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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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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Water in finished basement during heavy rain

We have a finished basement with a door that leads to stairs that lead into the backyard. The house is an attached wood frame (both…

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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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kachuri999

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Indoor "waterfall" in basement

In case someone out there has dealt with this before…last week with the heavy rains I saw that our (unfinished) basement had a sheet of…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

pervizkyazimov01

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

In Search of Marble Fireplace Mantel

I am looking for an original marble fireplace mantel. Please contact me if you have one for sale. Thanks

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

vitent640

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Planters in Brazilian walnut (ipe) and zinc

I posted about these planters last year. I still have a couple available that I would like to sell. They are in great condition and…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

dianeg

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Pigeon Problem - Looking for someone to install bird spikes

Can anyone recommend a company that installs bird spikes? We have a 5 story brownstone and pigeons are landing on the building and leaving droppings.…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Decking for terrace/roof

Our extension also serves as a terrace for our tenants (our bedroom roof is their terrace). It is a flat roof, sloped to a drain,…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

jacquelyn.grant

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Landlord refuses to make repairs unless tenant pays

My landlord is attempting to make me pay ~$5k for a flooring issue. The floors are buckling in one of the bedrooms. We even had…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

sjq2102

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Smells emanating through shared walls with neighbors

Our neighbors appear to smoke inside their home as the smell of smoke emanates into our home and the home of our tenant downstairs. I’m…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

sjq2102

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Smells emanating through shared walls with neighbors

Our neighbors appear to smoke inside their home as the smell of smoke emanates into our home and the home of our tenant downstairs. I’m…

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vitent640

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Planters in Brazilian walnut (ipe) and zinc

I posted about these planters last year. I still have a couple available that I would like to sell. They are in great condition and…

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WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

monthly or annual costs for maintenance of a townhouse

We are in contract to buy a townhouse in bed stuy. We are trying to figure out how much we need to rent out in…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

Arkady

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Gas installations

It’s against the law in NYC for anyone to install a gas appliance who isn’t licensed. Home Depot & Lowe’s offer the service but when…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Making garden apartment a rental vs. upper duplex rental

I know there is a big difference in rental income between these two types of rentals, but I’m wondering if people with either could share…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Making garden apartment a rental vs. upper duplex rental

I know there is a big difference in rental income between these two types of rentals, but I’m wondering if people with either could share…

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matthewhickey06

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Seeking recommendations for custom cabinetry/shelving builder

Any recommendations for a cabinetmaker to make custom built-in shelves in the living room? Much appreciated!

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago

Reliable plumber recommendations (Downtown Brooklyn)

We need a plumber to bleed air out of our new radiators and to help fix a leaking pipe in our cellar. Our handyman recommended…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Decking for terrace/roof

Our extension also serves as a terrace for our tenants (our bedroom roof is their terrace). It is a flat roof, sloped to a drain,…

0

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

monthly or annual costs for maintenance of a townhouse

We are in contract to buy a townhouse in bed stuy. We are trying to figure out how much we need to rent out in…

0

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