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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
MCI for brownstone facade restoration
Will I need to obtain an Architecture drawing for DHCR in order to file for a major capital improvement? Thanks
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budystuy8428
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Heating / Plumbing question
I hired my plumber in the summer to get a new heating system working. We had a plumber that started the work pipe work but…
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xistent
in Moving and Storage 12 years and 4 months ago
Moving Boxes
I am getting ready to move and wanted to see if anybody recently did the same and has boxes and anyother packing material they want…
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budystuy8428
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Heating / Plumbing question
I hired my plumber in the summer to get a new heating system working. We had a plumber that started the work pipe work but…
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michaelgordon
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
Handyman worth hiring: Brian Piersol
Brian Piersol came well recommended and lived up to his press. He’s Brooklyn based but apparently works all over NYC. Not only does he get…
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st391
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Smoke alarms in bedrooms?
I’m currently renovating my two bedroom pre-war apartment, and have been told by my architect that I need interconnected and hardwired smoke alarms in each…
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hj55
in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago
Mortgage experience with TD Bank?
Hi, We need a $750k mortgage for a 2 family brownstone in CH. We’ve done a little digging around and TD Bank seems to be…
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aninspector
in Inspection 11 years and 11 months ago
Buying a flip in Bed-Sty
I am a professional home and building inspector and lately there seems to be a growing number of buildings in “up and coming” neighborhoods such…
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mhpark
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Paper Shredding - Protect Your Identity! - Saturday 11/16
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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mhpark
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Paper Shredding - Protect Your Identity! - Saturday 11/16
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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UnRed
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Building water pressure
Ever since I moved into my apartment 2 years ago, I’ve dealt with the water turning off completely or slowing down to a trickle, and…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Structural engineer recommendation for townhouse renovation
I am looking for recommendations for a structural engineer for DOB plans and for special inspections, etc. Looking for someone who is cost effective, the…
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vixg123
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Strange radiator smell?
Hi all, We live in an old brownstone (renters) and as the heat has been turned on i notice a strange smell – a mixture…
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redlandsgirl
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Internet & Wireless Access
Any advice as to how to maximize internet/wireless access from front to back of a brownstone? We have an Apple router (I think it’s an…
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hullsean
in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago
mortgage broker or direct to lenders
I’ve read the pros & cons of broker versus shopping direct. Brokers have a conflict of interest, but hold your hand. Banks are slow and…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Installing floors about 250 sq
What is a fair labor only charge for 250 Sq: removal of existing floors, sub floors and install sub floors?
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Is it mandatory to replace my sewer line main ( renovating an 1898 brownstone )?
Question please: I saw one of the streets being ripped up( city installing new water/sewer line main)in Bed Stuy and was told that many homes…
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emilyfrances
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR
Hey Brooklyn, Can anyone recommend a GC that could manage the foundation work for a newly constructed two family house in Brooklyn? We need someone…
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