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zacklouis100

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Fruit Fly Problem

So this probably a bit off the normal course of business for this blog but I figured many people in the area must be dealing…

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tbraude

in General Discussion 8 years ago

tub and vanities available

A client of ours is replacing brand new tub and two vanities/sink at their house and I wondered if anyone wants to purchase them. You…

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tbraude

in General Discussion 8 years ago

tub and vanities available

A client of ours is replacing brand new tub and two vanities/sink at their house and I wondered if anyone wants to purchase them. You…

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irozhko

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Post Close Possession Rent

In the process of closing on our brownstone, the sellers are asking for a 3 months after closing to do their renovation at their new…

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Updated 8 years ago

rh

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Rent Collection App

I’d love to get some feedback on how landlords collect rent. Up until now, I’ve been doing so via checks or online (Cozy is great!)…

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Updated 8 years ago

nf85

in General Discussion 8 years ago

How to understand DEP water usage?

Hi all, Our quarterly water bill for our brownstone typically runs about $250 with some spikes during construction, but after an $850 bill last fall…

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Updated 8 years ago

homely

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Brownstoning facade

Could masons out there please weigh in? In re-brownstoning a facade, the mason is using a previously applied scratch coat, applied recently. He has removed…

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Updated 8 years ago

Queenie

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Contractor recommendations

We have a narrow 3-story rowhouse in Crown Heights and are looking to do a renovation. Not gut, but after 10 years of living here…

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terranceknox72

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Termite Treatment? Structural Evaluation? Structural Remediation Contractor?

Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for a termite treatment specialist, a structural engineer that specializes in rowhouse/wood construction and of course a contractor that can…

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Updated 8 years ago

smadargolan

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Molding source

I’m hoping to find moldings to match my existing – any good sources other than Dykes, Lowes and Home Depot?

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kachuri999

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Waterproofing Rec

Hi We need to hire someone to fix a storm drain pipe and waterproof the area around it . Can anyone recommend a person/company for…

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HomeSweetstuy

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Converting Semi-Scary Basement into a Semi-Finished Basement

We would like to semi Finish our basement. We currently have a concrete rough hewn floor and would like it smoothed out, painted or otherwise…

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Updated 8 years ago

vngriwvly

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Bed Stuy Construction Superintendent

Hi, looking for a recommendation for an inexpensive CO super for a project in Bedstuy. Doing a basic partial renovation and DOB requiring a superintendent.…

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Updated 8 years ago

john.ward

in General Discussion 8 years ago

My building is narrower than what the survey states!

Hi, I purchased a 2 fam townhouse in Brooklyn in 2016. The house was built in 1909 and was listed as 20′ wide and the…

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Updated 8 years ago

gellhorngal

in General Discussion 8 years ago

anyone know of a good carpenter????

thank you!

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Updated 8 years ago

terranceknox72

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Termite Treatment? Structural Evaluation? Structural Remediation Contractor?

Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for a termite treatment specialist, a structural engineer that specializes in rowhouse/wood construction and of course a contractor that can…

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vngriwvly

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Bed Stuy Construction Superintendent

Hi, looking for a recommendation for an inexpensive CO super for a project in Bedstuy. Doing a basic partial renovation and DOB requiring a superintendent.…

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freespirit

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Curious about this antique piece

I picked up this gorgeous bookcase from someone who was getting rid of all the furniture in an apartment whose owners deceased (they were really…

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Updated 8 years ago

bob-brent

in General Discussion 8 years ago

The DOB sign-off nightmare - what to do?

Please advise – The background: With the architect who we never got along since before the construction started, we finished the gut reno of Alt2…

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john.ward

in General Discussion 8 years ago

My building is narrower than what the survey states!

Hi, I purchased a 2 fam townhouse in Brooklyn in 2016. The house was built in 1909 and was listed as 20′ wide and the…

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