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leroysnipt
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago
Preventing Pipe Freezes
With the artic air settling in for the week I am wondering if anyone else is worried about the possibility of frozen pipes. One side…
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Nicholas
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
What are standard commissions for real estate brokers for sales and rentals and are they negotiable?
We were given a contract from a real estate broker to sell our co-op stating they would receive 6% of the sales price or 15%…
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musiqq
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 7 months ago
Where to look for new apartment
Hi – I’ve lived in Boerum Hill since 1993 and want to find a new rental 1 BR apt. I want to stay in or…
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stella2009
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 7 months ago
Rental Advise needed
We are about to be done with a complete renovation of a single-family 100-year-old townhouse on CH/PH border (3 min walk to Frankin Ave subway,…
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cls
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 6 months ago
Brooklyn Co-Op Board Unwilling to Provide Docs For Re-Fi
The title says it all really (also I Googled variations on that and couldn’t find anything, so hopefully any answers will make it easier for…
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MaryB
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Pulling permits without an expediter?
DOB just approved plans for our alt 1 townhouse renovation. Our architects used the new HUB system to have the plans approved which was pretty…
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egghead8
in Radiators 12 years and 6 months ago
Need a vintage radiator
Hi — Anybody have ideas on where to get a small, vintage cast iron radiator: 20 x 15 x 6.5 or thereabouts? thanks
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newhouse
in Radiators 12 years and 6 months ago
Stinky radiator smell
Lately, my steam radiator emits a stinky, burning-like smell in the early morning when the pre-set thermostat temperature rises. The furnace is about 10 years…
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newhouse
in Radiators 12 years and 6 months ago
Stinky radiator smell
Lately, my steam radiator emits a stinky, burning-like smell in the early morning when the pre-set thermostat temperature rises. The furnace is about 10 years…
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eastbloc
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
New construction or alteration?
I have a circa 1910 Federal-style townhouse with an empty adjacent lot (zoned R6B) where I’d like to build a similarly-sized structure. Are there any significant advantages…
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lopolito
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
add a kitchen
I have a 3 story 2 family brownstone… 3 yrs ago I added a kitchenette to the 2nd floor for my son… not a rental, strictly for…
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egghead8
in Radiators 12 years and 6 months ago
Need a vintage radiator
Hi — Anybody have ideas on where to get a small, vintage cast iron radiator: 20 x 15 x 6.5 or thereabouts? thanks
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bedstuybk
in Lighting 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for property management - 2-4 unit brownstones
Anyone had any good experience w/ property management companies? I am currently looking at a couple now, including Brownstone Management but the reviews have been…
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astorian
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a construction loan broker
Like many other brownstoners, I’ve had a great experience with Adam Dahill, but I’m assuming construction loans are a different marketplace. Does anyone have a…
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chrisemma
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
buckled hardwood floor planks
Hi, we are looking for someone to do a small hardwood floor job. We have a few planks next to a radiator that buckled out…
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raistlin
in Masonry 12 years and 6 months ago
Retaining wall contractor needed
Looking for reputable retaining wall contractor. My house in Brooklyn is among the 12 houses that just got issued ECB violation because the retaining wall in in…
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jodileone
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 6 months ago
Cracks in Clay Chimney Flue: Need Advice on Options
We live in a 4 story brownstone, use gas heat for steam boiler and have no working fireplaces. We have had a ‘gas-like’ smell in…
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cls
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 6 months ago
Brooklyn Co-Op Board Unwilling to Provide Docs For Re-Fi
The title says it all really (also I Googled variations on that and couldn’t find anything, so hopefully any answers will make it easier for…
0
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