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flyingdesigner
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
Intercom Reccs
I’m in the midst of a gut on a two fam. We’re in the upper and I’d like to install an intercom while the walls…
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sophietheandroid
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB Permit Saturation?
Hey everyone. Long time, first time. There seem to be lots of knowledgable people here on the subject of DOB permits. I live on a…
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jackstraw
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
City cut down wrong tree.
The city identified a damaged tree in front of my house for removal but the tree removal crew cut down the wrong tree. Instead of…
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DouglasAlan
in Demolition 13 years and 11 months ago
Asbestos - Wall Removal and Prudence vs. Paranoia
OK, so I was working in my new home, and I was banging away at the drywall that was covering my lovely brick fireplace. When…
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flyingdesigner
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
Intercom Reccs
I’m in the midst of a gut on a two fam. We’re in the upper and I’d like to install an intercom while the walls…
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NorthSleeper
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Paying subcontractors
What is my legal responsibility here? I hired a GC to do some reno work on my home and mid-reno fired him for shoddy work. …
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Notifying tenants of new owner
We’re closing on a place next week and have 2 tenants in the building. I understand we need to provide them with a letter saying…
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brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB Update 07/13/11
DOB has extended the get it done together program till end of August!!!
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sophietheandroid
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB Permit Saturation?
Hey everyone. Long time, first time. There seem to be lots of knowledgable people here on the subject of DOB permits. I live on a…
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grid3d
in Property Management 13 years and 11 months ago
Coop Management Co's
Anyone have experience with TKR, Brownstone or Alvic? Any others worth considering for our Cobble Hill brownstone coop?
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pookshill
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago
Tenants rights re: landords forcing construction/altering the apartment?
Hi there. My husband and I moved into a 2 bedroom apartment in a new-ish building just 3 weeks ago. We have an outdoor deck…
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ahmedmsaad
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Apartment renovation- Lighting Suggestions for Dark Railroad apartment
Hi everyone, I am renovating a rental in my building and want to help make the apartment more appealing to renters. I am putting in…
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lapinagile
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Discoloration on wood basement floor joists
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1e15023e5eb-.jpg While viewing an 1899 brownstone for potential purchase, was concerned about serious discoloration on the basement floor joists- see photo. Discoloration was both black…
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JJack
in Cellar 13 years and 11 months ago
need a Dehumidifer suggestion for cellar
I have to get a dehumidifier for the cellar of my brownstone. There was some water that leaked down there this past spring and it…
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elraine
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Chair Lift
Can anybody recommend a contractor/company to install a chair lift in a Ditmas Park house? Have you done it in your home? Does it work…
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arzeitz
in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago
RESTORING WOOD FLOORS
I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…
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DouglasAlan
in Demolition 13 years and 11 months ago
Asbestos - Wall Removal and Prudence vs. Paranoia
OK, so I was working in my new home, and I was banging away at the drywall that was covering my lovely brick fireplace. When…
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spaceaddict
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
New Construction is bad news?
I am weighing my option of getting a place accessible to Bushwick L train. It is a brick new construction, I actually much prefer an…
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