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brokelyn

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Window boxes

I’ve searched the forum and still can’t determine if window boxes are OK to install on landmarked brownstone/block? Has anyone had issues, and aside from…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Sponsor Rights

I’m curious about the rights of sponsors in coops. Do sponsors vote on coop matters? Do sponsors have to sell their units at any point,…

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residentsofpresident

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Marble Countertop - Seal/ Repair

We recently updated our kitchen with a marble waterfall island, and realize that we should have the marble sealed in order to help prevent staining.…

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residentsofpresident

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Marble Countertop - Seal/ Repair

We recently updated our kitchen with a marble waterfall island, and realize that we should have the marble sealed in order to help prevent staining.…

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BrooklynSteve

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Using Scored Tiles

Has anyone ever used a scored tile in their home renovation? . I have a sample of a 10” x 16” scored tile with 2.5”…

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Updated 6 years and 9 months ago

littl3italy91

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Original Brownstone Doors for Sale

I have a set of original brownstone entryway doors for sale. The measurements of the doors are 27×84. They have beautiful, heavy beveled glass fronts…

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Updated 6 years and 9 months ago

citizenjane

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

How to install AC units with ground floor window bars?

We need to accommodate some AC units on the garden floor of our brownstone. Seeking advice on how people are dealing with this now? Brownstoner…

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Updated 6 years and 9 months ago

jen-kg

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Anyone been successful at requesting Fios

We would like fios at our house in South Slope. Has anyone been successful requesting it or getting several neighbors to request it so they…

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BrooklynSteve

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Using Scored Tiles

Has anyone ever used a scored tile in their home renovation? . I have a sample of a 10” x 16” scored tile with 2.5”…

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randolph

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

AirBnB ruling

so this happened yesterday “The New York City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to significantly restrict Airbnb and other online home rental services, joining a…

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krobertson

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Original vs new exterior doors

Thinking about replacing 80+ yr old original wood entry doors with a new wood doors of a very similar style. The original doors are functional…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Re-Fi issues: appraisals seem low compared to comps for our area

Have you had a re-fi done on your single family home in Flatbush? I’m seeking information about your experience. Do you think your appraisal was…

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Updated 6 years and 9 months ago

citizenjane

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

How to install AC units with ground floor window bars?

We need to accommodate some AC units on the garden floor of our brownstone. Seeking advice on how people are dealing with this now? Brownstoner…

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solehappy

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

recommended ductless ac specialist?

looking to install one of these systems and curious who people have had good experiences with. thanks!

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solehappy

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

recommended ductless ac specialist?

looking to install one of these systems and curious who people have had good experiences with. thanks!

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Re-Fi issues: appraisals seem low compared to comps for our area

Have you had a re-fi done on your single family home in Flatbush? I’m seeking information about your experience. Do you think your appraisal was…

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krobertson

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Mini-split unit on roof

I would like to place a mini-split unit on a flat roof. Planned to mount it on the parapet wall but an architect said since…

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crhorsken

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Corner Lot

Looking for opinions about buying corner lot properties. Trying to figure out if it will hurt our resale potential down the road.

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crhorsken

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Comps for Home Buyer

Anyone ever skipped using a buyer’s agent and purchased on their own? If so, can you explain how you obtained comps for the property to…

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crhorsken

in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago

Corner Lot

Looking for opinions about buying corner lot properties. Trying to figure out if it will hurt our resale potential down the road.

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