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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Income taxes, Trump plan and rental properties
I have 2 rental units in Brooklyn and 2 out of state (approx. 125k a year in rental income). I also have a 9-5 job…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Income taxes, Trump plan and rental properties
I have 2 rental units in Brooklyn and 2 out of state (approx. 125k a year in rental income). I also have a 9-5 job…
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beneec
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Cold weather challenges when heating with mini splits
Hello Brownstoner Forum, This is our first winter in our newly renovated townhouse where we replaced the existing forced air heating system with a Mitsubishi…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
exposing floor joists in a ceiling--can it ever be to code?
we are about to renovate, and will probably turn our 3-unit building into a triplex over garden rental… since we’re currently living in bottom two…
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housepoor
in Exteriors 8 years and 3 months ago
Landmarks Question
If I have a “Certificate of No Effect” or “Permit for Minor Work” from Landmarks for some stoop work (that does not require a DOB…
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ditmarsman
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Insulating Outside Brick Wall
Hi everyone, I have searched quite a bit and there seems to be mixed thoughts on how to best handle insulating exterior brick walls from…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
New fire escape
My insurance company says I have to add a fire escape to a 3rd floor apt. Anyone have recommendations of a good contractor for it?…
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freckles1
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Hardie Installer recommendation
Looking for recommendations from individuals who have had Hardie Board siding installed on their home.
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gowanusgus
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Freezing in extension
We moved into a spot with an extension that extends back behind our brownstone, which is where the children’s rooms are. But it’s freezing there…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Does anyone really eat a kitchen island with stools or pass through eating area?
These are all the range, but does anyone really sit on one side of a kitchen island, facing the kitchen cabinets/stove/etc. with your dinner partner…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Soundproofing ceiling with exposed beams
Dear experts! We had to pull down our kitchen ceiling and have found nice exposed beams and of course the old subflooring-type planks. We need…
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Brownstone Original Ceiling Restoration
Can anyone recommend someone that restores ceilings for a very reasonable price? [Brownstone Celing](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:VwsC:brownstoneceling.png.jpg)
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Beg Bugs
Can anyone suggest a company that is known to remove bed bugs permanently? Thanks.
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karenanne9
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Reliable door contractor
We live in a garden-parlor duplex where the under stoop door goes into a bedroom. The exterior door isn’t doing its job keeping the cold…
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karenanne9
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Reliable door contractor
We live in a garden-parlor duplex where the under stoop door goes into a bedroom. The exterior door isn’t doing its job keeping the cold…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Thermostatic radiator valves
1. Looking for a link to a good thermostatic radiator valve for my home. 2. How do you tell what size you need? 3. How…
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deva
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Most Affordable Marble Countertop Seller
Hello, Anyone can recommend affordable marble countertop maker? thank you.
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besugi
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Open permits and Certificate of Occupancy
We are under contract to sell our brownstone – closing is mid- January. The title search revealed we have two open permits and no C…
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