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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hi everyone
Does anyone have any recommendations for a gutter clean out company that is reasonably priced. Thanks!
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workisfun
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
How do I know when to replace my roof?
We don’t want to wait until our tenants get leaked on. How do we know that a roofing pro is not just telling us we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Any advice on how I can maximize my rental income with this floor plan?
What do ya’ll think? Any suggestions will be appreciated ! https://cl.ly/d75f86
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inspaceny
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Will wireless doorbells work for an 1890 Brownstone?
Our wired doorbells can’t be patched in any longer so we are looking to either re-wire or install wireless. Our electrician tells us that older…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Any advice on how I can maximize my rental income with this floor plan?
What do ya’ll think? Any suggestions will be appreciated ! https://cl.ly/d75f86
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hi everyone
Does anyone have any recommendations for a gutter clean out company that is reasonably priced. Thanks!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skim coating recs
Hello! I’m looking for skim coating recommendations because the prices I’m getting vary wildly. I’m looking to do my parlor floor, which is around 900…
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homely
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
How Long Does It Take to Jackhammer Off a Facade?
My next-door neighbor is about to re-facade their brownstone. It’s four stories by 21 feet with traditional details. I can’t get an answer from their…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
National Grid not issuing new gas meters!
I have a two family and the prior owner used the house as a one family, thereby removing one of the gas meters a decade…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Leveling a backyard
Sorry if this is a dumb question but how does one level a backyard without machinery? [LRM_EXPORT_47837672686789_20190629_145619458](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:shTW:lrm_export_47837672686789_20190629_145619458.jpeg.jpg)
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ps158
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Is it legal to dig out hatch & create egress/stairs into 100% below grade cellar
Does anyone know the absolute answer to this – is it legal to dig out the hatch in front of a house and install stairs…
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newlandlordnyc
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor's Damage Can we use our own contractor
Our neighbor’s condo got water damage from our toilet pipe burst. Their insurance’s contractor is asking for really high price. Can we use our own…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can a lawsuit stop neighbor from doing more construction?
I have a semi-attached house with my neighbor. They did underpinning . The footing on the party wall was cut on their side , and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Developer next door
A developer purchased the home next door and is looking to build a 5 floor, 10 unit condo. We recently made renovations to our home…
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homely
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
How Long Does It Take to Jackhammer Off a Facade?
My next-door neighbor is about to re-facade their brownstone. It’s four stories by 21 feet with traditional details. I can’t get an answer from their…
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homely
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 6 years and 10 months ago
Wall around gas meter?
Do gas meters need to be in a room in the cellar? Mine is a two-family home (although previously a five-family). I would like to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for a new management company
I’m on the board of a condo comprised of 24 units (three 8-unit buildings). I’m looking for suggestions for trustworthy management companies. Thank you!
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newlandlordnyc
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor's Damage Can we use our own contractor
Our neighbor’s condo got water damage from our toilet pipe burst. Their insurance’s contractor is asking for really high price. Can we use our own…
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