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donaldn
in Conversion 10 years and 7 months ago
Convert from two to three family or live in commercial space?
I own a mixed use commercial building where the ground floor is a commercial space that is very difficult to rent out. The second and…
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tranzfuse
in Sidewalks 10 years and 8 months ago
What is this thing?
We have recently purchased a house and this metal tower thing is on the sidewalk, right outside of our window. Does anyone know what it…
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sabadodomingo
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Fragile / Deteriorating Neighbor Property
I am prospectively renovating a Brooklyn row house and adding an addition to the rear of the property. The neighboring property is in very poor…
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sabadodomingo
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Fragile / Deteriorating Neighbor Property
I am prospectively renovating a Brooklyn row house and adding an addition to the rear of the property. The neighboring property is in very poor…
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sabadodomingo
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Fragile / Deteriorating Neighbor Property
I am prospectively renovating a Brooklyn row house and adding an addition to the rear of the property. The neighboring property is in very poor…
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MrMinerva
in Metalwork 10 years and 7 months ago
Iron work for internal stair well railing
Hi, It’s been a while…. I’m looking for an iron works company to fabricate and install some railings for an internal stairwell in our condo.…
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leonleonleon
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Tenant with questions about gut renovation happening in building
I am a tenant who recently renewed a lease in a 4-unit building in East Williamsburg. The rent went up $400, which I protested because…
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Franklin&Oak
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Wooden Deck in Brooklyn and impact on Homeowners insurance
Hello All, I’m looking at buying a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. The apartment has a wooden deck that I’m fairly certain does not have a…
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smithmia
in Other 10 years and 7 months ago
Dead landlord
My landlord died a year ago. His çompanion is in charge of his estate and she is refusing to renew tenants leases. She is also…
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gemby
in Cellar 10 years and 7 months ago
Structural Engineer Recs for Cellar Dig
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone who has lowered the floor of their basement/cellar has recommendations for architects and/or engineers to handle the job.…
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newtomehouse
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box
Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…
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newtomehouse
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box
Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…
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newtomehouse
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box
Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…
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newtomehouse
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Thermador Dishwasher for Sale, New in Box
Hello. Selling a brand new stainless steel Thermador dishwashwer. We ended up changing our minds last minute (after we purchased this) and going with a…
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lauraatlantern
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Tax implications for Brooklyn gut reno and extension
I have a stick built house on a double wide lot in Brooklyn. We are thinking of a gut reno with a 30% extension- basically…
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gemby
in Cellar 10 years and 7 months ago
Structural Engineer Recs for Cellar Dig
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone who has lowered the floor of their basement/cellar has recommendations for architects and/or engineers to handle the job.…
0
Franklin&Oak
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Wooden Deck in Brooklyn and impact on Homeowners insurance
Hello All, I’m looking at buying a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. The apartment has a wooden deck that I’m fairly certain does not have a…
0
janettom
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Excellent Contracting
Excellent just finished our total facade renovation in the south slope. We’re in the landmarks zone, so they ushered us through that process. They were…
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