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eman134

in Garden 13 years and 1 month ago

how about these peonies?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba78d57d663-.jpg peonies, irises, lilacs hitting their prime…roses to follow

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jerry45

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Filing for MCI

Just finished major renovation on multifamily house including all mechanical systems and got bldg. down to 5 family with 2 remaining RS tenants (3 market…

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malamu

in Other 13 years and 1 month ago

Recommendation for a structural/architectural engineer?

Hi all…I need a qualified, reliable, and reasonably priced structural/architectural engineer for some balcony work for a 15-unit condo. Not just an architect, an engineer…I…

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thwackamole

in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago

So Long -- Off To Harlem!

I’ve followed Brownstoner for 6 years, and almost bought a house across the street from him.   I’ve enjoyed my three decades in Brooklyn, but at…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

drd

in Zoning 13 years and 1 month ago

Can i convert 1st fl & basement to duplex in an existing 2 family house?

What is involved in the process? What is allowed in the basement as a duplex?

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

Bigplans

in Construction 13 years and 1 month ago

Finished renovation, need construction inspection, what is fastest way to get going on C of O?

Enter Your Question Just finished gut reno of Brownstone on Sixth Ave. It is my job at this point to persue getting construction inspection (other…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

m926bk

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 1 month ago

FHA Loan - From the Seller's Point of View

Is there any reason why, from a seller’s point of view, an offer with an FHA backed loan is less desirable than an offer with…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

starfish11040

in Property Management 13 years and 1 month ago

Problem with neighbor. How should I handle it?

I own a brownstone on a block in Park Slope which slopes down from the Park. When it rains hard, water flows down from one…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

klarkash

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

What's difference between "multi-family" and Class A buildings?

Basic question – are “Class A” buildings the same thing as 2- or 3, etc., family buildings? If they are different, is it possible to…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

kiki

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

Need help with water damaged joist on frame house

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbd49b3e6c2d-.jpg The abandoned house next door to me is slowly being dismantled by the city. They are not going to tear it down completely because…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

kissiffer4

in Construction 13 years and 1 month ago

Building a roof deck - Should we obtain roof rights as well?

So, we live on the top floor of our brownstone building (in what is soon to be designated as a historic block) and would like…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

sometimesright

in Taxes 13 years and 1 month ago

How to value condo with tax abatement?

How do you value a tax abatement when making an offer for a condo? For example: Condo sold for 640K in 2008\. Three years of…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

kiki

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

Need help with water damaged joist on frame house

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbd49b3e6c2d-.jpg The abandoned house next door to me is slowly being dismantled by the city. They are not going to tear it down completely because…

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zlt99

in Landlord 13 years and 1 month ago

Addendum to Lease

We have a two family house and our apartment is currently rented but one of the tenants is moving out before the lease is up…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

uwsfamily

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 1 month ago

Deck system and roofing compatibility

We’re looking to replace the roofing of our brownstone and build a new deck as well, does anyone know how/where to find information on how…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

klarkash

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

What's difference between "multi-family" and Class A buildings?

Basic question – are “Class A” buildings the same thing as 2- or 3, etc., family buildings? If they are different, is it possible to…

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Bond

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 1 month ago

Slate Mantle for sale $350

Slate mantle (painted), but green slate underneath.  Relatively easy stripping job.  I bought numerous mantles trying to decide what I wanted to go with, the…

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johnmarrison

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago

How do i remove a cabinet front from built in dishwasher?

Hi all, I have taken out the screws as indicated on the manual & thought the cabinet front would lift off, but it won’t move.…

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uwsfamily

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 1 month ago

Deck system and roofing compatibility

We’re looking to replace the roofing of our brownstone and build a new deck as well, does anyone know how/where to find information on how…

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cbs80

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

Wide Plank Floors over Radiant Heat

We are looking into putting wide plank floors over a radiant floor heating system and are getting conflicting advice on how well it works.  Does…

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