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bedstuytownhouse
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for L&T lawyer recos...specifically pitbull types that rep LLs
Asking for an older neighbor who ended up with “professional” tenants…the type that use the system to their advantage to not pay rent by pretending…
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Minmin
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Bump: Retaining Wall Spikes
Reposting because I’m curious and concerned. A neighbor has a low retaining wall about 18 inches high. He just installed 4 inch spiked finials (rounded…
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kidbklyn
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Mini-split system installation
How many exchangers would be need on an open 900 sq.ft. area on the parlor floor area of a brownstone? Does one 24,000 Btu unit…
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housepoor
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Plumbers and Travel Time
Is it typical for a plumber to charge for travel time? I just got a bill for 1 1/2 hours or work plus another hour…
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yves
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
looking for upholsterer recommendation
For a small sofa prefer brooklyn based.
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merc120
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor wants to build a "party" parapet wall above our attached flat roofs
I own an attached 100 year-old four story brick. There is currently no parapet wall separating our roof areas, but my neighbor wants to construct…
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bartonlewis
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Exterminator for German cockroaches
I have a German cockroach infestation and I need a recommendation for a good exterminator. I tried Kingsway and was very disappointed. If anyone has…
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mimimaloo
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Need outdoor spiral stair installed.
I FINALLY found a vintage spiral staircase! I now need to get it installed… Dilemma part two! Does anybody know a good, reliable… and inexpensive.…
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ccprospect
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Steam_Man where are you?
Does anybody know how to reach steam_man? The new brownstoner doesn’t work the same as the old one. The links don’t work. Thanks, ccprospect
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MrButler
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Still no concession at Pier 6
For the last few years Bark had the rooftoop concession at pier 6 and we had great summers hanging out on the rooftop drinking beers…
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bhabe
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Property Taxes for New Construction Single Family - Tax Certiorari Attorney
Hello, trying to figure out potential property taxes on new construction single family house. Getting conflicting messages from attorneys. One said would be based on…
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coopfornow
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Bed but treatment prep work
We’re looking for somebody or a company to help an elderly person with the prep work for bedbug treatment. It is probably a tedious job.…
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blue1892
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
SRO Vacant for at least 7 Years, FHA 203K Loan
Hi Brownstoners, I went to look at a property in Bed-Stuy today that has been vacant for at least 7 years. It is currently SRO…
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bklyngirl
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Need reccommendations on a tile installer
Hey everyone, I am trying to tile the backsplash in my small kitchen. Can anyone reccommend a responsible and professional tile installer who is trustworthy,…
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mabes
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Anyone else got screwed by misrepresentation of property taxes?
Hi There, My husband and I recently purchased a new condo in Brooklyn and received the shock of our lives with a tax bill double…
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terib
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
bricks - vintage/recycled
I have 100 sq. ft. of vintage/recycled bricks that I would love to give away in Prospect Heights. Let me know!
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shmuliejoe
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Area Rug Cleaner
I need my mid-sized rug (5×8) cleaned. Anyone know of a service that will pick it up and return it clean like new? We’ve used…
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Lincoln
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Roofing insulation
My husband and I are currently comparing quotes for a new flat roof (rip off) on our Brooklyn brownstone. We have a quote from Major…
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