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namahs
in Security 14 years and 10 months ago
Security Camera recommendation
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dff82fb9179e- Anyone recommend a certain brand/model? We are thinking about buying the QSee cameras at Costco but not sure what the video quality is like.…
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backeast
in Inspection 14 years and 4 months ago
Do I Need A Termite Inspection?
We just went into contract on a brick rowhouse in the South Slope/Windsor Terrace. The inspector found no evidence of termite damage, nor did he…
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kalifornia1983
in Roofing 10 years ago
Chicken wire or bird netting over air shaft?
The 8’x10′ air shaft in our four-story building needs protection against pigeons. Right now we’re using chicken wire attached to 2×4 beams that rest on…
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rachelweiss
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 4 months ago
Roy D Construction for brownstone facade
I have sees Roy’s work done in Carroll Gardens for many years, but have never spoken to any of the building owners. The work looks…
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eliz
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Floor company recommendations?
My coop apartment kitchen has oak parquet flooring c. 1930 over about 75 ft2 and tile for the remaining 25ft2. I’m looking to demo the…
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Lincoln
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Stoop Repair
Hi, We are looking to repair and restore our front stoop back to it’s original beauty. Any recommendations on who to contact for the job?…
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Lincoln
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Stoop Repair
Hi, We are looking to repair and restore our front stoop back to it’s original beauty. Any recommendations on who to contact for the job?…
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bside
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Illegal Apartments in Building
I’m currently living in a building where the certificate of occupancy says there are 3 residential units and the landlord is currently building out two…
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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 10 years ago
lead paint on stairs?
The stairs from the parlor floor up to the 2nd floor in our house have old and ugly carpet on them. I want to tear…
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Park slope rents
We are renting out a 2 bedroom around 860 Sq Ft for $2,800 (includes water & heat). The lease is expiring in the summer. We…
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homely
in Exteriors 10 years ago
B. Uddin experience?
Has anyone used B. Uddin for resurfacing a brownstone facade? I don’t see any reviews and there are lots of Uddins out there in this…
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kaiapapaya
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Replacement Dome
I have a skylight to the cellar and the plexi is cracked. Who can repair this? I am not sure if I can get the…
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LLL
in Property Management 10 years and 6 months ago
Awaye Realty
My coop (25 units) is considering options for property management. A couple of board members have gotten solicitation flyers from Awaye Realty. Most of the…
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prop351
in General Discussion 10 years ago
How to deal with unresponsive developer
A developer has purchased the property next to mine. We’ve engaged a lawyer to represent us and have a team of engineers and architects etc.…
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bside
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Illegal Apartments in Building
I’m currently living in a building where the certificate of occupancy says there are 3 residential units and the landlord is currently building out two…
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mrbg19
in Renovation 10 years ago
Permits Needed?
I am planning a project that involves removing about 21 linear feet of non-load bearing walls. There should not be any electrical or plumbing in…
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Edkay
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 11 months ago
Handyman/Part-time superintendant
I have a three-family house in Greenpoint. Rather than live there, I’m thinking now of renting all three units. If I do that, I’ll need…
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stickman
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Contractor for Sidewalk Violation
A few of my neighbors and I got sidewalk violations from DOT. The city’s brochure said they would repair at an estimated cost of $15-$20…
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