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ireneee
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Certificate of occupancy question
I am purchasing a building in brooklyn that has a c of o from 1950\. On it it lists a store and one family on…
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nyflicka
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Library or Loft Ladder
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f303984cdcc5-processed-httpwwwlittle-ladderscomwp-contentuploads201103Library-Ladder-Photojpg.jpg Hi There, We want to find a library or loft-type ladder for getting up into a loft storage area of our new apartment. It…
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ezzie1
in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone give me a source for a wooden garbage can shed? Thanks
I see many wooden garbage can sheds or bins but haven’t been able to find them for sale. Any advice?
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TracyT
in Metalwork 13 years and 6 months ago
iron fence painter?
Our iron fence and gate needs a thorough scraping and repainting. I’ve seen good work and pretty sloppy work out there. Can anyone recommend someone…
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callalily
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Roller shades for tall parlor windows?
Anyone know a source for inexpensive roller shades that are reasonably reliable? The ones we buy at Home Depot stop turning after a while. Could…
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nyflicka
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Library or Loft Ladder
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f303984cdcc5-processed-httpwwwlittle-ladderscomwp-contentuploads201103Library-Ladder-Photojpg.jpg Hi There, We want to find a library or loft-type ladder for getting up into a loft storage area of our new apartment. It…
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rebox
in Taxes 13 years and 6 months ago
TAX CHALLENGE HELP
Does anyone know of anyone, or a company, that handles challenges to assessments/market value. In other cities, like Chicago, there is an entire industry of…
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bk_bstoner1
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
Elevated Lead & Dept. of Health
Hi everyone, One of my children’s lead test level came back slightly elevated. My pediatrician isn’t overly concerned since the level wasn’t very much above…
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miltonmama
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Hallway entry wall? Should it stay or should it go?
My husband and I purchased a landmark brownstone in greenpoint. The townhouse is narrow and measures 17″ wide. My husband beleives we should take down…
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tyronem
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
NHS of East Flatbush Home Maintenance Training and Repair Course: Any photos out there?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3014249312e-.jpg Greetings, I know some of you have taken the Home Maintenance and Repair Course hosted by NHS of East Flatbush. Any of you have…
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tyronem
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
NHS of East Flatbush Home Maintenance Training and Repair Course: Any photos out there?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3014249312e-.jpg Greetings, I know some of you have taken the Home Maintenance and Repair Course hosted by NHS of East Flatbush. Any of you have…
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ezzie1
in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone give me a source for a wooden garbage can shed? Thanks
I see many wooden garbage can sheds or bins but haven’t been able to find them for sale. Any advice?
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jonmintz
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
architect reccommend
Looking for a well-recommended architect with experience renovating 3rd/4th/roof brownstone combo units.
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jonmintz
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
architect reccommend
Looking for a well-recommended architect with experience renovating 3rd/4th/roof brownstone combo units.
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shjom
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Evicting tenants
The building is a legal four family and they have no lease. They are a husband and wife with two kids. I bought the place…
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meme2
in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago
tenants
we have a tenant with a yappy dog. he has had it for some time but now it yaps all night and its a problem.…
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whaaaaaaaat
in DIY 13 years and 6 months ago
Empty Lot + Cheap Pre-fab Home
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2da05d7bbb8-.jpg I often fantasize about approaching first time home ownership by buying an empty lot and placing a tiny, cheap pre-fabricated home on it until I can afford…
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babyjordan
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone used Kurt Roth as an attorney when buying a townhouse and if so, were you happy with him?
Kurt Roth–real estate attorney
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