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meme2
in Landlord 13 years and 5 months ago
tenants
we have a tenant with a yappy dog. he has had it for some time but now it yaps all night and its a problem.…
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whaaaaaaaat
in DIY 13 years and 5 months ago
Empty Lot + Cheap Pre-fab Home
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2da05d7bbb8-.jpg I often fantasize about approaching first time home ownership by buying an empty lot and placing a tiny, cheap pre-fabricated home on it until I can afford…
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babyjordan
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago
Has anyone used Kurt Roth as an attorney when buying a townhouse and if so, were you happy with him?
Kurt Roth–real estate attorney
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right32
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Attorney with Prior 203K Loan Experience
We entered into an agreement with a contractor and he is looking to walk away before the work is completed. I am looking to consult…
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vthatcher
in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago
CITIBANK EXITS WHOLESALE LENDING
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2cae1dc1a20-.jpg A few years ago Citibank did wholesale business with over 10,000 mortgage brokers nationwide. Somewhere in 2008 they slashed the number of brokers from…
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vthatcher
in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago
CITIBANK EXITS WHOLESALE LENDING
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2cae1dc1a20-.jpg A few years ago Citibank did wholesale business with over 10,000 mortgage brokers nationwide. Somewhere in 2008 they slashed the number of brokers from…
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oldtimer
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
House noises?
My house makes a lot of noise, sometimes it creaks sometimes it makes a loud clicking noise. It is like living in a creaky boat…
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cobblehillhome
in Insurance 13 years and 5 months ago
Earthquake insurance coverage
I’m curious if people are buying it for their Brooklyn homes. Seems like it’s around an extra $1000 a year depending on carrier. Thanks
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LostBread
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Reality Check--Construction Estimates
We received a horrifying estimate from our architect yesterday on the total costs of the proposed renovations on our 3 story brownstone in Carroll Gardens.…
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chayapiot
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
Mahogany French Doors.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2c19d5be579-.jpg We just renovated our UWS prewar coop and had to remove this double French door. They are refinished. Each door is 23.5″ wide and…
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LostBread
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Reality Check--Construction Estimates
We received a horrifying estimate from our architect yesterday on the total costs of the proposed renovations on our 3 story brownstone in Carroll Gardens.…
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alexk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Has anyone worked with these contractors?
We are taking bids from contractors and have it down to a few names. However, don’t know too much about them. If you have worked…
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alexk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Has anyone worked with these contractors?
We are taking bids from contractors and have it down to a few names. However, don’t know too much about them. If you have worked…
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right32
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Carpenter Recommendations
Looking for a quality carpenter with good references. Thanks!
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KensingtonLite
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
Is a basement houseguest illegal?
Help! I own a house in the Kensington/Victorian Flatbush area and have an old family friend as longish-term house guest in my basement. He pays…
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RenovationNinja
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Substantial 25 Ft Beams For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2ae39651912-.jpg I have 25 ft solid wood (ceiling) beams for sale, rare to find them in this length. Excellent shape – great for townhouse construction,…
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pwhite
in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago
Another shout out for Adam Dahill
First, I want to thank the Brownstoner community for recommending Adam. I just closed on a refi with him. It was the smoothest and quickest…
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mesoe
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
How can I keep old door knobs with worn out metal spindles?
I am looking for a way to keep our old glass door knows with metal spindles. However the spindles have worn out and all hardware…
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Johanna
in Exterminator 13 years and 5 months ago
Bee Update
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f25cfcd4788f-.jpg Thank you for those who helped me with my bee problem, I was able to contact a beekeeper and I will be using his…
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brooklyntarbeach
in Skylight 13 years and 5 months ago
Is old skylight over common hallway meant for proper ventilation too?
Flat roof vented skylight over common hallway. Besides the light, to what extent is the purpose proper ventilation of house. Sure would be warmer…
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