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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Ash tree loosing virtually all leaves within two weeks

We have a 30 foot ash tree in our back yard which about two weeks ago started loosing its leaves. By now, the tree is…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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Dumbwaiter repair

There’s a one-story dumbwaiter in my single family townhouse that I would like to get working. It’s still got the dumbwaiter housing, if that’s what…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

guest4

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Free fireplace

8 foot solid oak, upper west side [IMG_2998](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZtXl:img_2998.jpg.jpg)

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soundhoner

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

HomeAdvisor to find contractors

Hello, “I’m on a budget” and I’m looking for contractors to renovate one of my apartments – the ones on this forum are out of…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

kpayton

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

NEED LAWYER FOR NEXT DOOR CONSTRUCTION

We own a townhouse in Brooklyn for 20 years. Starting next week, a developer is doing major demolition and construction next door over the next…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

irozhko

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Chef Kitchen Gut Renovation

Hi all, We are almost first time 4 story + cellar brownstone owners (offer accepted), One of the biggest house projects is redoing the horrible…

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spacecollector

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

ISO Painter/Light Carpenter Certified in Lead safety

I’m an EPA Certified Lead Paint Risk Assessor looking for a reasonably-priced person who is certified in lead safety and can be trusted to follow…

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brian.spinks

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Wood Species Identification

Hi these pics are from a late 1860s Renaissance Revival brownstone in Brooklyn Heights. Can anyone ID the species? Client thought it was walnut but…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

stuyheights

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

HVAC company recommendation

Can anyone recommend a good HVAC company or tech who can take care of some kitchen, bathroom and dryer venting for me?

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casacleo

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Bluestone sidewalk violation—advice sought on how to proceed

We’ve received a notice of violation about our sidewalk from the Department of Transportation. The sidewalk outside our house is largely bluestone, though there are…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month 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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neff.andie

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Abdul construction

They threaten your neighbors, never use them. Disgusting behavior.

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webby1000

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Selling Air Rights

I am meeting with the developer next door, who I know has some interest in my property. I currently have 3000 square feet of unused…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

MelodicCapybara

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Is 16.5' wide building too small for family

I know this is subjective., but I would like to hear from builders and home owners with experience taking on these small building in attempt…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

webby1000

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Developer wants access/use of my property while building

They are tearing down the house next door to put up condos. The developer would like to be able to use my adjacent alley and…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

swissyankee

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Where do you post to seek tenants?

Hi all– Moving back to Brooklyn in August after a year away. Had been renting a floor of a brownstone in Carroll Gardens for three…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

ftmuvaitmjnyc

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

First time owner of brownstone

We are 1st time owners of a brownstone in Park Slope will soon be living in our new house, previously living just in coops, etc.…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Water from neighbor´s roof comes down onto our backyard.

Our neighbor´s downspout goes directly into our back yard. When it rains, the water from his roof comes in hard and heavy. We have only…

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bpeikes

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Recommendation for foundation repair

Have an old brick foundation, one wall of which shows some bowing. I believe the best way to really repair it would be to add…

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katerina

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Is this a sump pump?

[Sump pump](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:acw2:sumppump.jpg.jpg) My building is trying to figure out if we can responsibly pour a layer of concrete at the bottom of a dry well…

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