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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
What are construction costs going for per foot in your part of the city?
I.e. Soho, Manhattan
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ceo
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Issues of Coop Board Alternation Agreement (Renovation)
I am a shareholder of a coop building. It is my first property. During the renovation process, the coop board made couple decisions which are…
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cmu
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Staining Flooring to Match
Patched a small (10 sq ft) area of flooring, which, after sanding & finishing professionally, looks quite different. Floor guy (not the installer) said it’s…
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ckbg420z
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 7 months ago
Kohler Tub Repair
Our new Kohler tub was chipped during some repairs made on the ceiling above it. Several small shallow chips were made near the drain. Any…
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ckbg420z
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 7 months ago
Kohler Tub Repair
Our new Kohler tub was chipped during some repairs made on the ceiling above it. Several small shallow chips were made near the drain. Any…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
How do you know if a property is grandfathered?
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NorthSleeper
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Our tenant has asked us to purchase radiator covers for her apartment. Is this
the landlord’s responsibility? Should we offer to pay 50-50?
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
How long does a condo declaration take?
i.e. condo-ing the retail portion of a building or condo-ing residential
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Is it Legal to convert wood burning fireplace to function as wood stove insert?
I have several fireplaces in my brownstone. We are planning to make one of them function again as a gas fireplace with a coal basket,…
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dumbogirl
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Marble/Stone repair for bathroom?
Looking for someone to repair a marble surround in our bathroom. Any recommendations for a reliable person? Thanks!!
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cmu
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Dining Table + 6 Chairs
Downsized our dining room, need to sell Deco Style (40’s) bleached-oak table and 6 chairs, very good condition. Table is 63×36, seats 6, with 2…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Over the lifetime of a lease, how many times can a Temporary CofO be renewed?
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freespirit
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
First time landlord
So we are finally renting the 2 unit in our house. We hired a real estate agent for 2 months and she showed the place…
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quincystreet
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Rental Agent
Moving far away possibly for a few years. Does anyone have agent recommendations to help rent my place? Ideally looking for someone trustworthy and consistent…
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stickerhappy
in Exteriors 9 years and 7 months ago
Removing paint from exterior brick
Our 3-story back wall is peeling paint (see photo) in some places and has well-adhered paint in other places. What’s the best way to remove…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Backyard Weed Problem!... need HELP
Hello- We are looking for a recommendation for a REAL expert in yard clean-up and weed removal. We have paid several people now to come…
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madelinejobson
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
STOOP SALE COBBLE HILL/COLUMBIA WATERFRONT
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austinnicholshouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Illegal Codo Renting
I have some folks in my building renting their condo out. This is against our bi-laws. What action can our condo association take? We don’t…
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