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burnttoast
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 11 months ago
Owners use in rent stabilized building-- lawyer recommendations?
I was looking to see if anyone had any recommendations to share for a laywer who has an expertise in the area of owner…
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greencat
in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago
Refinancing investment property
Hi brownstoners, I have an investment property that I bought about 6 years ago, and has an interest only loan for another 4 years. My…
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dbcoops
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Old Boiler - Will pay toward cost of New One
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d48085d5e3-.jpg IF anyone is interested in upgrading and replacing their old boiler – depending on year/model – I have an offer. If you have a…
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greencat
in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago
Refinancing investment property
Hi brownstoners, I have an investment property that I bought about 6 years ago, and has an interest only loan for another 4 years. My…
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northslopeneighbor
in Exteriors 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for terra cotta restoration/repair on facade
Can anyone recommend a firm(s) with experience with or knowledge of restoration/repair to terra cotta tiles on a brownstone facade? Don’t expect there to be…
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starfish11040
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
need small concrete job - recommendation?
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone, a handyman type, who will do a small concrete job. It includes: 1. filling an area of 4 x…
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brooklynmaterials
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Antique dental / dentist cabinet for sale - excellent condition
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d0e72bce95-.jpg We are selling our antique dental cabinet. It is solid wood with glass door fronts, mirror at back of countertop. Plenty of little drawers…
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brooklynmaterials
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Antique dental / dentist cabinet for sale - excellent condition
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d0e72bce95-.jpg We are selling our antique dental cabinet. It is solid wood with glass door fronts, mirror at back of countertop. Plenty of little drawers…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Block and Lot file at the DOB -- feasibility of conversion
Am looking to negotiate with seller on a property, and trying to evaluate feasibility of converting a 2fam+store in M1-2 zoning into a strict 2-family.…
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deancollins
in Locksmith and Security 12 years and 11 months ago
Replacing older gate lock
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d09e806cca-.jpg I need to replace an older gate lock for our brownstone. Currently there is so much “play” in the old metal spindles even when…
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joules
in Construction 13 years and 2 months ago
Contractor suggestion for an FHA 203K financed renovation in Bed Stuy?
Hi, We’re considering putting an offer on a home in Bed Stuy which needs a fair amount of work, and are looking for some good…
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annep
in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago
Need suggestions for roofer to give advice/estimate on bay window roofing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502be3e798266-.png I own the parlor floor (with deck out the back) condo in a four-unit brownstone. I have a bay window in the backroom for…
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AllisonMW
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
ISO Painter for Fire Escape
Hello, we need the fire escape on our building to be painted and do not know where to look for people who do this kind…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Block and Lot file at the DOB -- feasibility of conversion
Am looking to negotiate with seller on a property, and trying to evaluate feasibility of converting a 2fam+store in M1-2 zoning into a strict 2-family.…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Convert from (Store + 2 Family ) in M1-2 to 2 Family
I’d like to convert a Store+2Family mixed use building in an M1-2 zone into a 2 family (strictly residential use). Is it possible to convert…
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gyaw123
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 11 months ago
Hello Good evening!
Im writing because I am curious about buying a condo in Brooklyn. I am in my mid 20s and this will be my first time…
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bococagirl
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Back yard drainage and dry well installation
Sometimes our back yard drain gets clogged with leaves, and the back yard pools with water. Occasionally, we have had water in our basement or…
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bubu
in Tile 12 years and 11 months ago
Bath tile installation, please help me.
2 years ago, we hired non-proffesional tile guy for bath tile( subway tile ) installation. It was not whole bath room, 80 tiles right above/around…
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