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Guest User | 0 secs ago

No basement in pre-war townhouse???

I just visited an old, pre-war townhouse multi-family, and the boiler and water heater were on the first floor in the back. When I asked…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Recommendations for an expediter?

Anyone have a good experience with an expediter to get ALT 2 permits?

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hmcghee

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

what is the difference between DCA licensed home improvement contractor versus D

OB registered general contractor? I am not able to check the contractor’s history of permits on DOB website for those who provided only their DCA…

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tyronem

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

NY Times Article: DIY Home Maintenance Training & Repair Programs around town:

Did anyone see this article? Has anyone taken advantage of these classes?https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/realestate/so-now-you-own-a-home-do-you-know-how-to-maintain-it.html

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cherinperelman

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Common Area Damage - Coop Renovation

Like any renovation in a walk up building, there may be some damage to the hallways (scractches, etc). My renovation is in a small coop…

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cherinperelman

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Common Area Damage - Coop Renovation

Like any renovation in a walk up building, there may be some damage to the hallways (scractches, etc). My renovation is in a small coop…

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tyronem

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

NY Times Article: DIY Home Maintenance Training & Repair Programs around town:

Did anyone see this article? Has anyone taken advantage of these classes?https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/realestate/so-now-you-own-a-home-do-you-know-how-to-maintain-it.html

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ddjjee

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Beeswax

Im polishing a few oak doors, what the process? do you oil and then apply beeswax? also what beeswax can anyone recommend?

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hmcghee

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

what is the difference between DCA licensed home improvement contractor versus D

OB registered general contractor? I am not able to check the contractor’s history of permits on DOB website for those who provided only their DCA…

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mjkelly

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

private money lenders

Does anyone know of any private money lenders for properties in Brooklyn?

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mjkelly

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Nyc acris question -- mortgage as nominee

I am seeing a house sold with a mortgage, but the mortgage is listed as “LLP,AS NOMINEE” does this mean that the lawyer is the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Anyone ever relocated a toilet before?!

We are renovating a 3rd story, top-floor apartment with a horribly configured bathroom. When you walk in the bathroom door, the room is long and…

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BlondAmbition

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Backyard cleanup and tree trimming

Can anyone recommend a service that will clean up the backyard (weeds and stuff) and trim the tree? We are not interested in any landscaping…

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Master Plvmber

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

56° this morning. Now are you thinking about your boiler?

Don’t forget to schedule a boiler service, a Total System Evaluation, or to make those repairs and upgrades you put off last year. My phone…

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Master Plvmber

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

56° this morning. Now are you thinking about your boiler?

Don’t forget to schedule a boiler service, a Total System Evaluation, or to make those repairs and upgrades you put off last year. My phone…

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mjkelly

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Nyc acris question -- mortgage as nominee

I am seeing a house sold with a mortgage, but the mortgage is listed as “LLP,AS NOMINEE” does this mean that the lawyer is the…

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BlondAmbition

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Backyard cleanup and tree trimming

Can anyone recommend a service that will clean up the backyard (weeds and stuff) and trim the tree? We are not interested in any landscaping…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Multifamily property for sale with month-to-month tenant in place. What to do???

A property I’m interested in had a tenant in place paying month-to-month. She seems nice, and was told that she’s a good tenant. But I…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Market Value Assessments in Carroll Gardens why the $1M+ increase

Hi all – I looked up and down my block at the market values for the houses and I noticed that many of the houses…

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rana-foroohar

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Baby-Proofing a Brownstone

We just moved into our renovated brownstone, and the beautiful mahogany stair rails are one of our favorite original details. But we’re expecting our first…

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