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mrscotchy

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Tree Trimming and Clean-up Law

We have a tree in the far back corner of our backyard that sits close to the border of four neighbor property lines. If you…

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gemby

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Replacing Windows in Landmarked District

Hi all. We live in a landmarked district and none of our windows are original. I am aware that if we replace the front windows…

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suebklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Fiberglass Patio Doors

Looking for any recommendations for fiberglass patio doors. Previous owners of my brownstone installed wood french doors that are already starting to rot.

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

soundhoner

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Three Story 2-Family, No CO - Worth getting CO for 3-fam?

I’d like to solicit some opinions as I’ll soon be making a decision here. I have a three-story brick rowhouse (English basement + 2 stories…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

sjq2102

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Taxes recommendation - first time landlord

Hello, I recently bought a 2 family home in park slope and am looking for a recommendation for a tax accountant. Can anyone recommend someone…

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steve_lav

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Free stand firr place

Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…

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steve_lav

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Free stand firr place

Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…

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zhoushi

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

BedStuy 2 Family for sale - RE Broker vs. Sell to Investor (Cash-buyers)

Hi. I am considering selling a property I acquired in BedStuy just over two years ago. I am looking to sell because I will be…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

PK

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Property tax class might change?

I bought an existing 2 family residential (non-conforming) building in an M1 (manufacturing) zone. To be able to add an enlargement, I have to make…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

aurelien

in Roofing 8 years and 8 months ago

Metal cladding (3rd floor mansard)

I researched the forum and website but couldn’t find any relevant post. I’m looking for an experienced Brooklyn-based contractor to install snap-clad panels. See attached…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Residential architect sought

Hi there, I am looking for an architect for my personal home (just bought my first house in Prospect Lefferts). It is a 2-family, 1400SF…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Fixing the walls of a brownstone basement

Our brownstone has a river stone foundation. The mortar between the rocks has deteriorated in some areas. We need someone to “point” the foundation, or…

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erfurt

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

The Mystery of the Co-op Share Allocation

I live in a ground-floor co-op studio, and my maintenance charges are unreasonably high. After referencing the offering plan, I see that the apartment somehow…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Landlord responsibility for bedbug infestation?

We own a two family home, live in one unit and have tenants in the other. Our tenants discovered they have bedbugs. The exterminator came…

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suebklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Fiberglass Patio Doors

Looking for any recommendations for fiberglass patio doors. Previous owners of my brownstone installed wood french doors that are already starting to rot.

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brooklyntarbeach

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Anyone Use the NYC DOT Expedited Sidewalk Repair Option? vs. Private Pricing?

Everyone on my block received a notice of violations for sidewalks. Our two-family property’s inspection defect map marked the majority of sidewalk flags as possibly…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

sterlingbk

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Terminating Exclusive Rental Agreement

We signed an exclusive rental agreement with a broker to rent the garden apartment in our house. The broker is not doing much to generate…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Residential architect sought

Hi there, I am looking for an architect for my personal home (just bought my first house in Prospect Lefferts). It is a 2-family, 1400SF…

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nicolschen

in Exteriors 8 years and 8 months ago

Recommendations for resealing outdoor porch floor

Hi– We’re looking for recommendations for someone good who could reseal or refinish the floor of an outdoor porch. The porch was installed three years…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

zinsu

in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

Queens Kitchen Renovation Cost

Hey, Brownstowners: we are buying a 1920s brick attached house in Queens. It’s all great except for the tiny, awful kitchen. A local architect has…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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