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jacquelyn.grant
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Landlord refuses to make repairs unless tenant pays
My landlord is attempting to make me pay ~$5k for a flooring issue. The floors are buckling in one of the bedrooms. We even had…
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ml
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brick Pointing Estimates and Recommendations
Hi, We are looking to have the paint removed and the brick re-pointed on our home. I’ve got a few quotes but they are all…
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ryanj.young
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Real estate return on investment for landscaping in garden?
Does anyone know general return amounts for renovating a garden? We need a new deck and an overall facelift to the space. I’m realizing that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Prospective renovation estimates?
We’re considering making an offer on a charming but old and somewhat worn property in Park Slope. To make a prudent bid, we’d like to…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
HVAC repair
Hello all! Turns out, the guy who installed my split system did a really bad job (surprise, surprise) and didn’t test it properly (it was…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Home insurance for a landmarked building
Anyone have experience with whether or not landmark status drives up home insurance costs?
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buttermilk-channel
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Large Victorian Antique Above-Mantel Mirror
Excellent condition Victorian over-mantel mirror that came out of a Brownstone in Park Slope. $850 The painted wood frame measures 69″H x 60″W. The mirror…
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buttermilk-channel
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Large Victorian Antique Above-Mantel Mirror
Excellent condition Victorian over-mantel mirror that came out of a Brownstone in Park Slope. $850 The painted wood frame measures 69″H x 60″W. The mirror…
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xistent
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
RECOMMENDATION FOR PAINTING, DRYWALL, FRAMING, DEMOLITION
I have used Jose Mendoza on and off for various projects since 2013, and have always had a great experience working with him. He has…
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xistent
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
RECOMMENDATION FOR PAINTING, DRYWALL, FRAMING, DEMOLITION
I have used Jose Mendoza on and off for various projects since 2013, and have always had a great experience working with him. He has…
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ryanj.young
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Real estate return on investment for landscaping in garden?
Does anyone know general return amounts for renovating a garden? We need a new deck and an overall facelift to the space. I’m realizing that…
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lgwlcvqt
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Brown bin organics collection
Anyone in a multifam doing the brown bin organics collection? DSNY just dropped off the bin in this neighborhood. Are tenants complying? Do they want…
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browngurl
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Loud noises from
We just fully Gut renovated our row house. there are banging noises when we turn the heating system on ( boiler baseboard heating ). The…
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
In-wall coax doesn't work. Who do I call?
I just moved into a new place that has in-wall coax with wall plates throughout the house. Optimum was just here and was unable to…
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brokelyn
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 8 years and 11 months ago
Do I need a building permit for a scaffolding on back of house?
I’m considering having the back of my house repointed and trying to figure out if the contractor needs a permit from the city to do…
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raschol
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Pex allowed in Brooklyn
I had a plumber tell me recently that Pex is now legal in Brooklyn. I can’t find any evidence to support this so would very…
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EJR
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Cleaning Concrete Dust in Backyard
Does anyone have any suggestions for how best to remove a layer on concrete dust from a backyard and metal patio furniture? There is a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOB Inspection, Violation, Repeat Visits
Hi there! Reaching out about a strange situation. Last October a Department of Buildings inspector showed up at our door with an annoymous complaint about…
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