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tmarciano
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago
Have you renovated a small yard, garden or patio lately?
I am looking for anyone who has renovated their backyard or done any landscaping on a budget recently. I would love to hear your story.…
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terrifing
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Need help to close a plumbing Job with DOB
The paperwork on our renovation has been quite messy and the plumber has abandoned the job (with the plans) a year ago. Who can help…
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Lurker
in Inspection 10 years and 4 months ago
How to reduce Alt 2 scope, get work inspected, when permit is expired?
Double whammy here. I posted a couple months back about my AWOL GC. Since then I’ve filed with the DCA but in the meantime have…
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lgs782
in Property Management 13 years and 3 months ago
Super for small condo building?
I live in a 9-unit condo building in Crown Heights and we are looking into finding someone to do light building maintenance – taking out…
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bk06
in Property Management 13 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a management company for a small condo building(9 units)? Also, we have interviewed ABC REALTY and BROOKLYN HOME MANAGEMENT. Can anyone comment on either company?
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landlord
in Property Management 14 years and 2 months ago
Looking for fellow landlords in CH or Bedstuy to form some sort of short term partnership.
I have been a small time (2 and 3 family buildings) landlord in Brooklyn for about 10 years and so far it has been a…
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stuyheights
in Property Management 10 years and 7 months ago
Taking out the trash
We purchased a 3 family home last year that has gone through a gut reno and have just rented both apartments and I am curious…
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rgreenspan
in Property Management 11 years and 2 months ago
ISO - Property Mgmnt Co for HPD Affordable, maybe tax credit property
Hi I’m looking for a management company for an affordable housing rental property in ENY or Brownsville area. Maybe tax credit certification experience. Buildings are…
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chkvbk
in Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
What insulation is this? Safe to remove?
I recently bought a house built in 1951 and the basement is partially finished. I plan on finishing it and making a mancave! I ran…
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bonald
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
Honing Existing Granite Countertops?
Hi there, We’re going to embark on a kitchen reno. We’re not changing the layout of anything – just new cabinets and appliances but everything…
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yanks21
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 4 months ago
DOB inspects a permitted project, do they report neighbors non-permitted work?
A neighbor is building an extension, fully permitted and legit. However, all but one of the decks in our “donut” of backyards are clearly not…
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tsheebo1985
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 4 months ago
Free! Brand new toilet!
Never used. Does not fit and cannot return. Sitting outside of 279 1st Street, btwn 4th & 5th Aves. Come and get it!
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tsheebo1985
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 4 months ago
Free! Brand new toilet!
Never used. Does not fit and cannot return. Sitting outside of 279 1st Street, btwn 4th & 5th Aves. Come and get it!
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yesbrooklyn
in Construction 10 years and 8 months ago
Reasonable expectations from a Design/Build Firm?
Been renovating a townhouse for over 3 months now. Were told that it was a 10-12 week job. When we started things we’re moving smoothly…
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sqhaexgkh
in Construction 10 years and 8 months ago
Where to Buy Intrior Doors
Can someone recommend a location in Brooklyn where I can purchase interior doors on a weekend? I would like to view the different models and…
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bonald
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Cabinets
Hi there, We want to update our kitchen by getting new cabinets and new appliances. Possibly a new countertop – TBD. We want everything to…
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bonald
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
Honing Existing Granite Countertops?
Hi there, We’re going to embark on a kitchen reno. We’re not changing the layout of anything – just new cabinets and appliances but everything…
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jmebrkr
in Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
architect for a smallish job
Hey Brownstoners. I recently purchased an old house in brooklyn and am looking for a thoughtful architect to work me on with on a 50k…
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