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Mads54
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Reno on Upstairs Bathroom-Limited Budget
Homeowner on a limited budget. Second floor bathroom is not bad, no major problems but would like to update. The only new fixture will be…
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psp215
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
Making Extension Legal
Hi We are making the final plans to renovate our townhouse. In the back, on ground floor, is an extension — 14′ wide X 6’…
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466dad
in Insurance 13 years and 6 months ago
gas line insurance - worthwhile?
National Grid is pitching me on insurance for interior gas lines… it seems pretty reasonable to me, but wanted to see what everyone thought out…
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Colonel
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Who technically owns the end of the stoop, where it flares over to the neighbor?
I’m updating the iron work in front of our brownstone on the stoop to take it back to the original (looking) cast iron, old pattern…
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PK
in Pest Control 13 years and 6 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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phenotis
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good housecleaner?
I live in downtown Brooklyn. My apartment is a 600-square foot studio, and I have been paying $70 for three hours work, but I’m willing…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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rbenoff
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
How do you challenge a DOB construction permit?
Does anyone have experience filing a challenge with the DOB to contest a proposed construction project? Our neighbors want to build a big addition on…
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viaorient
in Quality of Life 13 years and 7 months ago
Living Across from A Bar
I am about to make an offer on a townhouse thats located right across a street from a bar. I am not clear how noisy…
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hillel
in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago
Tenant wants lead inspection - Landlord's obligations?
I bought a small building 2 years ago and one of my tenant I kept in when I took over recently asked me to check…
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shmuliejoe
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Undertaker
Getting my house in order….does anyone know an honest, non-sleazy Brooklyn undertaker with whom I can arrange a no fuss cremation? Don’t need this now, but…
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shmuliejoe
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 6 months ago
Caterer....?
Having a big party in our apartment, 40-60 people. Need a local caterer for passed hors d’ouevres and staffing. Nothing too fancy. Suggestions…? Thx.
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SewardWasRight
in Quality of Life 13 years and 5 months ago
Illegal SRO on the Block?
Good morning, Brownstoners, At a recent block assn. mtg., we were informed that a homeless shelter was setting up shop on the block in a…
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guikazoid
in Accounting 13 years and 5 months ago
Can someone recommend a Tax Accountant
Any recommendations for a good tax accountant in the Gowanus/Park Slope area? We purchased a house, did lots of improvements/repairs, amongst other variables.
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Reno2011
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Any good references for someone who can fix appliances; also for good electrician?
We have some tenants who have proceeded to break everything in the apartment in the last year including the stove, washer AND dryer, and microwave…
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cambridgepl
in Exteriors 13 years and 5 months ago
Leakmaster for President
I just had the most unbelievable experience with Nick and Aaron at Leakmaster (718-421-2000). They left about 10 minutes ago and I had to post…
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iamnowhere
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
How "offensive" is a low offer to the seller if the apartment needs a total gut renovation?
I am contemplating buying my first apartment in a co-op in Brooklyn, so I’m new to the process. I am interested in submitting an offer…
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Mads54
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
Backyard-Still on a Budget
Looking for someone to revamp our backyard. It is a small rowhouse space currently hosuing a bit of grass, a large deck and side foliage.…
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Mads54
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Reno on Upstairs Bathroom-Limited Budget
Homeowner on a limited budget. Second floor bathroom is not bad, no major problems but would like to update. The only new fixture will be…
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bricklayer
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago
Expeditor wants to visit mid-construction?
I’m midway through a muti-month renovation project on our townhouse. We’re totally legit with permits and licensed contractors and whatnot… but lately our expeditor has…
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