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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Evicting tenant

Does anyone have any advice on how to go about telling a tenant who has been there for about two years that you want the…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Rewiring house

How long was the process of rewiring your house? How many floors? Did they break holes and snake the wiring or break the walls from…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

worker doing personal chore while on the clock

We are in the uncomfortable position of living in upstate NY while our house in Greenpoint is being gut-renovated. I like the GC and trust…

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costermieraia

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Front Doors

Seeking advice for front door replacement options that are something other than full bespoke carpentry. We are in a landmarked district, so I know there…

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jwydcrqmztn

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Paint Stripping Pros Recommendations

My wife and I just moved to a 1928 co-op apartment in the east village. We realized how many layers of paint that has been…

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ovbcgzyflcvwei

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Estate Sale-- Crown Heights

Every Sunday in September and October EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS from 12-1:30pm Location and time details on flyer. NO CASH–ZELLE ONLY. [White and Green Bold and…

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ovbcgzyflcvwei

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Estate Sale-- Crown Heights

Every Sunday in September and October EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS from 12-1:30pm Location and time details on flyer. NO CASH–ZELLE ONLY. [White and Green Bold and…

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natgin

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Sidewalk Repairs

Our insurance company is requiring some sidewalk repairs at our brownstone, so I’m looking for Contractor Recommendations. We’re in a landmarked section of Ft. Greene,…

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augiesasso

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Backyard Fencing: Who's responsible?

I have a backyard with fencing on three sides of my property (4th side is my house). My fence abuts three different neighbors’ fences. In…

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greenworks

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Annual Parapet inspection law now in effect. LL 126-covers many of us

Sigh, this city. When I first read about it I was like “surely there’s an exception for non-multi family properties” but alas I can’t find…

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Current window installation cost (Marvin, landmarked)

I know this is a common topic – just wanted to confirm if $2k per window is the going rate these days for installation of…

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frankalvarezrrt

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

What is the average cost of a cedar fence?

What’s the average total cost of a cedar backyard fence? I got an estimate of around 13k for 75 feet of knotty cedar. I have…

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dkfndtxstrg

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Construction Supervisor

Anyone used a construction supervisor to oversee work on your house? We are towards the end of a fairly minor job, but are having to…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Rewiring house

How long was the process of rewiring your house? How many floors? Did they break holes and snake the wiring or break the walls from…

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WonTon

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Remove iron security gate and replace double hung window with casement

I’d really like to get rid of the ugly iron security grated door that swings out onto the fire escape outside my bedroom window. It…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

worker doing personal chore while on the clock

We are in the uncomfortable position of living in upstate NY while our house in Greenpoint is being gut-renovated. I like the GC and trust…

0

decoart

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

NYC Condo Tax abatement for non-owner occupied condos

I own a condo in nyc that I’ve rented out since 2018. I noticed my July 2023 property tax bill jumped 25% and it’s because…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

greenworks

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Annual Parapet inspection law now in effect. LL 126-covers many of us

Sigh, this city. When I first read about it I was like “surely there’s an exception for non-multi family properties” but alas I can’t find…

0

decoart

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

NYC Condo Tax abatement for non-owner occupied condos

I own a condo in nyc that I’ve rented out since 2018. I noticed my July 2023 property tax bill jumped 25% and it’s because…

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jrs84o

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Salvaging 100 Year Old Doors

Referring to the “Dutchman” process… I’m not so worried about doing the Dutchmen, but I am worried that the doors no longer have crisp edges…

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