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sherry.parnes
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 6 months ago
Furnace brand recommendations?
I’ve gotten quotes from 3 of the many heating companies in BK. We have an old forced air heating system whose furnace is about to…
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lisalkarp
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Do we need a new boiler?
I live in a 90-year-old, 8-unit limestone building with an “ancient” boiler. It seems to be working OK but we refinanced recently and have money…
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sjq2102
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Taxes recommendation - first time landlord
Hello, I recently bought a 2 family home in park slope and am looking for a recommendation for a tax accountant. Can anyone recommend someone…
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lfeder
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Bathroom sinks, live and in person?
I need a smallish, but not too small, bathroom sink. I can see plenty online, but it’s hard for me to visualize the scale, even…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Rec sought: Marvin brick to brick install only a few windows
We need to replace a few windows brick to brick with Marvin Ultimates (non-Landmark/Cypress Hills). I’ve seen the recs here a ton of times but…
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dindy
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Exterior painting
I am looking for a recommendation for someone to paint (and scrape) the cornice/soffit on my brick carriage house. I had happily engaged “Taz”, who…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving a modular wooden roof deck for re-roofing job
Hi all. My co-op in Prospect Heights needs a new roof. The problem is that we also have a heavy wooden roof deck covering about…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 8 years and 7 months ago
Using two different general contractors for different portions of a renovation
We are renovating an apartment which requires some significant steel structural work. All work with be permitted. After getting some bids from general contractors for…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Required signs to post in multiple dwelling property.
A list of all the signage that is currently required by NYC to be displayed in a multiple dwelling rental property. [Required signage](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:xT1o:ufejanc_d.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Landlord responsibility for bedbug infestation?
We own a two family home, live in one unit and have tenants in the other. Our tenants discovered they have bedbugs. The exterminator came…
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georaftis
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Termites
I am the new owner of a ~1900 townhome in south slope, with some (supposedly) minor, non-active termite damage. I would like to keep up…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cracks in Concrete Ceiling
Building manager says they just need to be cleaned and painted, but I think they should be fixed with concrete epoxy and that he is…
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gittar
in Home Buying 8 years and 6 months ago
Lack of filing on a potential townhouse purchase in BK
Hi Brownstoner community – Question for you all. My wife and I are looking at townhouse in Brooklyn, and are on the verge of signing…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Supply store compared to big box
We are looking to buy a couple of toto toilets and Kohler faucets. Is it true that the supply store carry better quality of the…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Wood refinisher / Stainer needed
Can anyone recommend anyone they have had a good experience with?
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Required signs to post in multiple dwelling property.
A list of all the signage that is currently required by NYC to be displayed in a multiple dwelling rental property. [Required signage](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:xT1o:ufejanc_d.jpg.jpg)
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Solid Wood Range Hood Cabinet For Sale
If anyone is doing a kitchen remodel I have a beautiful solid wood custom built range hood cabinet for sale. We had this made for…
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Solid Wood Range Hood Cabinet For Sale
If anyone is doing a kitchen remodel I have a beautiful solid wood custom built range hood cabinet for sale. We had this made for…
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