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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
neighbor doing no permit basement dig out
any tips on the best course of action to protect myself and not create a toxic neighbor environment?
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alexisf
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Filing a PW1 with the DOB Question
Recently, our managing agent began signing PW1 applications where it says “Condo or Co-op officer” . Is this legal, or does it have to one…
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alexisf
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Filing a PW1 with the DOB Question
Recently, our managing agent began signing PW1 applications where it says “Condo or Co-op officer” . Is this legal, or does it have to one…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Rental broker - How should they be verifying self employed income
A friend recommend a broker with six years experience to me to list an apartment for rent. The applicant is self employed so there are…
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valperez15
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Contractor ruined my floors--help please!
Pre-shutdown I had my rental apartments renovated. A contractor (highly recommended and quite expensive) sanded oak floors and left them covered in “cup” marks where…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Ornamental Cast Iron
Looking for ornamental iron posts/fence. Used originals from the place near Lowes that need restoration is a pricey way to go. I’m OK with reproductions…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
No Fliers, Ads, Menus, sign
I would like to purchase one of these red signs that I see on many brownstones in park slope. Where can I find these?
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valperez15
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Contractor ruined my floors--help please!
Pre-shutdown I had my rental apartments renovated. A contractor (highly recommended and quite expensive) sanded oak floors and left them covered in “cup” marks where…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Seeking iron railing and door restoration recs
Hi all, Can anyone recommend an ironwork restoration company? We need to have the metal railings up our steps to the parlor floor cleaned of…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Seeking iron railing and door restoration recs
Hi all, Can anyone recommend an ironwork restoration company? We need to have the metal railings up our steps to the parlor floor cleaned of…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Lock setup for Brownstone entry doors
I’m setting up locks for brownstone entry doors. What is the typical setup? We have the typical bi-fold doors, followed by a single door on…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Stump removal
I need to remove this stump. Ideas?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Ornamental Cast Iron
Looking for ornamental iron posts/fence. Used originals from the place near Lowes that need restoration is a pricey way to go. I’m OK with reproductions…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Risk of renting to someone that needs a Guarantor
I have 2 people recently graduated from college that want to rent my apt. They both combined do not meet the 40X rent requirement. Each…
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Rozzie
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Affordable housing
Hello I am inquiring about affordable housing for disabled. My self and my husband are disabled. We resides in a dangerous neighborhood, which makes us…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
looking for stove and fridge
anyone know where I can find a new stove and fridge. I have looked everywhere in Brooklyn! Home Depot, aj Madison, lowes, pc Richards. Even…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brownstone Certificate Checklist
Hey all, wondering if there’s a checklist out there for certificates required by brownstone owners for annual to semi-annual maintenance. i.e. sprinkler tests, RPZ/backflow preventer,…
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xchx
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Radiator painting?
Has anyone had their radiators powdercoated? It’s so hard to get a good coat of paint on them while they’re in place, so I’m thinking…
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