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jstsrfn

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Keys for tenants

The front door of my house is shared with my tenants with apartment entries inside. Do I have the right to approve who gets keys…

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VHR

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Tax Assessment

We just received notice that our one family townhouse in Clinton Hill is now valued at $1.9, up from $1.4 last year. We paid under…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

brooklynschlepper

in Exteriors 9 years and 1 month ago

Sinking Front Area/Masonry/Understoop/Ironwork

hi all – wondered if you had a good suggestion and price for some work in our front. We want to sink the front and…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

ronit123

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

The L Train Shutdown effect - Question for Ridgewood/Bushwick real estate broker

Question for all residents/owners and real estate brokers who deal with the Ridgewood/Bushwick areas that gravitate around the DeKalb, Jefferson, Myrtle–Wyckoff stops: is the shutdown…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

starfish11040

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Looking for buyer of my brownstone

I am seriously considering selling my brownstone. It is currently tenant-occupied but I can deliver it vacant. It is located in the most desirable area…

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ronit123

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

The L Train Shutdown effect - Question for Ridgewood/Bushwick real estate broker

Question for all residents/owners and real estate brokers who deal with the Ridgewood/Bushwick areas that gravitate around the DeKalb, Jefferson, Myrtle–Wyckoff stops: is the shutdown…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Landmarks surprise visits

I have a client who is considering doing some work to his front porch on a Fort Green landmark block which would need landmark’s approval…

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kcgreatjones

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Sidewalk Shed Removal

Hi All: Anyone know someone who can remove a sidewalk shed? Our scaffolding company has literally abandoned their shed….will be up for a year at…

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michellefk

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Roof Deck General Contractor

Can anyone recommend a general contractor for a steel roof top deck? Plumbing and pavers are part of the project. I need a contractor to…

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white-and-proud-in-plg

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Conversion of Brownstone into condo or co-ops?

Has anyone taken their 4 story brownstone and converted it into 2) duplexes? by way of a co-op or condo ? Where and how did…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

emilycgbk

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Terrific looking and flexible wall shelving/storage unit

We got a great floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit from Modern Shelving; but the dimensions (14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in.…

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emilycgbk

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Terrific looking and flexible wall shelving/storage unit

We got a great floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit from Modern Shelving; but the dimensions (14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in.…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Plumbing inspection - gasline pressure test

Hi – I was wondering whether anyone has advice on the following: I did a renovation a while back in Park Slope but some of…

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ewfan

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Blinds

Hi. We are moving into a new construction row house with 24 windows and 2 sliding doors. We need blinds and/or curtains as we have…

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donkinsella

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Brownstone Renovation - Neighbor Harrassment

I see a lot of posts favoring the neighbor to a renovation however, I’m hoping someone can relate and offer advice to me, the renovator.…

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namahs

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

DOB ECB Lien Violation - Retaining wall

We are looking to buy a potential property and noticed that there is a DOB ECB Lien violation opened since 2008 on the property. We…

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khaledayasmeen17

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 1 month ago

Gorgeous, Rare Restored Copper Chambers Stove for Sale

I have a copper Chambers range that I had The Stove Lady restore. Our renovation is on hold, and I would love for it to…

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khaledayasmeen17

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 1 month ago

Gorgeous, Rare Restored Copper Chambers Stove for Sale

I have a copper Chambers range that I had The Stove Lady restore. Our renovation is on hold, and I would love for it to…

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faboo

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

STAIRS

We have a small townhouse with very uneven floors -from 3″ – 5″ differences. We will be leveling the floors and putting in new floors.…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

eagleman22

in Plumbing 9 years and 2 months ago

Weil McLain Boiler - Recommendations for Tune Up & Steam Release

I have an old WM Boiler that I inherited when I bought my house 10 years ago. No problems until yesterday. The steam release valve…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

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