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MrButler

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Still no concession at Pier 6

For the last few years Bark had the rooftoop concession at pier 6 and we had great summers hanging out on the rooftop drinking beers…

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Updated 12 years ago

bhabe

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Property Taxes for New Construction Single Family - Tax Certiorari Attorney

Hello, trying to figure out potential property taxes on new construction single family house. Getting conflicting messages from attorneys. One said would be based on…

1

Updated 12 years ago

ejalbk

in Security 12 years and 5 months ago

Large Outdoor Video Surveillance System

I’m a partner in a 100 unit garden apartment complex  (not in BK but topic may be relevant for others). We want to install a…

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Updated 12 years ago

289troutman

in Renovation 12 years ago

Roof Top Gate

Our condominium building is a row house (a block of same size houses with rooftops that are of the same heigh and anyone can walk…

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Updated 12 years ago

coopfornow

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Bed but treatment prep work

We’re looking for somebody or a company to help an elderly person with the prep work for bedbug treatment. It is probably a tedious job.…

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Updated 12 years ago

blue1892

in General Discussion 12 years ago

SRO Vacant for at least 7 Years, FHA 203K Loan

Hi Brownstoners, I went to look at a property in Bed-Stuy today that has been vacant for at least 7 years. It is currently SRO…

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jjbel

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago

Unpleasant Smell in Bathroom

Friends, Hello, we have a weird smell that comes and goes in the bathroom.  At times it smells skunky and other times it’s smells like…

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Updated 12 years ago

bklyngirl

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Need reccommendations on a tile installer

Hey everyone, I am trying to tile the backsplash in my small kitchen. Can anyone reccommend a responsible and professional tile installer who is trustworthy,…

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Updated 12 years ago

mabes

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Anyone else got screwed by misrepresentation of property taxes?

Hi There, My husband and I recently purchased a new condo in Brooklyn and received the shock of our lives with a tax bill double…

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Updated 12 years ago

MrButler

in Food and Drink 12 years ago

Still no concession at Pier 6

For the last few years Bark had the rooftoop concession at pier 6 and we had great summers hanging out on the rooftop drinking beers…

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MrButler

in Food and Drink 12 years ago

Still no concession at Pier 6

For the last few years Bark had the rooftoop concession at pier 6 and we had great summers hanging out on the rooftop drinking beers…

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terib

in General Discussion 12 years ago

bricks - vintage/recycled

I have 100 sq. ft. of vintage/recycled bricks that I would love to give away in Prospect Heights. Let me know!

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Updated 12 years ago

architerp

in Renovation 12 years ago

Door Sill Riser

I recently installed a new front door and the door sill isn’t thick enough to conceal the 1/2″ expansion gap that was left for the…

1

Updated 12 years ago

shmuliejoe

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Area Rug Cleaner

I need my mid-sized rug (5×8) cleaned. Anyone know of a service that will pick it up and return it clean like new? We’ve used…

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hqsuoabon

in Home Buying 12 years ago

does anyone have experience condo-izing a 2 family house

Hello, My husband and I bought a 2 family house in Prospect Lefferts Garden with our friends which we would like to turn into two…

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Updated 12 years ago

jjq

in Accounting 12 years and 1 month ago

Home Depot 20% Off Coupon

I have heard through friends that there is a 20% your purchase coupon given out by Home Depot.   The coupon is evidently ginserted into…

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Updated 12 years ago

Lincoln

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Roofing insulation

My husband and I are currently comparing quotes for a new flat roof (rip off) on our Brooklyn brownstone. We have a quote from Major…

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mabes

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Anyone else got screwed by misrepresentation of property taxes?

Hi There, My husband and I recently purchased a new condo in Brooklyn and received the shock of our lives with a tax bill double…

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terib

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Recycled Bricks

Hello, I have recycled bricks in my yard that need to find a new home. Pick up in Prospect Heights. Will post quantity on Monday…

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Updated 12 years ago

mozeeatupu

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago

Any multifamily use water submeters?

I’m wondering if any mutifamily property owners installed submeters for water usage in their buildings?  Not necessarily for billing but informational purposes (as of now).…

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Updated 12 years ago

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