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melissamurray
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Great experience! new concrete floor with Knockout Masonry
I wanted to share my recent experience with Knockout Masonry www.komasonry.com They tore up my old concrete basement floor, dug out 6 inches, poured a…
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BobtheHugo
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Architect to help with combining units or multi- to single-family
We are looking for an architect to combine two units or convert a multi-family to single. Wondering if anyone out there has suggestions of architects.
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stuyheights
in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago
Will my taxes go up? Cellar allowed as "rec room" ?
Hello Brownstoner, We are thinking about reconfiguring the occupancy of a brownstone we are in contract on. This will be a gut reno, and the…
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lilitrue
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Building up in a landmark building
We have roof rights in a landmarked 4 unit coop and are thinking of adding a third bedroom and a second bathroom along with a…
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thelibrary
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Did I miss the boat on the under-$800K multifamily in Crown Heights?
Did I miss the boat on the under $800k multifamily in Crown Heights that isn’t in Weeksville? I’m really hoping that some new things come…
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happycats
in Appliances 12 years and 5 months ago
Seeking An Licensed Appliance Repair Person To Give An Estimate On A Gas Range
Hi. I have a Kenmore gas range hat has not been working for months. I am pretty sure that the control panel is broken. The…
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tinlady
in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago
Simple White Vanity For - Sale - $75 OBO
Selling a simple white vanity. 24 inches wide. Includes top and faucet. Perfect for basement bathroom or tenants apartment. See listing on CraigsList http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/4349075469.html
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tinlady
in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago
Simple White Vanity For - Sale - $75 OBO
Selling a simple white vanity. 24 inches wide. Includes top and faucet. Perfect for basement bathroom or tenants apartment. See listing on CraigsList http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/4349075469.html
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lorimer
in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 2 months ago
Split System - Heat Pump HVAC - enough by itself
I recently purchased a 3-story 3-family townhouse in Williamsburg where I live with two tenants. The building has an ancient inefficient and problematic oil-powered boiler…
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clee321
in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago
Would a broker really help?
I have a solid credit rating, will be putting down about 40% as downpayment and am considering either a fixed rate 30-year or 15-year mortgage,…
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katarusa
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 2 months ago
Need a good carpenter
So I am going through a renovation process and just like everybody I know came across major bump on the road. We didnt want to…
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atisa
in Tile 12 years and 1 month ago
cement tile installer
We’ve ordered cement tile for our kitchen backsplash. Does anyone have any recommendations for an installer? We want someone who has experience with this. No…
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stuyheights
in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago
Will my taxes go up? Cellar allowed as "rec room" ?
Hello Brownstoner, We are thinking about reconfiguring the occupancy of a brownstone we are in contract on. This will be a gut reno, and the…
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lagoon
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
water in cellar from neighbour
My neighbour´s downspout is not connected to the sewer line, and all the water from their roof spills on the back near the property line.…
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E_Minor
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
How much does it cost to replace ConEd gas meters?
We’ve finished gut renovating our house and as part of the plumbing inspection, the city inspector wants us to upgrade the gas meters. Apparently the…
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BobtheHugo
in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago
Architects/suggestions for combining two units/converting multi-family to single
Hi. We are looking at two options: either buying two units and combining or covering a multi-family to single. Wondering if anyone out there has…
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BobtheHugo
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Architect to help with combining units or multi- to single-family
We are looking for an architect to combine two units or convert a multi-family to single. Wondering if anyone out there has suggestions of architects.
0
thelibrary
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Did I miss the boat on the under-$800K multifamily in Crown Heights?
Did I miss the boat on the under $800k multifamily in Crown Heights that isn’t in Weeksville? I’m really hoping that some new things come…
0
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