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bside
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Illegal Apartments in Building
I’m currently living in a building where the certificate of occupancy says there are 3 residential units and the landlord is currently building out two…
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mrbg19
in Renovation 10 years ago
Permits Needed?
I am planning a project that involves removing about 21 linear feet of non-load bearing walls. There should not be any electrical or plumbing in…
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Edkay
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 months ago
Handyman/Part-time superintendant
I have a three-family house in Greenpoint. Rather than live there, I’m thinking now of renting all three units. If I do that, I’ll need…
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stickman
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Contractor for Sidewalk Violation
A few of my neighbors and I got sidewalk violations from DOT. The city’s brochure said they would repair at an estimated cost of $15-$20…
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drdastardly
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Motorcycle repair across the street - legal?
Hi all. My neighbor in Park Slope rents his garage to a group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, they frequently tune and fiddle with their bikes…
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drdastardly
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Motorcycle repair across the street - legal?
Hi all. My neighbor in Park Slope rents his garage to a group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, they frequently tune and fiddle with their bikes…
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pemco-supply
in General Discussion 10 years ago
When your contractor will not finish the job...
Need the advice of the Browstoner community. After a gut reno, we had an electrical signoff 5 months ago and have been waiting for the…
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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 10 years ago
lead paint on stairs?
The stairs from the parlor floor up to the 2nd floor in our house have old and ugly carpet on them. I want to tear…
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hxzulpsrtg
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Washing machine repair
A while back, in Brownstoner’s earlier forum format, there was a thread about a highly recommended repairman who was part of a team. I seem…
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prop351
in General Discussion 10 years ago
How to deal with unresponsive developer
A developer has purchased the property next to mine. We’ve engaged a lawyer to represent us and have a team of engineers and architects etc.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Victorian Brass Ceiling Light Fixture for Sale
Minor dents and scratches, but otherwise in very good working condition. All the shades have no chips or fractures. (All 5 sockets work. One of…
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SoSlope
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Woodzone/Joe Salem--Strong Recommendation
I wanted to offer a strong recommendation for Joe Salem/Woodzone. He has just finished restoring our front doors and did a beautiful job. We could…
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daintydu
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Carpenter or handyman for wood trash shed?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9c1079a6228-.jpg Can anyone recommend someone to make a wood garbage can shed like the one in this picture for the front of our brownstone? Opens…
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SoSlope
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Woodzone/Joe Salem--Strong Recommendation
I wanted to offer a strong recommendation for Joe Salem/Woodzone. He has just finished restoring our front doors and did a beautiful job. We could…
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itzikitzik
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Tax increase after addition?
I have a 3 story townhouse in Bed-stuy. I am planing to add another floor and on top of it another room on the 5th…
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itzikitzik
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Tax increase after addition?
I have a 3 story townhouse in Bed-stuy. I am planing to add another floor and on top of it another room on the 5th…
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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Cost for Renovation?
I know there are a number of variables, but can anyone advise as to a legitimate cost for renovation of an entire brownstone, assuming electric…
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hxzulpsrtg
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Washing machine repair
A while back, in Brownstoner’s earlier forum format, there was a thread about a highly recommended repairman who was part of a team. I seem…
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