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solehappy
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
ductless / mini split installers that actually file permits and know code?
anyone know any of these? definitely seeing lots of no need to file permits that a simple google search is proving false. also a lot…
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chipito
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
National Grid Replacing Rusted Gas Line Sleeve - experiences?
National Grid came to our house unannounced recently to inspect where the gas lines passes through the foundation (and also to inspect the meter). They…
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rwood
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
comparing property values for same houses
looks like my original post went away. Anyways, below is a pic of my house value history vs next door. Next door did a 200K…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Tenant compensation
I have a 3bdrm apartment that I’ve rented to a rotating crew of lovely young people. All have been wonderful since we began in 2014.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking a salvaged exterior brownstone door
Eddie Hibbert out of business on Atlantic Ave too! Does anyone have recommendations for someone else who sells salvaged doors? (Ideally someone in NYC, not…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Steam Heating System Vibration
Hoping anyone can help. I have lived in our brownstone since 1996. Boiler and system have been reliable for many years. Starting 2 years ago,…
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elm_bk
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 3 months ago
Does mini split HVAC require a permit?
Hi, I have what I believe is n expired permit, for work we couldn’t afford to do. It does not mention HVAC specifically — do…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Homeowners insurance for multi-family?
Hi we have a multi family (3 units) in brooklyn and I’m exploring options for homeowners policies. We currently use brownstone agency, but dealing with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for a conscientious housecleaner
We need a new housecleaner! My main request is that the person be careful and thoughtful as we just finished renovating our brownstone and the…
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chelseasf
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Need reco for door repairing/refinishing
I have original mohogany-stained doors in my 1905 house, and my tenant’s dog scratched one up pretty badly. I’m looking for someone to fix them…
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LisaFG
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Managing a 3-family rental
I own a 3 family brownstone and live in one of the units. I’m planning on moving out of NYC in the next 1-2 years…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Light fixture help
My kitchen light went out and i cannot figure out how to open the fixture. No screws, no give in any direction, I’m lost. Anybody…
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ps158
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Does decommissioning an oil tank require a certificate?
If so, how can I search the DOB website (or another site) for this? Our next door neighbors are doing a near-gut. Our block are…
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jayphare
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Is National Grid Responsible For My Flooding?
On thursday[17th] i had a gas leak,national grid cam and shut off the gas so i could get the problem fixed. The next day they…
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tcflatbsh
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Semi-detached wood frame demolition/development?
I own a wood frame, semi-detached 2-family house in East Flatbush. The other half, also a 2-family, is a mirror image of our place. The…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
One permit, two phases (two apartments) - experience?
Hello, I have a two-family (3 story), with one floor that’s a standalone and another apt that’s a duplex (2 floors). Here’s the catch. Previous…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Security camera installer
Can anyone recommend a company that can install a couple of cameras on the front of a brownstone
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cottageonlex
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Ceiling Leak on Parlor Floor
Hey Brownstoners. For the second day in a row, I have had a temporary drip (clear water) from the ceiling of the parlor floor of…
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