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xchx
in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago
Getting plaster dust off wood floors
A contractor didn’t put down paper before popping some holes in the wall, and now my wood floors are dusty. Sweeping and mopping still left…
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ps158
in Roofing 10 years and 1 month ago
roof tear-off: how disruptive to top floor?
Sorry for the stupid question, but when you do a tear-off, how exposed is that top floor? We have tenants up there, and I’m wondering…
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soundhoner
in Taxes 10 years and 1 month ago
Income Tax Deductions / 2-Family
For an owner-occupied two-family house (one duplex and one simplex, three floors, with half of the duplex occupied as this is how it was when…
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ladybug
in Co-Op Related 10 years and 1 month ago
Recommend a laundry room service provider
Hello, We are looking for a new service provider for our co-op’s laundry room. The building has around 70 units. Has anyone had a positive…
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jb1984
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Safety of Stuyvesant Heights Block
Hello! I’m entirely new to NYC, and will be likely moving to 79 Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn in mid-Feb. My question: a cursory search online…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking to rent on Lexington and Stuyvesant - Is this a good block?
Please help with any experience or knowledge you have. Thanks!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dirt Removal
I have a very large mound of dirt I’d like to remove from my back yard. I’ve got some of it in bags already and…
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sarahbrooklyn
in Plumbing 10 years and 1 month ago
Fire Sprinkler Inspection
Trying to figure out fire-sprinkler inspection. I have a 4 multifamily with a fire sprinkler system. I have to do the monthly checks and annual…
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landlord
in Legal 10 years and 1 month ago
illegal roommate advice
I rented an apartment to one individual in my rent stabilized building. He is the only name on the lease. He has taken in a…
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landlord
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Legal rent increase for change of roommate in a rent stabilized building
I have 2 roommates occupy one apartment. One of those roommates who has been living in the apartment for 2 years is leaving. The remaining…
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landlord
in Legal 10 years and 1 month ago
illegal roommate advice
I rented an apartment to one individual in my rent stabilized building. He is the only name on the lease. He has taken in a…
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deva
in Home Buying 10 years and 1 month ago
Effective Agent to Sell a Brownstone?
Wanted to reach out the Brownstoner community and see what people say about their experience using an agent to sell a brownstone. I am considering…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
For sale 2015 HFE 36 Portable Sawmill Portable Bandmill Lumber Saw mill
For sale 2015 HFE 36 Portable Sawmill Portable Bandmill Lumber Saw mill The HFE-36 is able to handle a 36? diameter log, comes standard with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
For sale 2015 HFE 36 Portable Sawmill Portable Bandmill Lumber Saw mill
For sale 2015 HFE 36 Portable Sawmill Portable Bandmill Lumber Saw mill The HFE-36 is able to handle a 36? diameter log, comes standard with…
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redasch
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago
Replacing Old Coal Shoot Cover - access to basement
Does anyone know who would build a cover for the old coal shoot (basement access) in the front of the brownstones? I have built two…
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nycmissy25
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Chandelier Lamp and Wall Lamp for Sale
Interior chandelier for sale along with matching interior wall lamp. Both are in great condition and were removed so I could replace them with more…
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orrsuz
in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago
Asbestos inspection recommendation?
Hi, does anyone have the name of an asbestos inspector they could recommend for a kitchen renovation? Our architect indicates his contact has been a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can I install a third gas meter in my two family house?
I’m thinking of installing a third gas meter in the basement. Is this allowed? Thanks!
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pitythefool
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
How disruptive to peace and quiet is the brownstone facade repair?
We’ve just secured financing to restore our brownstone facade, and will soon be choosing a contractor and filing permits, hoping to start in late May…
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