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any
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
What level of detail should be shown on plans submitted to coop board for renovation approval?
I am a design architect (not yet licensed) assembling plans for a friend’s coop renovation for board approval. I typically work on large-scale buildings and…
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agbk
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
360 Clinton Avenue
Hi all- I’ve been looking to purchase a one-bedroom in the Fort Greene, Clinton Hill or Prospect Heights areas and I came across a pre-war…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
When do I need architect/DOB approval?
I am looking at moving some walls (that were not original and put up by the prior owner in an apartment). Can someone clarify when…
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queensenvirosafe
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Asbestos removal for co op building, exterior asbestos
Was trying to read through some older posts regarding recommendation for asbestos removal, and only saw favorable reviews for Leinster Contracting, and I saw a…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
When do I need architect/DOB approval?
I am looking at moving some walls (that were not original and put up by the prior owner in an apartment). Can someone clarify when…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Cost of changing apartment layout
I am looking for an estimate of time/cost to fix the layout of an apartments I am looking at purchasing. The current owner has changed…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Cost of changing apartment layout
I am looking for an estimate of time/cost to fix the layout of an apartments I am looking at purchasing. The current owner has changed…
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lapinagile
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Anyone live at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG?
Hi, I’m considering buying a co-op at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG / Flatbush. Does anyone live there or know someone who lives there and…
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lapinagile
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Anyone live at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG?
Hi, I’m considering buying a co-op at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG / Flatbush. Does anyone live there or know someone who lives there and…
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NYCUrbanista
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Cadman Towers
I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community since my internet research abilities have failed me. I am currently on the list for a co-operative…
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agbk
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
360 Clinton Avenue
Hi all- I’ve been looking to purchase a one-bedroom in the Fort Greene, Clinton Hill or Prospect Heights areas and I came across a pre-war…
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GBanner
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
Assessment paid by only one shareholder
Is it possible for a coop to levy an assessment for repairs to a shareholder’s unit, and then to charge that shareholder only a monthly basis…
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GBanner
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
Assessment paid by only one shareholder
Is it possible for a coop to levy an assessment for repairs to a shareholder’s unit, and then to charge that shareholder only a monthly basis…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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Suzanne
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago
seller's agreement to pay maint
If you have been part of a deal in which the seller of a coop agrees to pay x months of maintenance, how do the…
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guysmiley128
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
Thoughts on Concord Village
I’m thinking of buying in Concord Village and am wondering what people’s experience has been like living there. Pros? Cons? I’ve heard varying things about…
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guysmiley128
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
Thoughts on Concord Village
I’m thinking of buying in Concord Village and am wondering what people’s experience has been like living there. Pros? Cons? I’ve heard varying things about…
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CG11231
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
Attorney for Refinancing of Brownstone Co-op
Does anyone have an attorney recommendation – looking for someone to represent the building (4 units) through closing. We’re located in Carroll Gardens. Thank you.
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CG11231
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
Attorney for Refinancing of Brownstone Co-op
Does anyone have an attorney recommendation – looking for someone to represent the building (4 units) through closing. We’re located in Carroll Gardens. Thank you.
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gimmeshelter
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
*If* I wanted to do some renovation work on a co-op, what would I be in for, generally speaking?
Hi everyone. I had posted on here about a month ago about doing a kitchen reno for a co-op apt I was considering buying. The…
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