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me4pres
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Roof Access Ladder
Thanks in advance – I have a 3 family brownstone in Manhattan. The second means of eagress is a roof hatch located at the top…
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jessydebuck
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 5 months ago
Greenpoint Brownstone
I want to stay in Greenpoint and am looking for a bronwstone to rent for $2,000-2,200\. Is that realistic or am I dreaming? I want…
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slopette
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Best option for built-in wardrobe?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512676459dd24-.jpg I’m purchasing/renovating a small coop with little closet space, and would like to create a wardrobe/built-in closet area in the bedroom (standard closet depth,…
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kimplicated
in Environmental and Green Design 12 years and 5 months ago
General Contractor + Landmarks & Eco Consultant Combo?
Hi all, My reno project started out small. But it’s not looking so small anymore. …heard that story before? The plan’s not firm, but the project…
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sverkat
in Lighting 12 years and 5 months ago
Property management companies
Does anyone know of a good property management company that can comfortably handle about 400 high end apartments? Brooklyn location.
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washuser
in Lighting 12 years and 5 months ago
speed of washing machine
Hallo, I have a maching machine with maximum speed of 1400 rpm. But I am afraid that sometimes the speed is automatically reduced to lower…
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julia77
in Landlord 12 years and 5 months ago
To Incorporate or Not to Incorporate
We have the opportunity to buy a small investment property in BK with the plan to rent it out and hold on to for 10+…
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bennybushwick
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 5 months ago
Breaking my lease active duty departure in the military
Hello, I am the lease holder for my apartment and I have been called into active duty in a month. I also have a roommate…
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kimplicated
in Environmental and Green Design 12 years and 5 months ago
General Contractor + Landmarks & Eco Consultant Combo?
Hi all, My reno project started out small. But it’s not looking so small anymore. …heard that story before? The plan’s not firm, but the project…
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Arkady
in General Contractors 12 years and 5 months ago
Real Estate Tax Appeal
Does anyone know which forms have to be filled out for the appeal of a small, rental building? So far I’ve done TC101 & TC…
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slopette
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Best option for built-in wardrobe?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512676459dd24-.jpg I’m purchasing/renovating a small coop with little closet space, and would like to create a wardrobe/built-in closet area in the bedroom (standard closet depth,…
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ppwest
in Appliances 12 years and 5 months ago
Appliance removal
hello all, I need a gas range removed from my apartment and disposed of [not left on street]. It’s a 4th floor walkup, and I…
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sara155
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 5 months ago
20' Mahogany and Carrara Marble Bar/Sideboard
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512639c97682a-.jpg I have a 20′ foot historic mahogany and Carrara Marble bar or sideboard for sale. We are removing it from the Fifth Avenue…
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snarkolepctic
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 5 months ago
Closet designer
Before I spend stupid money on California Closets…does anyone have recommendations for someone local who can help me configure a couple of closets? I know…
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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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webby1000
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 5 months ago
Tenants Let Sink Overflow - How To Deal with Expense
My relatively nice, but occasionally high-maintenance tenants let their bathroom sink overflow. The stopper was down and they left the water on, creating a fair…
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phife00
in Appraisals 12 years and 5 months ago
Putting kitchen back in for appraisal
looking at buying a legal two family home which is currently being used as one family. mortgage broker is telling me to add a kitchen…
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MrHancock
in Construction 12 years and 5 months ago
Plasterer needed
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512516f95aacf-.jpg Can anyone recommend a good plasterer to repair or replace this broken section of crown moulding?
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