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someonecalleddob
in Taxes 12 years and 2 months ago
Renovations... now taxes... Repair vs. Capital Improvement
I recently completed a renovation and had my accountant begin the process of submitting my taxes. We had the discussion of repairs vs. capital improvements…
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est
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Agent review
Hi All, We recently use Linda Peng to find a tenant for our one-bedroom rental unit. She was courteous, efficient, listened to our concerns, and…
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petp
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
Need recommendations for thermostat for apartment bulding
3 story, 6 family apartment building, oil heat. Presently has an old Honeywell thermostat (old-school style with the mercury switches) located in the basement. (I…
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acflorant
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Stripping fireplaces
Need paint stripped off my two fireplaces. Anyone have a referral? acflorant@gmail.com
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rpq1
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Bed Stuy condo
Looking at Condos in Bed Stuy in the areas closer to Clinton Hill. Put in an offer for a condo on Franklin between Monroe and…
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Greene44
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
CPA/Tax Prep Recommendations (Personal)
Hi there, anyone have a recommendation for a great CPA/Tax prep person? My husband and I just need some help with our personal returns. Just…
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Greene44
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
CPA/Tax Prep Recommendations (Personal)
Hi there, anyone have a recommendation for a great CPA/Tax prep person? My husband and I just need some help with our personal returns. Just…
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anon1111
in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years and 6 months ago
Pre-Move in Cleaning Service
Can anyone recommend a good top to bottom cleaning service. We are moving into a new apartment and looking for a crew to come in…
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blue1892
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Contractor Reco's
Hi all, AFter months of craziness we are in contract on a 2-Family Stone house in Bed-Stuy. Property is in great shape but we need…
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rpq1
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Bed Stuy condo
Looking at Condos in Bed Stuy in the areas closer to Clinton Hill. Put in an offer for a condo on Franklin between Monroe and…
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basementbound
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 2 months ago
How to Convert from Oil to Gas
I plan to renovate 3800sqft multi-family townhouse to a 2 family. The heating is currently forced hot water with old radiators that work & seem…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Process of putting in ductless mini split AC into townhouse
Renovating a townhouse and want to put ductless mini splits in. Some air conductors are ceiling mounted while others are wall mounted. My concerns are:…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Gas riser diagram when filing
I am planning to renovate a townhouse. Do I have to file a gas riser diagram with DOB? Thank you for comments.
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whatsanacre
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Raising an entire story
I am considering doing a legal conversion from 2-family to 3-family. The house is a basement (more than 50% above grade) which is just being…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Getting rid of old oil tanks
Have an old oil tank to get out of my basement. What company does this? Approximate Cost? Any special protocol with DEP or any other…
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skeer126
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Greene ave- 900 block
Hey guys, i have an offer in on a 2 fam on the 900 block of greene. It is just east of malcolm x blvd…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Getting rid of old oil tanks
Have an old oil tank to get out of my basement. What company does this? Approximate Cost? Any special protocol with DEP or any other…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Process of putting in ductless mini split AC into townhouse
Renovating a townhouse and want to put ductless mini splits in. Some air conductors are ceiling mounted while others are wall mounted. My concerns are:…
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