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HouseNut
in Exteriors 12 years and 5 months ago
Property line infringment?
Since purchasing our brownstone a couple of years ago, we have noticed that the both sides of our rear property seem to have minor infringements…
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jeanmarine2
in Appraisals 12 years and 5 months ago
Putting kitchen back in for appraisal - legal 3 family used as 2
what do we need to do to get appraised as a legal 3 family for a HELOC, for a house being used as a 2-family? …
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Stone fabricator?
We found a beautiful slab for our new kitchen and are looking for a fabricator to parse and install. I have a long list of…
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4668squarefeet
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 5 months ago
NY State Publishing Requirement for LLC - Help
Hi, Has anyone who has purchased a property through an LLC had good experience (or bad) with dealing with NY State’s publishing-notice-in-a-newspaper requirement? If you…
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jjbel
in Construction 12 years and 5 months ago
HELP: Leak through PTAC Unit when it rains
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512e5052660c9-.png Hello, I live in a New Developement building with PTAC units made from a manufacturer called “Suburban”. As you can see from the picture…
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VTXPatriot
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Reframing terracotta dumbwaiter shaft walls.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512e357a5a4f0-.jpg I’m looking for a carpenter who can reframe two interior terracotta dumbwaiter shaft walls with wood studs. I’m on the top floor of a…
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brian.spinks
in Stores 12 years and 5 months ago
Spoiled food at Union Market? Anyone else?
Nearly every time I go to Union Market I end up with soemthing spoiled, moldy, or otherwise past its date. Today it was Cashews–I opened…
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saknak
in Appraisals 12 years and 5 months ago
Competitive Situation, Crazy Bidding Wars
Hello, We have been looking for a good 2 bedrooms or large 1 bed room in Brooklyn since DEC. 2012\. We found that the market…
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VTXPatriot
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Reframing terracotta dumbwaiter shaft walls.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512e357a5a4f0-.jpg I’m looking for a carpenter who can reframe two interior terracotta dumbwaiter shaft walls with wood studs. I’m on the top floor of a…
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jeanmarine2
in General Contractors 12 years and 5 months ago
Deciding between contractors for kitchen+deck renovation
I’m interested in feedback as to how to decide between contractors when more than one seems good but each have red flags of one sort…
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SolarUSA
in Stores 12 years and 5 months ago
Solar Hot Water Company Fields Solar for Brownstone Questions
Hi, my name is Ian and I am from SolarUSA, a solar thermal company in Long Island City. This post is for anyone interested in…
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jeanmarine2
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Time+materials contractor
I’m interested in feedback from people who have hired contractors on a time basis (where there is a weekly rate and the homeowner pays suppliers…
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lewisokser
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 5 months ago
Boiler Repair Reommendation
I just had my 500,000BTU boiler break down. I called several companies. Most wanted a fee up to $250 just for the estimate. I called…
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craigsurvey
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Crate & Barrel Drop Leaf Table?
See pictures here http://newyork.listlux.com/a,34,1572676,Crate–amp–Barrel-Drop-Leaf-Table–USED—–75–Upper-East-Side-.htm Crate and Barrel Drop Leaf Table in Birch (light wood) Used but in good condition. Some wear on top.Measure approx 28in tall,…
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craigsurvey
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Crate & Barrel Drop Leaf Table?
See pictures here http://newyork.listlux.com/a,34,1572676,Crate–amp–Barrel-Drop-Leaf-Table–USED—–75–Upper-East-Side-.htm Crate and Barrel Drop Leaf Table in Birch (light wood) Used but in good condition. Some wear on top.Measure approx 28in tall,…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 5 months ago
are all full width decks illegal or .... ?
Building code indicates that ‘balconys’ can be maximum 50% of the building width. All I see are nice full width rear decks … are ALL…
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jeanmarine2
in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 5 months ago
Moldy sheetrock in basement - how to dispose?
We found uninstalled sheetrock leaned up against an exterior door in our basement that had gotten mold between the sheetrock sheets. I carried it outside…
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jeanmarine2
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Time+materials contractor
I’m interested in feedback from people who have hired contractors on a time basis (where there is a weekly rate and the homeowner pays suppliers…
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kwilbur
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
We are looking for someone to help us with our rehang or fix doors that do not close.
We are looking for someone that can help us with several doors that do not close or remain closed in our brownstone in bed-stuy. We…
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parkslopeneighbor
in Lighting 12 years and 5 months ago
If my neighbor wants to construct a rooftop addition, my chimneys will have to be raised to be within the building code. If I don't want them to be raised, can I be forced to accede to his wishes?
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