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thwackamole
in Mortgage 13 years and 3 months ago
So Long -- Off To Harlem!
I’ve followed Brownstoner for 6 years, and almost bought a house across the street from him. I’ve enjoyed my three decades in Brooklyn, but at…
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drd
in Zoning 13 years and 3 months ago
Can i convert 1st fl & basement to duplex in an existing 2 family house?
What is involved in the process? What is allowed in the basement as a duplex?
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Bigplans
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Finished renovation, need construction inspection, what is fastest way to get going on C of O?
Enter Your Question Just finished gut reno of Brownstone on Sixth Ave. It is my job at this point to persue getting construction inspection (other…
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m926bk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
FHA Loan - From the Seller's Point of View
Is there any reason why, from a seller’s point of view, an offer with an FHA backed loan is less desirable than an offer with…
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starfish11040
in Property Management 13 years and 3 months ago
Problem with neighbor. How should I handle it?
I own a brownstone on a block in Park Slope which slopes down from the Park. When it rains hard, water flows down from one…
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klarkash
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
What's difference between "multi-family" and Class A buildings?
Basic question – are “Class A” buildings the same thing as 2- or 3, etc., family buildings? If they are different, is it possible to…
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kiki
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Need help with water damaged joist on frame house
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbd49b3e6c2d-.jpg The abandoned house next door to me is slowly being dismantled by the city. They are not going to tear it down completely because…
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kissiffer4
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Building a roof deck - Should we obtain roof rights as well?
So, we live on the top floor of our brownstone building (in what is soon to be designated as a historic block) and would like…
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sometimesright
in Taxes 13 years and 3 months ago
How to value condo with tax abatement?
How do you value a tax abatement when making an offer for a condo? For example: Condo sold for 640K in 2008\. Three years of…
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kiki
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Need help with water damaged joist on frame house
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbd49b3e6c2d-.jpg The abandoned house next door to me is slowly being dismantled by the city. They are not going to tear it down completely because…
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zlt99
in Landlord 13 years and 3 months ago
Addendum to Lease
We have a two family house and our apartment is currently rented but one of the tenants is moving out before the lease is up…
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uwsfamily
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Deck system and roofing compatibility
We’re looking to replace the roofing of our brownstone and build a new deck as well, does anyone know how/where to find information on how…
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klarkash
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
What's difference between "multi-family" and Class A buildings?
Basic question – are “Class A” buildings the same thing as 2- or 3, etc., family buildings? If they are different, is it possible to…
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Bond
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Slate Mantle for sale $350
Slate mantle (painted), but green slate underneath. Relatively easy stripping job. I bought numerous mantles trying to decide what I wanted to go with, the…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
How do i remove a cabinet front from built in dishwasher?
Hi all, I have taken out the screws as indicated on the manual & thought the cabinet front would lift off, but it won’t move.…
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uwsfamily
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Deck system and roofing compatibility
We’re looking to replace the roofing of our brownstone and build a new deck as well, does anyone know how/where to find information on how…
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cbs80
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Wide Plank Floors over Radiant Heat
We are looking into putting wide plank floors over a radiant floor heating system and are getting conflicting advice on how well it works. Does…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
how about roses
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbbf98c858a4-.jpg white and yellow roses started popping
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