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brananci4
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Noisy upstairs neighbors
Hi, I just moved into a new apt and the walls/ceilings are paper thin. Next door noise I can deal with but the ceiling noise…
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Architects familiar with conversion of small townhouse to two duplex condos?
We’re considering buying a 4 story townhouse and converting it into two duplex condos. There’s currently a two family C of O, but configured as…
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Brownstone Landmark "Second" Floor Deck?
Has anyone ever had a deck installed from the second floor that extends to the back yard ( photo example of the first floor) if…
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orrsuz
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Utility pole maintenance
I’m hoping someone on the forum can assist with how we would go about determining the owner of the utility pole in our rear yard.…
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sbbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Marble Mantel Protection Advice
I just installed a Victorian marble mantel, any recommendations how to protect the mantel shelf? Protective film or Sealant? (against possible cup stains mostly should…
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sbbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Marble Mantel Protection Advice
I just installed a Victorian marble mantel, any recommendations how to protect the mantel shelf? Protective film or Sealant? (against possible cup stains mostly should…
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erink
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Getting rid of rodent smell in basement
Ugh, we had rats in the basement of our two-story house and thankfully they’re now gone. But the smell of their urine/whatever remains. It’s an…
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orrsuz
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Utility pole maintenance
I’m hoping someone on the forum can assist with how we would go about determining the owner of the utility pole in our rear yard.…
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rana-foroohar
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Holiday Gifts for Contractors and Construction Team
We’re nearing the end of an 18-month gut renovation project, due to move in at the end of January. It’s been a high-end project from…
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rana-foroohar
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Holiday Gifts for Contractors and Construction Team
We’re nearing the end of an 18-month gut renovation project, due to move in at the end of January. It’s been a high-end project from…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone skylights and upper tenant drama
After almost a year of roof leaks going into our upper tenants’ apartment, we finally bit the bullet and replaced our leaky, flat Velux skylights…
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BedStuyGuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Need a Lawyer recommendation
Hi Brownstoner, Our next door neighbor removed his roof eight months ago. There is now a gap where rain gets between our buil;dings. And we…
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jdsharpe
in Conversion 8 years and 3 months ago
Determining Taxes
I’m looking to change my single-family in Central Harlem to a 3 or 4 family. I’ve heard taxes can be very high ($27 K/year) when…
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brananci4
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Noisy upstairs neighbors
Hi, I just moved into a new apt and the walls/ceilings are paper thin. Next door noise I can deal with but the ceiling noise…
0
BedStuyGuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Need a Lawyer recommendation
Hi Brownstoner, Our next door neighbor removed his roof eight months ago. There is now a gap where rain gets between our buil;dings. And we…
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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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poise
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
person wanted to shovel snow in cobble hill
I’m looking for someone to shovel snow for a brownstone (near former LICH site) in cobble hill. Any recommendations appreciated.
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poise
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
person wanted to shovel snow in cobble hill
I’m looking for someone to shovel snow for a brownstone (near former LICH site) in cobble hill. Any recommendations appreciated.
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