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brownstonebettie

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Short-term rental

We’re looking for an apartment to live in while we renovate our place. Any suggestions of brokers or websites that deal with month-to-month rentals?

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

daveinbedstuy

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Radiant Floors and Mosaic Tile

Has anyone experienced any cracking or grout issues over time with small mosaic tile installed over radiant heat?

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

vthatcher

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

VA LOANS IN BROOKLYN

I figured I would share this information because many veterans do not realize a few things: You can use your VA Certificate more than once…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

ch-homeowner

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Amendments to Offering Plan

Anyone have experience in how to capture amendments to the offering plan? I’m part of a co-op and we’re trying to update some of the…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

mouster728

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Community Garden Volunteer Days

This summer, the first Saturday of every month is NEW VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at GreenSpace on Fourth Community Garden! Come join us at 11 am on…

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soundhoner

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Next Door Deed Transfer Strangeness - Question

So, the house next door to mine has been vacant for a few years. The seller of mine had told me that years ago there…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

christabelgough

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

C of O for house that does not have one

Hello- we are looking at a house that is configured as a 2 family, taxed that way, and has been set up as two duplexes…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

bklynbrokers

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Bed stuy: cleaning lady

Hi – I am looking for a reliable cleaning lady that I can trust in Bed-Stuy.. I am looking for someone that can do a…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

kaiapapaya

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Lead in soil?

So our backyard, and most of our neighbors have concrete. Dating back to the maybe the 60’s. I have been removing portions when I feel…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

an-architect-in-brooklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

50/50 Condos and Co-ops Question

Curious about the wisdom and dynamics of buying into a 50/50 2-unit condo or co-op. Any experiences/advice/thoughts would be helpful!

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

stuyheights

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Brick Molding

Can anyone recommend a guy or company who can install brick molding around our windows?

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

swalsh844

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Brooklyn wood shop Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill

Where can I get wood cut? I just need simple cuts made to 2×4’s and such. I just moved to Brooklyn. Thanks.

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

swalsh844

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Brooklyn wood shop Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill

Where can I get wood cut? I just need simple cuts made to 2×4’s and such. I just moved to Brooklyn. Thanks.

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stuyheights

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Brick Molding

Can anyone recommend a guy or company who can install brick molding around our windows?

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slopegirl

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

renovations that require sprinklers?

We own a four story three family building w an owners garden duplex with two floor-throughs above. If we flip to an owners triplex and…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

slopegirl

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

renovations that require sprinklers?

We own a four story three family building w an owners garden duplex with two floor-throughs above. If we flip to an owners triplex and…

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chemosphere

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Basement legality question

Can someone explain to me how this house has a legal basement apartment? It was an Alt 2 renovation filed by Schnall. The house looks…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

barbcny

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Recommendations for a good fence company?

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

anne_nyc

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Coal Chute

We are thinking about closing up our coal chute. It leaks water and we don’t really use it. Any arguments against keeping it? I know…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

Sheffey

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

WHO REALLY OWNS THE PROPERTY? Old titles, deeds and surveys

Hey folks! I believe that a garage next to my property may belong to me. The certificate of occupancy is in my file with my…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

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