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chillgirl
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
1418 Pacific Street
Does anyone know why this property at 1418 Pacific Street ( http://realestate.nytimes.com/… is still on the market after nearly 5 years? It first appeared on…
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Amy
in Appraisals 13 years and 5 months ago
CofO question for refinance of a 2 family used as 1
Our house has a 2 family CofO, and while we are using it as a 1 family, we made sure to keep a kitchen and…
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egg
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Storage loft
I am looking to purchase a 650sf 1BR condo built in 2006 that has a 200sf mezzanine (it is included in the FAR) with only…
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shjom
in Cellar 13 years and 5 months ago
Renting a large area of my basement as a painting studio
Hi I have a lot of room in my basement. The ceilings are around 8 feet tall and there are windows. I’d like to rent…
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Carolinem
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 5 months ago
benefits/ disadvantages to exclusive contract with Corcoran to rent my condo apt?
I’m moving out of my condo apartment in Clinton hill and am looking to rent it out. I’ve spoken to Corcoran who have encouraged me…
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ajeb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
estimate for brownstone renovation
I am very new to this so I would appreciate any comments and opinions. So here goes… I have my eye on this gorgeous brownstone…
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bkagawa
in Appraisals 13 years and 5 months ago
Question on appraisal value of finished cellar/basement
Hi all – If a basement is fully finished and has windows and a door to the outside, is there a difference in terms of…
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sobrooklyn
in Landlord 13 years and 5 months ago
Who Pays for W/D Install?
My tenant has request that a W/D hook-up be installed in their apartment. I have reviewed other posts on the forum re: the pros and…
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SewardWasRight
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Source for Original Parquet Flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f38002491f17-.jpg Hey all, I have a space of a room (these rooms had been separate, but the wall was removed and so they are…
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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
ISO cabinet maker for built in bookcases
We’re thinking about getting built in cabinets/bookcases on each side of our parlor floor fireplace. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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seconder
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
How long should a stoop scratchcoat be left to cure?
I’ve taken advantage of the warm winter to get my stoop renovated. The scratchcoat has been completed and I want to know how long it…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
Planning our dream kitchen - what is your best purchase, what would you do differently?
Hi all, We are going to move our kitchen up to the rear of the parlor floor and before we sit down with an architect,…
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whaaaaaaaat
in DIY 13 years and 6 months ago
Empty Lot + Cheap Pre-fab Home
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2da05d7bbb8-.jpg I often fantasize about approaching first time home ownership by buying an empty lot and placing a tiny, cheap pre-fabricated home on it until I can afford…
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dz9001
in Conversion 13 years and 5 months ago
how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?
What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?
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yves
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago
Whats going on in the South Slope / Greenwood market
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e763959351c7-.jpg I will be in the market for a 1 or 2 family under $950k. Anyone in the area buy or sell in the last…
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harlem121
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Someone chained a bike to our gate blocking access for our tenants. What are our options? Thanks in advance.
Bikes
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Accounting 13 years and 8 months ago
NYS & NYC Transfer TAX
I’m in contract to purchase a condo. Are the State and City transfer taxes something I can negotiate the seller into covering on the closing…
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landlord
in Property Management 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for fellow landlords in CH or Bedstuy to form some sort of short term partnership.
I have been a small time (2 and 3 family buildings) landlord in Brooklyn for about 10 years and so far it has been a…
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