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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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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Tips for Movers

How much is customary to tip moving guys? There will be three guys doing a three hour local job.

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Tips for Movers

How much is customary to tip moving guys? There will be three guys doing a three hour local job.

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dangermouse

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Help. In DOB what does is meet when a job status has been "signed off"?

Is there a certain order of approvals? i.e. Permit issued then the next step is for the job to be “signed off”??

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

dangermouse

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

DOB: What happens if a job still has open requirements & a new tenant moves in?

Does the new tenant have to close/sign off the previous job before they can legally occupy?

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

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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emmajacob

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Recommendations for common trashcans?

We need to buy trashcans to put in front of our brownstone for us and our tenants. Want to go for as streamlined/space efficient as…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

maxwellimus

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Investing in 2/3 Multifamily Townhouse

Hi, I am looking to purchase a multifamily house and live in one of the units while renting out the other. During my time in…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

shareideas2

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

WP Bluestone: Highly recommended Concrete Contractor

This company is very professional and the work they provided is excellent. Maria and Joe were accessible during the process and answered all my questions.…

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shareideas2

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

WP Bluestone: Highly recommended Concrete Contractor

This company is very professional and the work they provided is excellent. Maria and Joe were accessible during the process and answered all my questions.…

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emmajacob

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Recommendations for common trashcans?

We need to buy trashcans to put in front of our brownstone for us and our tenants. Want to go for as streamlined/space efficient as…

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emmajacob

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

DOB "Notice to Call for Inspection" for self-certified job

In December, we got a notice on our door for an audit/inspection from the DOB. It was right as our architects were closing our mechanical…

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michaelwoodham

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Looking for custom cabinetry recommendations

We are putting in 2 custom wall unit closets and need someone to fabricate. Resonable prices. Thanks.

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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Deduction From Security Deposit for Painting?

I’ll be moving out of my rental shortly and one of the bedrooms probably will need to be re-painted. When I moved in the paint…

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widmreprnms

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

What Needs Reform More: Rent Regulation or Property Taxes?

I’ve just written some recent blogs on these two issues and I’m curious what you think about both topics or if one needs more reform…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Humidifier Installer recommendation?

Looking into installing whole home humidification / looking at the Nortec systems and was wondering if anyone has installers they’d recommend? Thanks! Michael

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maxwellimus

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Investing in 2/3 Multifamily Townhouse

Hi, I am looking to purchase a multifamily house and live in one of the units while renting out the other. During my time in…

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vmqngjzrvamz

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Lease question

I have resided in the same house for 2.5 years. Ken, roommate has lived here for over four and my other roommate, Sarah has lived…

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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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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Where to sell a brand new washer/dryer unit

Hello all, I’m looking for tips on where to sell a brand new electric washer/dryer unit (this type: http://tinyurl.com/oopjxs6). We bought it before moving to…

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