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stuyheights
in Property Management 10 years and 6 months ago
Taking out the trash
We purchased a 3 family home last year that has gone through a gut reno and have just rented both apartments and I am curious…
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rgreenspan
in Property Management 11 years and 2 months ago
ISO - Property Mgmnt Co for HPD Affordable, maybe tax credit property
Hi I’m looking for a management company for an affordable housing rental property in ENY or Brownsville area. Maybe tax credit certification experience. Buildings are…
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chkvbk
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
What insulation is this? Safe to remove?
I recently bought a house built in 1951 and the basement is partially finished. I plan on finishing it and making a mancave! I ran…
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bonald
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Honing Existing Granite Countertops?
Hi there, We’re going to embark on a kitchen reno. We’re not changing the layout of anything – just new cabinets and appliances but everything…
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yanks21
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 3 months ago
DOB inspects a permitted project, do they report neighbors non-permitted work?
A neighbor is building an extension, fully permitted and legit. However, all but one of the decks in our “donut” of backyards are clearly not…
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tsheebo1985
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Free! Brand new toilet!
Never used. Does not fit and cannot return. Sitting outside of 279 1st Street, btwn 4th & 5th Aves. Come and get it!
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tsheebo1985
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Free! Brand new toilet!
Never used. Does not fit and cannot return. Sitting outside of 279 1st Street, btwn 4th & 5th Aves. Come and get it!
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yesbrooklyn
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Reasonable expectations from a Design/Build Firm?
Been renovating a townhouse for over 3 months now. Were told that it was a 10-12 week job. When we started things we’re moving smoothly…
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sqhaexgkh
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Where to Buy Intrior Doors
Can someone recommend a location in Brooklyn where I can purchase interior doors on a weekend? I would like to view the different models and…
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bonald
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Cabinets
Hi there, We want to update our kitchen by getting new cabinets and new appliances. Possibly a new countertop – TBD. We want everything to…
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bonald
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Honing Existing Granite Countertops?
Hi there, We’re going to embark on a kitchen reno. We’re not changing the layout of anything – just new cabinets and appliances but everything…
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jmebrkr
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
architect for a smallish job
Hey Brownstoners. I recently purchased an old house in brooklyn and am looking for a thoughtful architect to work me on with on a 50k…
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cleancutmovers
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Raising the rent for the first time in 7 years
We want to raise the rent of our tenant’s apartment and are seeking guidance. We have a ground level floor through with a small deck…
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jitworks
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Back copies of Old House Journal
Free set of Old House Journal going back to first year of publication. We relied on OHJ in renovating our 1870s Italianate brownstone in Prospect…
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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Free: 3 sets of white faux wood blinds
I should have measured twice! Free, 3 sets of custom blinds that, unfortunately, are just a bit too wide to fit the bay window in…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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