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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Unknown detritus
A tenant keeps getting a dark, dry granular pile of something forming on a window sill. I had Empire Pest look at it & it’s…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Ants!
Is anyone else having massive influxes of ants? A neighbor of mine has gazillions coming in the backdoor. We’ve put out bait traps but there…
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dalmatinka
in Carpet and Upholstery 11 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos in carpet adhesive?
I am considering buying a home that has wall-to-wall carpeting. The carpeting is old and needs to go. I checked under the carpet and saw…
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mc2599
in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago
Eco Friendly Wood Floor Refinish
We’re moving into a new place and looking to get our wood floors refinished prior to moving in — is anyone aware of any companies…
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thejbp
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
paying rent b/c contractor did not complete on time
We are currently undergoing renovations in a home that we purchased in February. Our contractor originally said he thought the house would be move-in ready…
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muibklyn
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
RE: DOB violation fines
I was looking thru some DOB property profiles and notice some with outstanding violation/penalty dues. These people have not paid the fines for many years.…
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danh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
backyard stormdoor alterations
We have stormdoor access from the basement to our backyard. We’d like to dig it out and make it a normal door. This would require…
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fumix2
in Moving and Storage 11 years and 10 months ago
Unused moving boxes for free
We have 5 large and 5 medium size unused moving boxes(a few more used boxes too). Free for anyone who can come get them. We…
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muibklyn
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
DOB violation for shed attached to a garage.
The violation was for an existing shed that was attached to the garage. It was already there when I purchased the house many years ago.…
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brooklynite66
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Moroccan Tile Help
Has anyone ever installed Moroccan mosaic tile as a backsplash? I bought some partially unglazed a year ago and I’m finally getting around to install…
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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
video inspection for a sewer line
Who is experienced with this, who can you recommend an inspector. Also any advice or guidance is welcome. thanks.
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mgfamily
in Real Estate - General 13 years ago
Rent stabilized tenants?
We are considering buying a multi-family brownstone that has rent stabilized tenants, with the intention of converting it to a single family home for our…
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anntares
in Co-Op Related 11 years and 9 months ago
How to turn a Tenants in Common 3 family brownstone into Co-op or Condo?
We have owned a 3 family brownstone for years as tenants in common with no problems but we each have two kids and would like…
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sarahplg
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Converting Cellar to Basement
Hi – a C of O question. Am in process of buying a legal 2 family in Prospect Lefferts. The C of O lists a…
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anntares
in Co-Op Related 11 years and 9 months ago
How to turn a Tenants in Common 3 family brownstone into Co-op or Condo?
We have owned a 3 family brownstone for years as tenants in common with no problems but we each have two kids and would like…
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sverkat
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Con Edison
Have a big problem. Finishing my gut renovation (NEVER AGAIN). Con Edison was supposed to come and run new wires to support my increased demand…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Skim Coating drywall - is it worth it?
Hello everyone, We have a gut rehab renovation we are closing on in the next two weeks and I am torn on what to do…
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bootsbar
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
new flat roof advice
after years of procrastination this crazy winter is forcing us to deal with our old roof. its a flat roof on a 2 family brick…
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nwalon
in General Contractors 11 years and 11 months ago
Basement Sheetrock and drywall repair (probable mold) & dehumidifier
I am looking for a contractor to do some small repairs in the basement of a house: 1) ceiling :Replace Sheetrock, treat mold, replace isolation,…
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ilovestoops
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
How to remove rust from security gate to prep for painting?
Have found several suggestions on-line but wondering if any brownstoner’s have can recommend the best way to remove the rust. Have bought rustoleum “rusty metal…
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