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brooklynbound
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Apartment Shopping Etiquette
Last Friday we viewed an apartment that “already had three offers” because it was a converted three bed, two bath in a more or less…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Proper mortar/restoration of a pre 1920 brick facade
Does another have experience with the proper mortar and technique for the pointing /restoration of a brick facade of this era? I have read that…
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VHR
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Tax Assessment
We just received notice that our one family townhouse in Clinton Hill is now valued at $1.9, up from $1.4 last year. We paid under…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Proper mortar/restoration of a pre 1920 brick facade
Does another have experience with the proper mortar and technique for the pointing /restoration of a brick facade of this era? I have read that…
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jenwood
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
My building has been sold and my landlord isn't offering a new lease...
Currently living in a walk up building in downtown Hoboken. My landlord called saying my building has been bought and they will not be offering…
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bk123
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Anyone ever move a power pole?
I am guessing it would cost 20k. This is on a small sidestreet in the Bronx with no transformer or many lines going out. It…
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jenwood
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
My building has been sold and my landlord isn't offering a new lease...
Currently living in a walk up building in downtown Hoboken. My landlord called saying my building has been bought and they will not be offering…
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bk123
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
F.A.R.
for a small apt bldg, can I deduct corridors, stairs, mech space from the FAR calc?
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brooklynbound
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Apartment Shopping Etiquette
Last Friday we viewed an apartment that “already had three offers” because it was a converted three bed, two bath in a more or less…
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pepinohill
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Advise: Tile or Concrete Floor in Cellar
Our cellar was mostly dirt when we moved in, but we recently had a new concrete floor repoured and waterproofed (highly recommend Amin Home Improvement…
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ny-injurylawyer
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Best bathtub reglazing Chicago
Need a bathroom remodeled. Original bathroom in Chicago in a highrise co-op building. Is there a best way to find such folks such as Angieslist…
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bk123
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Anyone ever move a power pole?
I am guessing it would cost 20k. This is on a small sidestreet in the Bronx with no transformer or many lines going out. It…
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pepinohill
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Advise: Tile or Concrete Floor in Cellar
Our cellar was mostly dirt when we moved in, but we recently had a new concrete floor repoured and waterproofed (highly recommend Amin Home Improvement…
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Neighbor Beginning Renovation
We live in an attached 2 family townhouse in South Slope. The house next door to us (we share a wall) recently sold and is…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Anyone know how to look up insurance & common maintenance charges on a condo?
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Rough process & time converting Residential to Office.
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
What improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving tenant possession?
Typically, what improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving possession of an existing restaurant to another restaurant tenant? i.e. interior demolition, water line, sewer…
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bethl
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Chandelier replacement
Hi all, We have two chandeliers to replace in our (old) house in Brooklyn. – 1st chandelier is ceiling flush, but there is an old…
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