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daroogle
in General Discussion 11 years and 4 months ago
Repurposed street signs
I rescued some street signs from the local dump. They are heavy aluminum on the back side and I polished them up with a scotch…
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cevejizjilgqlhoz
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Stay or Sell?
Who is the best person to consult about whether you should sell or stay in your condo? Looking for someone who can look at the…
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cevejizjilgqlhoz
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Stay or Sell?
Who is the best person to consult about whether you should sell or stay in your condo? Looking for someone who can look at the…
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pruitth
in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago
Pointers for beginners
Could anyone point us to books/guides/website/resources on the basics for home maintenance? It seems easy to find info when there is a specific repair to…
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swashbuckler
in General Discussion 11 years and 1 month ago
For renters: looking for property management companies to call/find apartment
Hi, My roommate and I are currently trying to find a two bedroom apartment and it seems like Craigslist has gone so downhill over the…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
Satellite company installed dish on my property
Hi – my new neighbors just picked up satellite TV. I just realized that the dish company installed the dish on my property ( [https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
Satellite company installed dish on my property
Hi – my new neighbors just picked up satellite TV. I just realized that the dish company installed the dish on my property ( [https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
how to approach neighbors about water drainage
We recently moved to a detached house, and have addressed major issues with water drainage on the outside (cleaned all pipes, installed new leaders, etc).…
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blaqhole
in General Discussion 11 years ago
Parapet Wall, property line & Extension
Hi all. My neighbor is currently adding an additional floor to their brownstone next door. I don’t really go up on the roof but I…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
how to approach neighbors about water drainage
We recently moved to a detached house, and have addressed major issues with water drainage on the outside (cleaned all pipes, installed new leaders, etc).…
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blaqhole
in General Discussion 11 years ago
Parapet Wall, property line & Extension
Hi all. My neighbor is currently adding an additional floor to their brownstone next door. I don’t really go up on the roof but I…
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lilyclifrod
in General Discussion 11 years ago
How to discern original use without floor plans
I’m in contract on a 1901 brownstone and I’m trying to discern the original layout and use – as a single or two family home.…
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lilyclifrod
in General Discussion 11 years ago
How to discern original use without floor plans
I’m in contract on a 1901 brownstone and I’m trying to discern the original layout and use – as a single or two family home.…
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vvv03
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
ISO of commercial real estate broker in Brooklyn to help a sole proprietor
My husband is looking to open a storefront retail shop in the Prospect Heights/Gowanus/Lefferts area. Our budget is low (under $4K/month) and no real estate…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 11 years ago
Former Strauss Auto Building Development Site 535 4th ave
I came across an article re: property 535 4th ave (http://goo.gl/2Po6kl) which stated that they’re developing “141 rental apartments at the site, which allows for…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 11 years ago
Former Strauss Auto Building Development Site 535 4th ave
I came across an article re: property 535 4th ave (http://goo.gl/2Po6kl) which stated that they’re developing “141 rental apartments at the site, which allows for…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
ISO: expert on waterproofing cellar
I know this topic has been discussed at length. The corner of our cellar has obvious drainage issues. We are not sure what the source…
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mystiky
in General Discussion 12 years and 3 months ago
I need advice for the new stairway
Attached here is a photo of the existing short stairway that leads from my house side entrance into the kitchen (which is behind the closed…
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