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JLater

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Apartment rental beginning in July or August

We plan to begin renting our apartment (3BR/2 BTH in PS) this summer (relocating out of state) and are still trying to determine if we…

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landlord

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

How long does it take to rent commercial space?

I have a commercial space in center slope. Assuming the asking rent is market rate, how long should I typically expect to wait before it’s…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

varrcpte

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Stained glass repair

Trying to find someone to repair 3 original stained glass pieces in our entry way and 1 window in our interior that pivots at the…

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bowl-of-dicks

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Looking to rent a garden apartment in Prospect Heights/Park Slope

The title pretty much covers it… my fiancee and I currently live in a large 1 bedroom in Crown Heights, and are looking for a…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

Lincoln

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Spray Foam Insulation

We have bathroom located in the annex of our brownstone. When it gets really cold outside the pipes freeze. We’ve tried many different strategies to…

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eman134

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

started a steam to hydronic high efficiency boiler conversion....

Have to leave the steam boiler in place while I do the installation so that the renovation can move forward, but pretty impressive how small…

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eman134

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

started a steam to hydronic high efficiency boiler conversion....

Have to leave the steam boiler in place while I do the installation so that the renovation can move forward, but pretty impressive how small…

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randymcnally

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Seeking a Construction Superintendent for a Renovation Project

Hi – I am the owner of a three story townhome in the Brooklyn Navy Yard area. I am about to pull permits for an…

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bowl-of-dicks

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Looking to rent a garden apartment in Prospect Heights/Park Slope

The title pretty much covers it… my fiancee and I currently live in a large 1 bedroom in Crown Heights, and are looking for a…

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empathie00

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Contractor requesting addt'l payment AFTER job completed?

Hi all – our cornice job FINALLY finished up on Monday, 9 months behind schedule. We have a contract with the roofer that was created…

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kenny-powers

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Architect Recommendation

I am in need of some architectural advice for my ca. 1910 house in Queens – it was originally one family, then converted into a…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Neighbor's facade falling apart

Our neighbor’s facade borders on our backyard, and it is currently in total disrepair. Our landscapers are actually afraid to do work in our backyard…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

empathie00

in Plumbing 9 years and 2 months ago

How to tell if old vents are still in use?

Hi all – we’re getting our roof replaced and as part of the process I’d love to get rid of (at least chop down and…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

kenny-powers

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Architect Recommendation

I am in need of some architectural advice for my ca. 1910 house in Queens – it was originally one family, then converted into a…

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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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landlord

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

How long does it take to rent commercial space?

I have a commercial space in center slope. Assuming the asking rent is market rate, how long should I typically expect to wait before it’s…

0

emmajacob

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Neighbor's facade falling apart

Our neighbor’s facade borders on our backyard, and it is currently in total disrepair. Our landscapers are actually afraid to do work in our backyard…

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badefrancis

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Stripping Painted Marble Mantel

I recently purchased a townhouse in Clinton Hill and unfortunately the previous owners had painted over the marble mantels and I want to strip the…

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umanish

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Cost of brownstone deck

We are looking to add a deck to the back of our brownstone in Bed Stuy. The scope would include a 20′ x 6′ steel…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

umanish

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Cost of brownstone deck

We are looking to add a deck to the back of our brownstone in Bed Stuy. The scope would include a 20′ x 6′ steel…

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