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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years ago
under stoop iron gate repair/replacement
We have a fairly standard under stoop security gate that has been problematic. It’s shifted such that it doesn’t close without slamming. I’m not clear…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Mosquito Control in Brooklyn?
Hi all. Like most, the mosquitos in our backyard get bad. Anyone have any tips to help limit mosquitos that have worked? We’ve tried a…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Tenants asking for 6 month renewal lease
My tenants have been renting from me for 4 years. I raised the rent 5% on the renewal. Their response was “we have a lot…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Neighbor's yard - rats, mosquitos and carpenter bees
Our neighbor has a very overgrown yard, it’s about 1.5 feet deep with ivy and other vines, and I don’t believe they ever actually go…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Neighbor's yard - rats, mosquitos and carpenter bees
Our neighbor has a very overgrown yard, it’s about 1.5 feet deep with ivy and other vines, and I don’t believe they ever actually go…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Kitchen design fees
What do you think of this: an individual we contacted to build some cabinets wants $1200 just to come out to the house to discuss…
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alvin
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Reuse, repurpose, recycle
Hello fellow Brownstone owners -I have a wonderful Victorian hall mirror that I’d like somebody to use. I only need $75 for it. Size is…
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alvin
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Free late 1800's gate
[20230409_125351_resized] Free
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Garden Level Renovation
Hi neighbors, I’m considering renovating my garden apt (~1100 sqft, 1890s brownstone, non-historic), reconfiguring from a 1br into a 2br…i have 2 possible options, 1…
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randolph
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Notice of rent increase or lease termination
I know that technically the law says “Landlords are required to provide notice to tenants if they intend to raise rent more than five percent…
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randolph
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Notice of rent increase or lease termination
I know that technically the law says “Landlords are required to provide notice to tenants if they intend to raise rent more than five percent…
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MarkABernstein
in General Discussion 3 years ago
RPIE owner occupied
My home is a 5 family, so I have never had to fill out an RPIE. On this year’s property value notice, it hit me…
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hxeaowyveimkp
in Exteriors 6 years and 1 month ago
Gutter replacement
I want to replace the gutter along the front of my house with covered gutters, will need some capping done, and i’d like to get…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Cleaning the stairwell stain glass skylight
We have a stain glass skylight in the stairwell of our brownstone, and I’d love advice on how to clean it (and keep it clean).…
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alvin
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Salvage opportunity
Late 1800s front yard gate free, curb alert 34 7th Avenue. .. between Sterling and St John’s.
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alvin
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Salvage opportunity
Late 1800s front yard gate free, curb alert 34 7th Avenue. .. between Sterling and St John’s.
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eamonnsbest
in Heating and Cooling 3 years ago
Whole house fan
Hi all, I’m considering installing a whole house fan and wanted to hear from anyone who has done this. How did install go and how…
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