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WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Where to get metal gate for garden level entry replaced

We just moved into a townhouse and need to put in a new locking metal gate/door for the entry to the garden level. Can anyone…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

stickerhappy

in Roofing 8 years and 7 months ago

Best product to patch parapet wall on roof?

We have a small leak and I was going to try sealing the cracks in the tiles on top of the parapet wall. I might…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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Fixing the walls of a brownstone basement

Our brownstone has a river stone foundation. The mortar between the rocks has deteriorated in some areas. We need someone to “point” the foundation, or…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Window replacement: Vinyl, Aluminum or Wood?

We are in the midst of a renovation of a bed stuy townhouse- not landmarked. We need to replace about half of the windows. The…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

erfurt

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

The Mystery of the Co-op Share Allocation

I live in a ground-floor co-op studio, and my maintenance charges are unreasonably high. After referencing the offering plan, I see that the apartment somehow…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

karindrew

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

How to approach opening up closed-off fireplace?

After living in various apartments for 25 years, I will be closing on a 110 year old detached wood house in Ditmas Park tomorrow. The…

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gemby

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Clover or Wildflowers in backyard?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has planted either clover or a wildflower mix in their backyard? Any successes/ failures or tips? We have a…

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zvrymptks

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Tile installer recommendation

I have three bathrooms that I am looking to retile. Need expert tile installer who works directly with home owners and reasonable cost. Looking to…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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Hire A Worker - Bay Parkway Community Job Center - (718) 600-0425

I want to share this resource for all those that may need to hire day laborers. I have been using the Bay Parkway Community Job…

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Water coming into basement at the joint

We own a brick rowhouse and we have water coming into the basement from the joint — where we share a wall with our neighbors.…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

zvrymptks

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Tile installer recommendation

I have three bathrooms that I am looking to retile. Need expert tile installer who works directly with home owners and reasonable cost. Looking to…

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mrscotchy

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Tree Trimming and Clean-up Law

We have a tree in the far back corner of our backyard that sits close to the border of four neighbor property lines. If you…

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gemby

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Replacing Windows in Landmarked District

Hi all. We live in a landmarked district and none of our windows are original. I am aware that if we replace the front windows…

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suebklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Fiberglass Patio Doors

Looking for any recommendations for fiberglass patio doors. Previous owners of my brownstone installed wood french doors that are already starting to rot.

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

soundhoner

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Three Story 2-Family, No CO - Worth getting CO for 3-fam?

I’d like to solicit some opinions as I’ll soon be making a decision here. I have a three-story brick rowhouse (English basement + 2 stories…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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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steve_lav

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Free stand firr place

Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…

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steve_lav

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Free stand firr place

Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…

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zhoushi

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

BedStuy 2 Family for sale - RE Broker vs. Sell to Investor (Cash-buyers)

Hi. I am considering selling a property I acquired in BedStuy just over two years ago. I am looking to sell because I will be…

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PK

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Property tax class might change?

I bought an existing 2 family residential (non-conforming) building in an M1 (manufacturing) zone. To be able to add an enlargement, I have to make…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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