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coby4

in Building Code 11 years and 1 month ago

Certificate of Occupancy

The Certificate of Occupancy for my house is listed as a 2-family however, in addition to the basement and cellar, there are 3 individual apartments…

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brooklyntoqueens

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Posting Permits on our front door

How long do we need to keep permits up? Construction is over and we moved in, we are just waiting for electrical and plumbing inspections…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

bklynnyc

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Out swing Exterior Door

We need to replace out exterior door. Is there any cons to buying an out swing door in NYC? Is there any manufacture you would…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

earleburns

in Swimming Pools, Spas and Saunas 11 years and 1 month ago

Outdoor or indoor hot tub

My mother got me a hot tub this Christmas. It’s still in the basement and haven’t been installed. I had thought of placing it indoors…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

itzikitzik

in General Discussion 11 years and 1 month ago

brownstone-townhouse partners

Hi, So I have a brownstone 50/50 with my business partner. I currently live on the top floors and we are renting the bottom garden…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

quincystreet

in Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago

Frozen Pipe?

My tenants have no cold water in a bathroom which is at the back of an addition on the garden level. I’m assuming this is…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

theoperadiva

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago

NY Fine Circular Stairs: recommendations and warnings?

Hi all, We’re considering using Bill Barnett from NY Fine Circular Stairs to build and install handrails and spindles in our house (all new). Would…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

deanbh

in Financial Services 11 years and 2 months ago

Lower 30 year fixed for a coop?

We financed our coop purchase last year for 4% fixed over 30 years. I’ve been seeing on the news that 30 year fixed rates have…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

itzikitzik

in General Discussion 11 years and 1 month ago

brownstone-townhouse partners

Hi, So I have a brownstone 50/50 with my business partner. I currently live on the top floors and we are renting the bottom garden…

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jeanmarine2

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Breaking into Dumbwaiter and Air Shaft to Gain Space (and Venting Issues) - Feedback

I’m interested in feedback, pictures etc. from people who have taken over an inside airshaft and/or dumbwaiter to gain space for a kitchen (or perhaps…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

catboot

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Forum getting spam-y again

Another day, another wall decal post.

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

Schedule B

On this document, what is the difference between a “Sink-Residential” and a “lavatory (common wash basin)? When you have an inspection does this list of…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

bobjohn

in Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

lead in brooklyn water

Hi, we have Brownstone in Brooklyn and I checked for the lead in water with the city supplied kit. I got water in 5Am after…

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karolnyc

in Decks and Porches 11 years and 2 months ago

Architect recommendation for roofdeck?

Hi, I’m looking for an architect recommendation to deck our roof. I’ve contacted about 10 architects recommended by various acquaintances and have only heard back…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

Schedule B

On this document, what is the difference between a “Sink-Residential” and a “lavatory (common wash basin)? When you have an inspection does this list of…

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deanbh

in Mortgage 11 years and 1 month ago

30 year jumbo?

I noticed Wells Fargo have put their 30 year jumbo back up to 4.25% We are currently looking to refinance 900k and take $50k out…

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rgreenspan

in Property Management 11 years and 1 month 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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earleburns

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Getting rid of raccoons

I work in a automobile garage and we have a small tool shed adjecent to our garage. The shed id not opened very often as…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

eli

in General Discussion 11 years and 1 month ago

Manhattan Brownstone Neighborhoods

I have already found pockets of brownstones on the Upper West Side between 90th and 116th along Riverside Drive and in Yorkville (UES) between 80th…

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rajjj1982

in Zoning 11 years and 2 months ago

Parking space, empty lot, regulations

Hi All, so an interesting situation – i’m about to lease a mostly-vacant lot in Brooklyn. The lot has a small work-shed, and i’m going…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

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