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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Leaving pine wood floors in a kitchen for a rental?
We were going to put down new tile in the kitchen of our rental apartment but when we pulled up the old tile we found…
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bklynbabe
in Renovation 5 years and 9 months ago
Removing Sheetrock from a Plaster Wall
Help! We had our contractor remove the Sheetrock covering our plaster ceiling. The ceiling had been lowered about eight inches. and the Sheetrock was screwed…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
appliance installation question
Aside from something like a Subzero which requires a certified installer, who usually installs appliances – contractor or person who delivers? Both are saying it…
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squeakycleaningca
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Radiator noise/banging
Hi, I live in a 4 unit brownstone building and we’ve been having issues with with our radiators/heating pipes making a HUGE amount of noise…
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rwood
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Keys pan
I requested a meter lock so I don’t get gas bills while our 2nd floor apt sits empty. Made an appointment for yesterday and they…
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rarara
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor intentionally evading attempts to get access agreement
Can anyone share their experience/suggestions for dealing with difficult neighbors stonewalling your construction project? We’re gut renovating a townhouse and have made very little progress…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
appliance installation question
Aside from something like a Subzero which requires a certified installer, who usually installs appliances – contractor or person who delivers? Both are saying it…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
ADA compliant door entry - 3 family
I’m renovating a 3 family brownstone. Do the interior apartment entry door handles need to be LEVERS, as opposed to knobs, to be ADA or…
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debby7233
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Water Back Up and Board Ignoring Me
Dear Community, I have been a property owner for a year and 2 months. My apartment sits on the sewage line and during heavy storms…
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squeakycleaningca
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Radiator noise/banging
Hi, I live in a 4 unit brownstone building and we’ve been having issues with with our radiators/heating pipes making a HUGE amount of noise…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months 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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francescarobicci
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Advice re: Nature and Timing of Brownstone Renovation
Hi, my wife and I expect to be in contract on a well maintained and partially updated brownstone this week, and are looking for advice…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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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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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