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crhorsken

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Attorney

Can anyone recommend a landlord tenant attorney ?

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hiursula

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Radiator Covers

Is the landlord required to cover the radiators in an apartment? There are children under the age of 10 in the unit. The radiators are…

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Updated 7 years and 11 months ago

comino

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Wrong classification with DOF, bank wants escrow to fix

Hoping someone can help. At the very end of a long refi, rate expires next week, bank attorney flagged that our brownstone is taxed as…

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chfam

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Looking for blue stone

I’m looking for blue stone to cover approximately 75 square feet. Please let me know if you have remnants you’d like to sell – batyaelul…

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katherine.burns.olson

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Reliable lawyer to sue contractor

Hi, My contractor has basically abandoned my renovation and i need a recommendation for a good lawyer to sue him. Its above $5000 so small…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Recos for Contractor for small bathroom & kitchen job in Prospect He

Anyone have any recommendations for a contractor to install a 3/4 bathroom and do a small kitchen cabinet job in Prospect Heights?

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Updated 7 years and 11 months ago

jennyburginia

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Steel back with glass

Good afternoon all, I am currently renovating my brownstone and opening up the back. I want to do steel with glass however I have heard…

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nomorejunk

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Mosquitos

Hi all, what are your solutions for dealing with mosquitos in the summer. Trying to plan ahead before the mosquito weather arrives. I already remove…

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citizenjane

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

ISO cast iron radiators, never painted - will cover removal from home

Dear neighbors, We need to replace 2 radiators in our home with cast iron ones that have never had paint on them (either generic old…

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Updated 7 years and 11 months ago

suebklyn

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Sloping Floors

I purchased a renovated brownstone and noticed the floors on the top floors are slightly sloped. I’m concerned it may be joist or foundation issues.…

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gellhorngal

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

fred becker, painter--reviews?

hello. has anone used fred becker for painting/plastering?

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Updated 7 years and 11 months ago

hxeaowyveimkp

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Smart Home?

I want to revisit a security system/cameras on my two family house and I’d like to upgrade my thermostat. These are both things that I…

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Northie

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

NEW Duravit Soaker tub for sale

We bought a Duravit soaker tub as part of our renovation, but have decided not to use it. So it’s up for sale! Brand new,…

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kenieva

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Kitchen to bedroom conversion

Hi, I have a legal 3-family building. I live on the 1st floor of the building and my tenants on the 3rd floor left. I…

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kathryn.winder

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Contractor needed to file mechanical permit

Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor who is able to file a mechanical permit for a boiler? We need this to complete a…

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kathryn.winder

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Contractor needed to file mechanical permit

Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor who is able to file a mechanical permit for a boiler? We need this to complete a…

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wubmtqsovetna

in Exteriors 8 years ago

ISO recommended construction co to patch rear facing facade

We just discovered through the heavy rains that we seem to have cracks in our rear facing facade and will need recommendations for contractors that…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Looking "Master" Insurance for a two-unit condo in brownstone

Anyone have any good ideas for brownstone insurance? Not homeowner’s insurance, but “master” or condo insurance for everything having to do with the building outside…

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crhorsken

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Converting CofO

Any idea on cost to convert CofO from 1 family to 2 family ?

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namahs

in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago

Con Edison Smart Meter question

We had our meters upgraded last week. The ConEd installer was not able to answer any of the questions regarding if we need to still…

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