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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Twisting Beam
The basement beam running the 40′ length of my townhouse is twisting. I had two different inspectors look at it. One said it should be…
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deanbh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Whas a garden worth?
The ground floor apartment (rear) in our building is for sale. http://www.bhsusa.com/brooklyn/heights-1-bed-w-private-garden/coop/10209835 Trying to judge how much this means our upstairs apartment is worth now?…
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bedstuytownhouse
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
PInk Palace on Jefferson Ave sold
I noticed a sold sign on this building on Jefferson b/t T&T but cannot find record of the sale. Anyone know how much it sold…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Recently bought house w/ kitchen not in place of 1950's DoB plans.
There is an illegal kitchen in the two-family house we just bought. As per the existing DoB plans (icards) from the 1950s, the kitchen exists…
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marshling
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Neighbor wants a "document" addressing his side of our fence??
I am not sure if this is odd or normal, we have just finished renovating the inside of our semi detached house and started the…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
DEK-BLOCK System
Does anyone have any experience with this floating deck system? Thanks.
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pigthree
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Palmers closing gone from archives
I remember reading about the closing of the Palmers restaurant (located in the Avalon building) here on Brownstoner. There were some sketchy circumstances? Does anybody…
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bydesign
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
sticky subletting situation
Trying to help a friend out with a sticky subletting situation – see below for her explanation – would love some insight! ___________________________________________________________________________ I’ve had…
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bkjl
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Neighbors overgrown tree damage garage
I’m in the process of purchasing a home in Bay Ridge. The rear neighbor’s overgrown tree has damaged the detached 2 car garage in my…
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kdl6769
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Basement sewage clean-up recommendation?
Next door neighbor’s sewage line is cracked and leaking into our basement through a shared wall. Can anyone recommend a cleaning service to remove sewage…
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charlottawestergren
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
lead testing
Can someone recommend a lead testing company. We are in a brownstone in fort greene. Thanks
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Plaster brackets for sale
I have 10 of these listed on craigslist from a hoboken brownstone. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/4534266249.html
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mattborden
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Need ideas for my roof?
We have a lovely roof with some ugly mechanicals. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Carpenter recommendations are welcome…Cheaper ideas also…
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jfoedmtscmagpje
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Technology Centric Property Management Firm
Hello Everyone. Unfortunately, my condo is in need of replacing our Managing Company. Without naming names, the current one does not understand technology and it’s…
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megskelt
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Looking for good SRO attorney
Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for attorneys that are experienced with SROs. I want to learn more about how to alleviate the burden of a…
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anotherposter
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Front rail work?
I want to have our front rails (fairly simple design along top of brownstone wall) on the fence, the stoop rails, and three window bars…
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nintzk86
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for rubbish removal / demolition
Brownstoners, I just wanted to recommend M.S.A. Quality, Inc. for any demo/rubbish related project you may have. I have used them multiple times for both…
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cate
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Repairing vinyl siding
A section of our vinyl siding on the parlor floor level seems to be failing. I can see discoloration outside and there are strange smells…
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