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louisahml
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Layouts and floor plans
We are in the planning phase of construction on a three story (garden, parlor, top)-two family home. Our current need is to have a master…
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progressive_contractingny
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Backflow preventer annual test
Hello, Anyone has recommendation for a plumber who does the annual backflow preventer annual testing at a reasonable price? Thanks!
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michaelgidaly
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 7 years and 7 months ago
Permits
How to close an open permit of the installation of a satellite disc that is not longer at the property
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geezee
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
What's on your home maintenance calendar?
We are basically lifelong apartment dwellers turned recent homeowners and I am trying to get a handle on all the things that need to be…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Property older than 1938 with no CofO. Has anyone been denied a mortgage?
There’s a property with no CofO, has been recently renovated, but no major change to the living arrangements. Was wondering if anyone has had trouble…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Installing surveillance cameras for investment property.
Anyone have any recommendations for people that can install surveillance cameras? Can I view the cameras remotely without using my tenants internet connection (is that…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
private money lenders
Does anyone know of any private money lenders for properties in Brooklyn?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Having difficulty finding a bank that offers FHA on mixed use properties.
I’ve been having some difficulty finding a bank that would offer an FHA option for a mixed use property (2 residential, 1 store/office). Has anyone…
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mfernest
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage broker trapping me into loan, I feel like I have no options?
My broker initall told me when purchasing an investment propety, that the mortgage rate would be 5% fixed 30yr, turns out we had to do…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Front doors
Anyone know a place to buy doors like this and what they go for? [A419B452-C16C-42C7-8B64-94C325A6CF86](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:fuOv:a419b452c16c42c78b6494c325a6cf86.jpeg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Damage to my neighbor property
From my shampoo sink water went downstairs and damage their ceiling. I got estimate to fix it was 350.00 they said they dont want my…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Temporary basement ceiling options?
Dear Brooklyn sages, Our basement ceiling (made of plaster, seemingly original?) has been chipping off for a while, and letting off dust slowly but constantly…
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mfernest
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage broker trapping me into loan, I feel like I have no options?
My broker initall told me when purchasing an investment propety, that the mortgage rate would be 5% fixed 30yr, turns out we had to do…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Front doors
Anyone know a place to buy doors like this and what they go for? [A419B452-C16C-42C7-8B64-94C325A6CF86](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:fuOv:a419b452c16c42c78b6494c325a6cf86.jpeg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
ISO: Woodworker who will make custom/precise cuts for DIY shelving project
Hi Forum, I have a couple areas of recessed wall in my apartment, and I’d like to DIY some built-in shelving in those spaces. Both…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Damage to my neighbor property
From my shampoo sink water went downstairs and damage their ceiling. I got estimate to fix it was 350.00 they said they dont want my…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Need help from good HVAC company or someone to diagnose origin of a plastic odor
Can anyone suggest who we might call to help track down a mysterious odor that may be coming from the HVAC system, but may not?…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Temporary basement ceiling options?
Dear Brooklyn sages, Our basement ceiling (made of plaster, seemingly original?) has been chipping off for a while, and letting off dust slowly but constantly…
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