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Another Thread but perhaps most important
Could the landlord next sue me for the damage he ordered to have done? First the party wall was removed in the adjacent apartment by…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Removing (illegal) back deck - do I need a permit?
Was hit with a DOB violation for rear deck with no permit. I have been searching online and understand that a permit is required to…
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pgfgyckqcjdvzrjd
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Moving fence not on property line
We recently bought a brownstone and the fence between our and our neighbor’s yard is about 7” off the property line, on our side. It’s…
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in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Homeowners Insurance
Anyone have a good recommendation for a broker? Thanks, in advance!
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in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Window company for replacement
We are planning a brick-to-brick replacement of some windows, with Kolbe or Marvin all wood. Any recommendations on one or the other? We are concerned…
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randolph
in Exteriors 7 years and 6 months ago
RETAINING WALL / FENCE
I am looking for someone (maybe I need 2 different someones?) to repair a retaining wall along my left and rear property lines and then…
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monaco
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Sealing Cellar Hatches
I am looking to seal the front and rear hatches to the cellar of my brownstone, not so they no longer open but just fill-in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Matching crown molding for built-in bookcase renovation
Hi, I’m well into the process of having built-in bookcases designed for my Prospect Heights co-op. The idea is to have the bookcases extend to…
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whalien
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Adding an iron gate to your front entrance.
Hello Brownstoners, We are purchasing a home in Bushwick. It’s been modernized, resulting in a beautiful open floor plan but highly lacking in security. All…
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Bethzaira
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Renovations
Hi, we Need. advice as it is our first time renovating. We are purchasing a 2 story plus basement home. We plan to gut renovate…
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pgfgyckqcjdvzrjd
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Moving fence not on property line
We recently bought a brownstone and the fence between our and our neighbor’s yard is about 7” off the property line, on our side. It’s…
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sebastian98cordero
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Possible to convert from residential to office under M1-2/R6A?
Current land use is multi-family and am looking to convert the building to office. Is this possible under the current zoning? Thanks all.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Babyproofing Help - Spiral Staircase Duplex
I have a duplex that has a wrought iron spiral staircase that needs baby proofing. Thinking plexiglass and gates zip-tied. Maybe soft rubber flooring at…
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sebastian98cordero
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Possible to convert from residential to office under M1-2/R6A?
Current land use is multi-family and am looking to convert the building to office. Is this possible under the current zoning? Thanks all.
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whalien
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Bushwick parking options
Wondering if there are any parking options in the Bushwick area folks on here know about? I’ve looked at all the online sites (parklee, etc)…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
source for glass mosaic tiles?
Hello, we are looking to use glass mosaic tiles on mesh sheets for a flooring project in our house. I love the tiles that are…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
No CofO or I-Card for 2-fam - Permitting More of a Problem?
Within the coming months I’m looking to do some renovation work for a home that’s taxed as a 2-fam. There’s no CO, no I-Card on…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Property Trust Agreement
Does anyone know any good accountants that specialize in this area. I established the trust with a lawyer – but I think I need an…
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