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bobjbkln
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Login works!
Cate, just a note to say that tonight, when I went to the Brownstoner site using Firefox, it showed me as already logged in, identifying…
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decoart
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Maintenance Increase Notice
No surprise that my co-op is raising both maintenance and storage fees citing rising insurance and fuel costs. But I was surprised by the short…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Tenant adding Roommate
I have a great tenant. We want to be accommodating with her boyfriend moving in. I just have a few concerns. 1. I’ll almost certainly…
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melissalangdon
in General Discussion 6 months ago
Door for closet area under the stoop
Hi – Has anyone installed a door to the little closet/space under the stairs in their stoop? We keep ice melt, brooms, other supplies etc…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning service
Anyone know of someone or a company that is in the house cleaning business? Preferably someone who brings their own supplies.
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ppet456
in General Discussion 7 months ago
HOA legal entity?
Hi, all, I live in a 4-unit condo buildings where all owners are occupiers. We each bought our units from a sponsor, who converted an…
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snkrs3746
in General Discussion 7 months ago
263 prospect ave
Was it originally proposed as a 10 story 125 luxury apts? With underground parking?
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diannemorales
in General Discussion 9 months ago
Sidewalk repairs
I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…
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huesos
in General Discussion 7 months ago
Excellent Housing Court Attorney/Firm Needed
We need a top-notch attorney who regularly works in Brooklyn Housing Court. This is not an ordinary non-payment case but a complicated case where a…
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roberts.boynton
in General Discussion 9 months ago
Pigeon Problems
Pigeons have begun roosting on the area just below our roof. I’m looking for someone who can install spikes or other obstacles to deter them.
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MAC
in General Discussion 8 months ago
Gas furnace replacement
Can anyone give me a general estimate on a new gas furnace for a 3 family, four story brownstone, water/baseboard heating?
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Steve's Roof Inspection - Happy Customer
Hey folks, I want to leave an unsolicited positive review of Steve Cymbalsky of Brownstone Home Inspection. Steve inspected my roof on Saturday, after I…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Buying a Foreclosure in Hudson Valley. Value or Money Pit?
Hi, I am interested in buying a small country cabin or house in Hudson Valley for about $100k. I see lots of listings for pre-foreclosures…
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chipito
in General Discussion 10 months ago
Optimum Fiber Install Advice?
Anyone have optimum fiber installed recently in a brownstone? We just got notified that it’s finally available on our block, so I’m wondering what they…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Brick foundation repair recommendation?
We purchased this row house 3 years ago (flipped, ya I know). We got water in the basement – a little with Henri. A lot…
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chipito
in General Discussion 10 months ago
NYC Parks sidewalk repairs on landmark blocks
Anyone had the Parks department’s Trees & Sidewalk program fix their sidewalk on a landmarked block that has bluestone? It seems like they are actually…
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josh
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen renovation - contractor recommendations
I’m looking for any recommendations for a contractor to do a kitchen renovation in my 1 BR Ft Greene apartment. I contacted two contractors recommended…
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slleiter
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Landscaper / Gardner for Japanese Knotweed
We recently found Japanese knotweed in our backyard garden and tried clipping it back and using roundup, however it has come back. Would love to…
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