help - Wasp nest on our roof

Good morning all.  What an exciting evening we had last night – went up to our roof to enjoy a glass of wine and found…

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Updated 14 years ago

iatepaste

in Flooring 14 years ago

Busted floors in a new development.. what should I do?

Hey all! So I moved into a brand new condo in November. Shortly after the heat went on the floors started warping, in some places…

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wingmoose

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago

custom painted ikea?

Hey all- I’m reading a lot about designers having ikea cabinet doors (specifically the applad or tildaholm styles) custom painted. Have any of you done…

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Updated 14 years ago

roux42

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Large tree stump removal?

Hello folks! We have a large stump at the Prospect Heights Community Farm (on St. Marks by Vanderbilt) that we need removed. The stump is…

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Updated 14 years ago

orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

recs to install kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans - volume3

Kitchen is located centre of house – need duct to run through one wall, across the next room (approx 10ft) and out the rear wall.…

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Updated 14 years ago

daveinbedstuy

in Appliances 14 years ago

Any Philly readers left? Appliance repair Guys

I had a great experience with AJs Appliance repair, as did two of my neighbors.  They were recommended to me by AIRS Appliances and my…

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amyschachter

in Quality of Life 14 years ago

Help - Wasp nest on our roof

Good morning all.  What an exciting evening we had last night – went up to our roof to enjoy a glass of wine and found…

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