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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

AirBnB

We live in a 10-unit co-op in which two units are vacant. The owner of one lives abroad. The owner of the other lives primarily…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Frontyard concrete options

I’m repairing a front of building basement leak and am putting down new concrete in the frontyard (of my brownstone). If I had the cash…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

kpayton

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Lawyer Needed re: Adjacent Construction Scaffold / Shed.

Here’s our situation: My wife and I own a townhouse in Brooklyn. We run a completely legal Airbnb on the first floor that grosses about…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

smadargolan

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Old bricks wanted

Looking for old bricks to do a patio. Any ideas for current sources? Any big demos happening?

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

huts.nyc

in General Discussion 8 years ago

DEP Insurance for Water Main & Sewer

I am curious about everyone’s experience. I signed up for the water line and sewer protection plan after being advised by several neighbors and friends…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Has anyone used Gabriel's ironworks?

We are shopping for someone to do our terrace ironwork and wondering if anyone has used this company before? also had quotes from Lopopolo and…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

ken.ruck

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Construction on contiguous building

The building next door is adding a floor on. The owner just reached out to me to speak about the project that he is starting…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

avrex

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Which one is your favorite?

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

I recommend Eliezel Ramos the Best Painter,Plasterer,Paint Removing, Wood Finish

he has best Prices, Best quality Work, and job on time and on Budget, call him 646-512-1447 he do: Plastering, Skim Coating,Primer, Painting, Wood Stripping,…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

ps158

in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago

Tips to keep squirrels from digging up a freshly planted garden?

TIA!

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

heightsgal

in Doors & Windows 7 years and 4 months ago

New Windows, Bad Surprise

Does anybody out there know NYC Building Codes? I live in a Brooklyn co-op. I installed new windows and the co-op Board ordered bars installed…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Certificate of Occupancy Advice!

Does anyone have experience with an Alt 1 renovation, and with waiting for a new CofO? I am wondering about if it is possible to…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

citizenjane

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Claw foot tub for sale - $300

For sale: a charming, antique cast iron claw foot bathtub with all four feet, antique shower head, and some associated plumbing pieces (see photos for…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

chfam

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Stucco color to match brownstone

I’ve had a masonry team clean up the area under my stoop including filling holes, smoothing walls and leveling the lines under the stairs. I…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

jjnoonan

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Mini split indoor handler code requiring dedicated switch near/for unit?

Just had a mini split system installed and the electrician added (ugly) switches next to each indoor air handler claiming it’s code. I’m going to…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

bedstuyborn

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago

Does anyone have comments about Kolbe Windows? are they just as good as Marvin windows

I am doing a comparison on window istallation and window manufacturers.  A company that a neighbor used installs Kolbe windows and I wanted to know…

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

christimody

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Moveable room partitions?

We live on the garden and parlor floors of a 21′ brownstone. One bedroom up front (master) and one in the back (children) on the…

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terryhoppy

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

madallion

looking to buy brownstone ceiling medallion – not restored

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Updated 7 years and 4 months ago

arkanax

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Empty Charming Brownstonelike Apartment For Filming

Hi Brownstoner Community, I am a Film Scout for a new TV Series entitled “Strangers”. I am looking for a sunny charming empty 1 bedroom…

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prekyznvbomljmsd

in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago

Vine that grows on brownstones?

Are there any relatively fast-growing vines that will grow on a brownstone without harming the facade? I’m looking for something to keep in a container…

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