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ftmuvaitmjnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Chalk on Brownstone exterior
There are chalk drawings on the outside of our new brownstone left by the previous owners. It has been on since we initially saw the…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Ash tree loosing virtually all leaves within two weeks
We have a 30 foot ash tree in our back yard which about two weeks ago started loosing its leaves. By now, the tree is…
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Dumbwaiter repair
There’s a one-story dumbwaiter in my single family townhouse that I would like to get working. It’s still got the dumbwaiter housing, if that’s what…
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guest4
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Free fireplace
8 foot solid oak, upper west side [IMG_2998](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZtXl:img_2998.jpg.jpg)
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
HomeAdvisor to find contractors
Hello, “I’m on a budget” and I’m looking for contractors to renovate one of my apartments – the ones on this forum are out of…
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kpayton
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
NEED LAWYER FOR NEXT DOOR CONSTRUCTION
We own a townhouse in Brooklyn for 20 years. Starting next week, a developer is doing major demolition and construction next door over the next…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Chef Kitchen Gut Renovation
Hi all, We are almost first time 4 story + cellar brownstone owners (offer accepted), One of the biggest house projects is redoing the horrible…
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spacecollector
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
ISO Painter/Light Carpenter Certified in Lead safety
I’m an EPA Certified Lead Paint Risk Assessor looking for a reasonably-priced person who is certified in lead safety and can be trusted to follow…
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brian.spinks
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Wood Species Identification
Hi these pics are from a late 1860s Renaissance Revival brownstone in Brooklyn Heights. Can anyone ID the species? Client thought it was walnut but…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
HVAC company recommendation
Can anyone recommend a good HVAC company or tech who can take care of some kitchen, bathroom and dryer venting for me?
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casacleo
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Bluestone sidewalk violation—advice sought on how to proceed
We’ve received a notice of violation about our sidewalk from the Department of Transportation. The sidewalk outside our house is largely bluestone, though there are…
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rh
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Rent Collection App
I’d love to get some feedback on how landlords collect rent. Up until now, I’ve been doing so via checks or online (Cozy is great!)…
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neff.andie
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Abdul construction
They threaten your neighbors, never use them. Disgusting behavior.
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webby1000
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Selling Air Rights
I am meeting with the developer next door, who I know has some interest in my property. I currently have 3000 square feet of unused…
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MelodicCapybara
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Is 16.5' wide building too small for family
I know this is subjective., but I would like to hear from builders and home owners with experience taking on these small building in attempt…
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webby1000
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Developer wants access/use of my property while building
They are tearing down the house next door to put up condos. The developer would like to be able to use my adjacent alley and…
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swissyankee
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Where do you post to seek tenants?
Hi all– Moving back to Brooklyn in August after a year away. Had been renting a floor of a brownstone in Carroll Gardens for three…
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ftmuvaitmjnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
First time owner of brownstone
We are 1st time owners of a brownstone in Park Slope will soon be living in our new house, previously living just in coops, etc.…
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