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gwan
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Roofer for small slate roof
We have a small slate roof over a bay window that was installed incorrectly by a general contractor during a renovation of the facade, and…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Furniture Refinisher
I have a chest of drawers that I would like to refinish; any recs Thanks
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Home Repairs: Handyman/Super Work
Curious to hear anyone’s take on this: When you have run into smaller issues in your home (door won’t shut right, hanging up a mirror/art,…
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cate
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Risks vs. Rewards of Switching to Radiant Floor Heat in Bathrooms
We are considering replacing our existing sheet vinyl and wood subfloors in our bathrooms with ceramic tile, which raises the question of whether we should…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Talk me off the ledge?
I just got the updated estimate from our (wonderful) contractor after we’d added a ton of scope (some necessary structural stuff, some not), and, frankly,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is it easy to rent out a 2 family brownstone in bedstuy?
I’m considering purchasing a brownstone in bedstuy, renovate it, and rent it out. Is the market good? Are families paying 6500 a month common? or…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is it easy to rent out a 2 family brownstone in bedstuy?
I’m considering purchasing a brownstone in bedstuy, renovate it, and rent it out. Is the market good? Are families paying 6500 a month common? or…
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jickwilsons
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Recommend fence company
Our condo has an egress, open exit from basement stairs to street level. Recently security has become a major concern to us. We are thinking…
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PK
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Zoning genius?
I have an existing residential 2 family in an M1-2 Zone (near the Navy Yard) I need to build an enlargement at the Garden level…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Buying a BK townhouse that was renovated without permits
We have been looking for a townhome in Bed Stuy, Crown Heights or Bushwick and literally everything we see has something wrong most of the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gut rehab in bushwick
My husband and I just moved to NYC and we have looked at a number of 2-family gut rehabbed townhomes in Bushwick. It seems most…
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visit.susan
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Linear drain twilight zone! Feces in shower!
My contractor installed a linear shower drain last year in my bathroom. It couldn’t be removed for cleaning, so I asked him to replace it.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Part-Time Super in BedStuy
Hey – Does anyone have any recommendations for a part time super? Looking for someone to take care of garbage/recycling & clean hallways/common areas for…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Home Insurance agency recommendation
Hi, looking for homeowner insurance recommendations for a BK brownstone
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
landlord listing own rental by self vs broker
I am thinking about listing a rental unit in my property by myself but it seems that i am unable to post to Zillow without…
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rynrmgche
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
General contractor recommendation?
Hello Brownstoner, Can anybody recommend to me a licensed general contractor that works in apartment co-ops? I know it’s a long shot here, but I…
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elizabethJane
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Need Recommendation for Paint Stripper off-site
I don’t know if this service exists — I am looking for someone to come to my house in Brooklyn, remove some closet doors and…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Waterproofing expert
Hi – need recs for a waterproofing expert. Thanks!!!
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