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renoishard2
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Newer websites to list a rental apt. Do any of them work?
I own a townhouse and have been renting out 2 units in it since 2010 (with broker free or similar fee). From the beginning I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
ASBESTOS
Can someone please shed some light on this: I’ve read some terrifying stories but today I spoke to person who’s been removing Asbestos for 30…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cost for stair replacement?
Anyone replace a flight of standard interior brownstone stairs lately and want to share a cost? I’m talking about replacement of all existing treads and…
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locksmithhacckensack
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Recourse on LPC violations received PRIOR to closing?
We purchased our renovated home in a landmarked area and were told by the developer that all facade renovations up to LPC code. (We are…
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abc123
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Looking for someone to paint built-in
I have a large built-in wall unit in a bedroom that has multiple doors and drawers that needs a refresh. Much like when people get…
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abc123
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Looking for someone to paint built-in
I have a large built-in wall unit in a bedroom that has multiple doors and drawers that needs a refresh. Much like when people get…
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jewel
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Plumber Recommendation
Anyone have a recommendation for a plumber in 11201? I don’t need anything major done. Just replacing a shower head and fix a couple of…
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christophe.maso
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Contractor left uneven asphalt on sidewalk in front of my building - legal?
A contractor recently repaired the sewer main going from my home (a brownstone in Harlem) out to the street, and had to dig up the…
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christophe.maso
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Good company for master building insurance policy?
Was wondering if anyone can recommend a good company for a master insurance policy – i.e., the “walls-out” policy that covers the common areas and…
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gabrielfaucher.2016
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cabinet fix
We have a kitchen pantry cabinet that is wide and deep – to the extent that the back half is unusable. We would like to…
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gabrielfaucher.2016
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cabinet fix
We have a kitchen pantry cabinet that is wide and deep – to the extent that the back half is unusable. We would like to…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cost for stair replacement?
Anyone replace a flight of standard interior brownstone stairs lately and want to share a cost? I’m talking about replacement of all existing treads and…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Heavy Draft Coming Thru Baseboards and outlets
I purchased a renovated brownstone about 2 years ago. They clearly did absolutely no insulating of the parlor level. In fact, I did recently go…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Do I need to add drainage when Limestone/Flagstone my back yard?
My backyard is currently all dirt and grass. I am planning to lay down limestone or flagstone to about 70% of the yard. Does anyone…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Blown-in insulation toxicity/safety
I am looking at a two-fold insulation project – one part is insulating my cockloft (heh heh) and one part is for sound reduction in…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Brooklyn Homeowners Insurance? - close to water...
Hey guys, This is a question for those of you who own a brownstone in Brooklyn for that is less than 5 miles away from…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Internal stair repair recommendations?
We have a detached wood frame multifamily and I’m worried about the state of our stairs which are sagging and pulling away from the wall…
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jewel
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Plumber Recommendation
Anyone have a recommendation for a plumber in 11201? I don’t need anything major done. Just replacing a shower head and fix a couple of…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations?
Has anyone had experience with the Company, Core Solutions for brownstone iron work: http://www.brownstoner.com/services/metal-ironwork-nyc/d539761dd4220d/core-solutions-106-55-150th-st-jamaica-ny-11435/
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