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GoodProspect

in Property Management 13 years and 11 months ago

Required notices in building?

We have owned a 4-unit rental building for about 7 years. When we bought it the owner had several metal signs posted in the vestibule…

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classon

in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago

silly question perhaps but...

Is it appropriate to send a gift to the mortgage broker who helped me refinace my house? If so, what? Or would an email suffice…

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UWS

in Exteriors 13 years and 11 months ago

rebuilding parapet wall

We have water leaking during hard rainstorms coming in through the exterior of our parapet wall at the back of our brownstone.  The brick is…

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ebsjb

in Fire 13 years and 11 months ago

Fire Sprinkler Contractor Recommendation

Can anyone recommend a fire sprinkler installer?

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fnicolay

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 11 months ago

Caution re: Advanced Management & Caton/Stratford Owners Corp.

This is by way of FYI regarding Advanced Management (26 Court St.); who administer 1110 Caton Ave (among, I assume, other buildings). My wife and…

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fnicolay

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 11 months ago

Caution re: Advanced Management & Caton/Stratford Owners Corp.

This is by way of FYI regarding Advanced Management (26 Court St.); who administer 1110 Caton Ave (among, I assume, other buildings). My wife and…

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JeffersonAveMom

in Metalwork 13 years and 11 months ago

Custom range hood?

We’re looking for a skilled metal worker to build a custom stainless steel range hood above our stove.  The venting is already installed; we just…

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Brownstonerlogin

in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago

Financing small co-ops: hopeless??

Anyone know of any lenders who will finance units in small co-ops? We own an apartment in a 4-unit co-op and are interested in refinancing–but…

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classon

in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago

silly question perhaps but...

Is it appropriate to send a gift to the mortgage broker who helped me refinace my house? If so, what? Or would an email suffice…

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housepoor

in Utilities 13 years and 11 months ago

Anyone have good or bad experiences with an ESCO?

Does anyone have any good or bad stories on using ESCOs for suppplying energy? I am using Ambit Energy, and I am wondering if they…

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bkvfx

in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago

C of O question

I’m looking for some advice regarding a certificate of occupancy.    I am getting ready to do a renovation on a four-story two family house.…

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mysteriousbrunette

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 11 months ago

Apartment Listing

Where do I post an apartment “For Rent” listing?  What are the choices besides craigslist?  Than you.

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Master Plvmber

in Boiler Repair 14 years ago

Has the heat come on in your multi-family yet?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7498f44fe63-.jpg Most multi-family heating systems are activated by a drop in outdoor temperature via something like this:  http://www.heat-timer.com/En/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=5 or even better, this: http://tekmarcontrols.com/resetsavings.html If your…

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FishieFishie

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago

New variation of paint?

I thought this might be of interest.  I was planning some touch-ups and discovered that Ace has a variety of paint that incorporates Scotchgard, or…

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kf

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago

Kitchen contractor with IKEA experience?

Hi, We are looking for a kitchen contractor with some experience installing IKEA kitchens to re-do a partially remodeled kitchen. It’s a small-ish job but…

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cjs

in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago

Shout out for Barry Koven & Renovation Loans

We just closed on a townhouse that needs a full renovation in Park Slope. Barry Koven of Wells Fargo handled our loan and guided us…

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Medge

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 11 months ago

Broker recommendations

hi! My husband and I are looking to purchase a multi-family brownstone in clinton hill/bed-stuy area. Can anyone recommend a good broker or agency to…

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wilso26941

in Other 13 years and 11 months ago

How to change alternate side parking policy?

How did Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and other neighborhoods get their street cleaning reduced to one cycle per week?  I know it’s a Community Board…

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wilso26941

in Other 13 years and 11 months ago

How to change alternate side parking policy?

How did Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and other neighborhoods get their street cleaning reduced to one cycle per week?  I know it’s a Community Board…

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ejalbk

in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago

Looking for Opinions on Rejuvenate for Floors

Went to Amazon to check on reviews for Rejuvenate and have never seen such a split in opinion. Almost half the reviews were 5 stars…

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