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queensenvirosafe
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
Asbestos removal for co op building, exterior asbestos
Was trying to read through some older posts regarding recommendation for asbestos removal, and only saw favorable reviews for Leinster Contracting, and I saw a…
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jad2k
in Security 13 years and 6 months ago
Ground floor security
Hi Everyone! I’m going to be moving into a ground floor unit and I’m looking for the best ways to add some extra security. The…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago
Painting Metal Window Guards
I am repainting old metal guards that cover the glass on our old wooden door. Fairly thin metal etc. and much in need of a…
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Judith51
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Frangu? Fragu? Fangu? for kitchen reno
A while back a number of BSers were highly recommending an all-around contractor/carpenter/handyman with a name like this — an African guy, I think –…
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callalily
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago
Why is HPD ringing doorbells?
Some guy rang our bell today claiming to be from the HPD. He wanted to ask us a long list of questions. First he asked,…
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elm_bk
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
Ways to finance with help from my parents
Hi, I know that I’ll ultimately need to hash things out with a lawyer, but I wanted to see if anyone else had expertise on…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
When do I need architect/DOB approval?
I am looking at moving some walls (that were not original and put up by the prior owner in an apartment). Can someone clarify when…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
Cost of changing apartment layout
I am looking for an estimate of time/cost to fix the layout of an apartments I am looking at purchasing. The current owner has changed…
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ppwest
in Landmarks 13 years and 6 months ago
Any info on this lot?
The empty lot next to the Montauk Club on 8th avenue has always interested me… who owns it and why is it empty? must be…
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ejalbk
in Roofers 13 years and 6 months ago
Elastomeric cool roof coating?
Our flat roof is over ten years old and starting to develop some minor leaks so we’re looking into a new roof. One of the…
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fexleycb
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
Buildings Dept. Issue - Can't Refinance Because Job Not Signed Off
Hi Brownstoners, In attempting to refinance my mortgage it was discovered when the title search was done that I have a job that’s not signed…
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Judith51
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Frangu? Fragu? Fangu? for kitchen reno
A while back a number of BSers were highly recommending an all-around contractor/carpenter/handyman with a name like this — an African guy, I think –…
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brooklynjennie
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Repairing a staircase
Hi Ours stairs have seen better days. Can anyone recommend a company to fix them up? thank you
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Acajou
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 6 months ago
Suggestion for Wood Laminate Flooring and Installer
Hello all I live in a rental with a carpet thats in a pretty bad condition and is driving me crazy. I want some sort…
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snarkolepctic
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Gutting a two family frame - where to begin?
We did the inspection with Joe Pasaturo. Now we’re going into contract and want to start getting our ducks in a row so we can…
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iametis
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Brick Molding - replicate and install
Can the Forum recommend a carpenter and/or local millwork company that will reproduce and install Landmark-approved, exterior window trim? Landmarks approved our brick-to-brick, Kolbe windows…
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smierdiakow
in Cellar 13 years and 6 months ago
Waterproofing basement
We finally need to fix our leaky basement. It’s been too long. We got an estimate from Mid-Atlantic, but they seemed very determined AND pretty…
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tsarina
in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago
Tenants win housing lottery
My good tenants won a housing lottery and gave me 10 days notice. Now they are asking about their security deposit. Their renewal lease started…
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