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brolic84
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 9 months ago
I'm looking for an exterminator that I used from this site named Charlie. Does anyone know of him and have his contact info?
Exterminator?
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Scarlett
in Taxes 13 years and 9 months ago
Tax Abatement
Hi. I am seriously considering purchasing a condo in Carroll Gardens whose tax abatement is set to start phasing out (I think that’s the right…
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ojonyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
found cut joists when we started bathroom remodel
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e25b4f786543-.jpg We start just started what we thought would be a pretty straight forward bathroom remodeling on the parlour floor of an 18′ wide 1890s…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months 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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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Rec to install kitehen and bathroom exhaust fans (includig ductwork)
anyone out there??
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xistent
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
RESTORING WEIGHT & CHAIN WINDOWS
Does anybody have a good recommendation for somebody that can restore our old windows? They work ok, but need some work…. Thanks
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ojonyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
found cut joists when we started bathroom remodel
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e25b4f786543-.jpg We start just started what we thought would be a pretty straight forward bathroom remodeling on the parlour floor of an 18′ wide 1890s…
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gpoint
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
City building classification and Deed say two different things
City classification for building is (CO) 3 families and the deed from the City Registers office, from the last purchase, has the property listed as a…
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CG11231
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months 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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dylan621
in General Contractors 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for contractor with experience with tin ceilings
We’d like to move a non-load bearing wall that separates two bedrooms to make the narrower bedroom bigger. There is a tin ceiling in the…
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georgereno
in Brownstoner 13 years and 9 months ago
Sidewalk repair
We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons. Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work? Thank you.
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Rec to install kitehen and bathroom exhaust fans (includig ductwork)
anyone out there??
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zachjh
in Heating 13 years and 9 months ago
Cost to convert from gas to oil?
I’m in contract on a house with an ancient oil-filed steam boiler (83 yrs old!). I’m planning on replacing the damn thing as soon as…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Rec to install kitchen and bathroom extractor fans (and ductwork)
Hi – this is a similar question to one recently asked but can anyone provide a recommendation for someone who actually does this type of…
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bococagirl
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
heating pipes rattling during the summer?
We have lived in our brownstone for over a year, and I don’t remember whether it happened last summer or not, but we’ve been waking…
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trudylou
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 9 months ago
Any experience offering apt through VRBO?
We are considering placing our garden apartment for short term rentals via a site like VRBO. Has anyone done this or know people who have? …
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WonTon
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Subtenant Matters: Keeping Security Deposit
I came back last week to my apartment, which I’d sublet for 6 months. Before I left town, I had my shower diverter replaced. About…
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gpoint
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Deed Change and FHA/Conventional loan requirements
If a deed can only change owners once a year, how do people flipping properties stay in business? FYI these are FHA and Conventional loan…
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