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bk123
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
F.A.R.
for a small apt bldg, can I deduct corridors, stairs, mech space from the FAR calc?
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brooklynbound
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Apartment Shopping Etiquette
Last Friday we viewed an apartment that “already had three offers” because it was a converted three bed, two bath in a more or less…
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pepinohill
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Advise: Tile or Concrete Floor in Cellar
Our cellar was mostly dirt when we moved in, but we recently had a new concrete floor repoured and waterproofed (highly recommend Amin Home Improvement…
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ny-injurylawyer
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Best bathtub reglazing Chicago
Need a bathroom remodeled. Original bathroom in Chicago in a highrise co-op building. Is there a best way to find such folks such as Angieslist…
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bk123
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Anyone ever move a power pole?
I am guessing it would cost 20k. This is on a small sidestreet in the Bronx with no transformer or many lines going out. It…
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pepinohill
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Advise: Tile or Concrete Floor in Cellar
Our cellar was mostly dirt when we moved in, but we recently had a new concrete floor repoured and waterproofed (highly recommend Amin Home Improvement…
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puoyjwak
in Renovation 9 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for Steel Contractor to Build Deck & Install Stairs
Hi. We are adding an exterior galvanized steel balcony and circular stairs from the 2nd floor of our brick Brooklyn home, down to the garden.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Neighbor Beginning Renovation
We live in an attached 2 family townhouse in South Slope. The house next door to us (we share a wall) recently sold and is…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Anyone know how to look up insurance & common maintenance charges on a condo?
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Rough process & time converting Residential to Office.
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
What improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving tenant possession?
Typically, what improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving possession of an existing restaurant to another restaurant tenant? i.e. interior demolition, water line, sewer…
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bethl
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Chandelier replacement
Hi all, We have two chandeliers to replace in our (old) house in Brooklyn. – 1st chandelier is ceiling flush, but there is an old…
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bethl
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Chandelier replacement
Hi all, We have two chandeliers to replace in our (old) house in Brooklyn. – 1st chandelier is ceiling flush, but there is an old…
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bk123
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
F.A.R.
for a small apt bldg, can I deduct corridors, stairs, mech space from the FAR calc?
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rgwfezsizckx
in Home Buying 9 years and 2 months ago
Loan Approved, then Denied before closing
I currently live in TX and am moving back to CA in June. We got approved 100% credit from the under writer before we started…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Tips for Movers
How much is customary to tip moving guys? There will be three guys doing a three hour local job.
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Tips for Movers
How much is customary to tip moving guys? There will be three guys doing a three hour local job.
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Help. In DOB what does is meet when a job status has been "signed off"?
Is there a certain order of approvals? i.e. Permit issued then the next step is for the job to be “signed off”??
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
DOB: What happens if a job still has open requirements & a new tenant moves in?
Does the new tenant have to close/sign off the previous job before they can legally occupy?
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
What improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving tenant possession?
Typically, what improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving possession of an existing restaurant to another restaurant tenant? i.e. interior demolition, water line, sewer…
0
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