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slopegirl

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Best architects for ecological and preservation renovation?

We are looking to embark on a reno of our (3-fam) brownstone later this year. My main interests are updating electrical and plumbing systems while…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

sbbk

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Original gate for sale

Details in the listing if you’re in need of an exterior gate: https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/d/original-iron-gate/6479557393.html Thank you

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

starfish11040

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Can I cancel an Exclusive Agreement to Sell?

Last week I signed an Exclusive Agreement to Sell my multi-tenant residential investment rental property. I am now seriously having second thoughts about selling. I…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

UWS

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Aiphone intercom replacement

Our 13-year old Aiphone doorbell/video intercom is malfunctioning and we may have to replace it. What are the quality brands out there for a single…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Anyone ever here of a neighbor knocking down walls?

I did a survey on my house on 11/15. My neighbor also did a survey of my house(2 people came over on 12/1 saying they…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

deva

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Market Value for Tax Purposes

Got the annual statement from the Department of Finance about the value of my home and it seems on the high end. It says I…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

rdkzluqoobyplpdf

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Scott Schnall EIN

Hi everyone. Kind of new here but have been enjoying reading your posts. I really need some help please. I paid Scott Schnall a large…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

anntares

in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago

anyone installed an elevator?

Curious if there are cost effective ways to install an elevator in a brownstone, ground floor to second and third.

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

hainspoint

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Anyone able to submit the coop abatement renewal form on nyc.gov?

I’m the treasurer for a small, self-managed coop, and I’m trying to renew our coop abatement using the Co-op Tax Benefit Change Form for 2018/19…

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hainspoint

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Anyone able to submit the coop abatement renewal form on nyc.gov?

I’m the treasurer for a small, self-managed coop, and I’m trying to renew our coop abatement using the Co-op Tax Benefit Change Form for 2018/19…

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vitent640

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Architectural Doors for Sale

I am selling a number of beautiful doors. Pictures of some of them are attached. Email me for dimensions and prices at ckt83170 at yahoo…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

somuchwork

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Furnace flue

I have had two different companies come out to inspect my furnace flue as well as my fireplace flues, just to see if they could…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

ParkSlopeRenter

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Need to hire 2 day laborers today, any recs would be appreciated

Our Coop had a water heater malfunction and now we have to empty 65 gallons of water from our basement. I’m looking for two laborers…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

ParkSlopeRenter

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Need to hire 2 day laborers today, any recs would be appreciated

Our Coop had a water heater malfunction and now we have to empty 65 gallons of water from our basement. I’m looking for two laborers…

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sjb

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Can anyone direct me to code for stove venting

I need to show my neighbor what the code is. Their gas stove on the basement level at the rear of the house is vented…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Stair repair desperately needed in our 1890's Brownstone! Any recommendations?

We LOVE our old creaky staircase from the 1890s but its now time to fix the broken parts, currently under thick carpet… Can anyone recommend…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

janewillys

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Renovation for Rear House - Experiences?

We are looking to do a full townhouse renovation on a property that has a rear house. Has anyone had experience with this? We understand…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

solehappy

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

neighbors backyard bumpout encroaches on my property

was starting to think about building a better looking replacement for my decrepit chain link backyard fence and im noticing that my neighbors garden level…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

solehappy

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

neighbors backyard bumpout encroaches on my property

was starting to think about building a better looking replacement for my decrepit chain link backyard fence and im noticing that my neighbors garden level…

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wtrowhouse

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Schnall Redux

I realize this topic comes up every couple of months but a lot of the posts have been helpful. With Schnall, we had a relatively…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

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