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850mph

in General Discussion 7 months ago

Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini

Headline says it all

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Updated 7 months ago

lucasosso

in General Discussion 7 months ago

Lead paint testing

Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?

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Updated 7 months ago

allisoncon

in General Discussion 8 months ago

Floor contractors?

Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!

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Updated 7 months ago

Brownstone Home Inspection

in General Discussion 7 months ago

Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation

i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…

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Updated 7 months ago

kwar

in General Discussion 8 months ago

Slate tiles

Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…

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Updated 7 months ago

Brownstone Home Inspection

in General Discussion 7 months ago

FREE Old House Journals

I have a pile of Old House Journals here that someone on this board had given me. I thought i was going to read them…

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cate

in General Discussion 9 months ago

Garbage Bins Have Not Arrived

We ordered the NYC garbage bins a long time ago to comply with the law that went into effect this week but the bins have…

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Updated 7 months ago

menierchoc

in General Discussion 8 months ago

Sofa and upholstered chair cleaning

Seeking recommendations for sofa and upholstered chair cleaning. Please post responses from customers only, not businesses, thanks

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Updated 7 months ago

ppet456

in General Discussion 7 months ago

Accountant for 4-unit brownstone?

Hi, all, Can anyone recommend an accountant who could help our small (4 units) building deal with filing HOA taxes, setting up a building reserve…

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greenwoodgoblin

in General Discussion 8 months ago

non-existent garage on our tax assessment

Our tax assessment lists a garage that’s been gone for at least 40 years (it’s present in the 1940 tax photo, gone in the 1980s).…

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bobjbkln

in General Discussion 8 months ago

Login works!

Cate, just a note to say that tonight, when I went to the Brownstoner site using Firefox, it showed me as already logged in, identifying…

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Updated 8 months ago

decoart

in General Discussion 9 months ago

Maintenance Increase Notice

No surprise that my co-op is raising both maintenance and storage fees citing rising insurance and fuel costs. But I was surprised by the short…

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Updated 8 months ago

DouglasAlan

in General Discussion 9 months ago

Tenant adding Roommate

I have a great tenant. We want to be accommodating with her boyfriend moving in. I just have a few concerns. 1. I’ll almost certainly…

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Updated 9 months ago

melissalangdon

in General Discussion 10 months ago

Door for closet area under the stoop

Hi – Has anyone installed a door to the little closet/space under the stairs in their stoop? We keep ice melt, brooms, other supplies etc…

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Updated 10 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago

Cleaning service

Anyone know of someone or a company that is in the house cleaning business? Preferably someone who brings their own supplies.

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Updated 10 months ago

ppet456

in General Discussion 11 months ago

HOA legal entity?

Hi, all, I live in a 4-unit condo buildings where all owners are occupiers. We each bought our units from a sponsor, who converted an…

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Updated 11 months ago

snkrs3746

in General Discussion 11 months ago

263 prospect ave

Was it originally proposed as a 10 story 125 luxury apts? With underground parking?

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Updated 11 months ago

diannemorales

in General Discussion 1 year ago

Sidewalk repairs

I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…

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Updated 11 months ago

huesos

in General Discussion 11 months ago

Excellent Housing Court Attorney/Firm Needed

We need a top-notch attorney who regularly works in Brooklyn Housing Court. This is not an ordinary non-payment case but a complicated case where a…

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roberts.boynton

in General Discussion 1 year ago

Pigeon Problems

Pigeons have begun roosting on the area just below our roof. I’m looking for someone who can install spikes or other obstacles to deter them.

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Updated 11 months ago

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