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dogpatch
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 7 months ago
Crown Heights rents?
I have been reading about rising rents in Crown Heights. Does anyone have thoughts on what the rents would be for two flats in a…
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mcll
in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago
Basement floor
We just purchased a house that has asbestos tiled floors in the basement.Our inspector said since they were intact that we should either leave them alone…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Roofer to come to pre-purchase home inspection?
I am ready for inspection on a property I am looking to purchase but have some concerns about roof condition and possible repair cost. I…
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sjl278
in Sidewalks 13 years and 7 months ago
Does anyone have someone who shovels snow in Brooklyn Heights by prearrangement?
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maxw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Outside concrete stair to cellar
I need to build a staircase from outside my house to the cellar (below the english basement)–I am trying to find someone to do the…
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queensenvirosafe
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos removal for co op building, exterior asbestos
Was trying to read through some older posts regarding recommendation for asbestos removal, and only saw favorable reviews for Leinster Contracting, and I saw a…
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greenwoodslope
in Landlord 13 years and 7 months ago
ending month-to-month tenancy (landlord) while there is an "issue"
My month-to-month tenant is withholding his rent because he is not satisfied that I am dealing with an issue with enough attention. Is it…
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empathie00
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
quick release burglar bars
Please help! Our insurance company has just informed us our homeowners policy will be cancelled if we don’t remove our ground floor (original) security bars…
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pingala
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Renovating mechanicals in walls with lead paint
We put in a bid on a great old townhouse that has been in the same family for 100 years! They took really good care…
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empathie00
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago
Nu-Vue windows?
Hello all – does anyone on this forum have experience with Nu-Vue windows, based in Oceanside, Queens? A dealer we received an estimate from (Lucky…
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abc123
in Appliances 13 years and 7 months ago
Refrigerator recommendation
Hello. We need to replace our refigerator as our current one is on the fritz. Has anyone purchased one over the past two years with a…
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cjts
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
ISO Expeditor
Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…
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pingala
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Renovating mechanicals in walls with lead paint
We put in a bid on a great old townhouse that has been in the same family for 100 years! They took really good care…
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azulperla280
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Contractor dispute
Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…
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viaorient
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 8 months ago
How to Avoid a Public Property Record
I am about to buy a house, and I would like to avoid a public record under my name. Any ideas on what my options…
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cjts
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
Sprinklers on a Renovation?
We are doing a gut renovation for a 2 -family with no C/O. One of our DOB objections was that we needed to put in…
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fexleycb
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago
Carpenter MIA
Anyone heard from carpenter Cortez Williams lately? He seems to have gone missing in action after starting a small job for me back in September. I…
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