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aatishghalib
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 2 months ago
Average common charges for a 5 unit brownstone
Hi all! Just bought an apt in a 5 unit brownstone in Crown Heights from the sponsor. We were the last apt in the building…
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sjb
in Other 12 years and 1 month ago
Damage from neighbors tree
My neighbors tree is a white pine tree which is much taller than my three story brownstone. It is also mostly spread across my backyard.…
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hawaiismurf
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
Mechanics Lien
Can an engineer (PE who has done the plumbing plans for filing) file a mechanics lien on a property in event of a billing dispute…
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blue1892
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Contractor Reco's
Hi all, AFter months of craziness we are in contract on a 2-Family Stone house in Bed-Stuy. Property is in great shape but we need…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
3 family sprinkler system & HVAC Questions
Hello all, We have an offer in on a 3 family that is looking promising, and we hope to have an accepted offer today. We…
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stuyheights
in Home Buying 12 years and 2 months ago
Rent in Bed Stuy/ stuyvesant heights
Hello Brownstoner, Im curious to know the going rent as of Feb 2014 in bed stuy for nicely done apartments in prime areas of Stuy…
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justinh
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
How much was your oil bill for January?
Mine was $2000\. Call me crazy, but that seems crazy. Unfortunately, I’ve only owned it a couple of months, so I don’t have a good…
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whatsanacre
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Raising an entire story
I am considering doing a legal conversion from 2-family to 3-family. The house is a basement (more than 50% above grade) which is just being…
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kls
in Insurance 12 years and 2 months ago
State Farm Insurance
Hi – Does anyone have a State Farm Insurance agent/office (other than Alan Wheeler) that they are happy with? We need to stay with State…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Caller vs. Basement
On the front we hare definitely over 50% above the curb, in the back more than 50% is underground….. Do I have a cellar or…
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acflorant
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Stripping fireplaces
Need paint stripped off my two fireplaces. Anyone have a referral? acflorant@gmail.com
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sjb
in Other 12 years and 1 month ago
Damage from neighbors tree
My neighbors tree is a white pine tree which is much taller than my three story brownstone. It is also mostly spread across my backyard.…
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davbrook
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
boiler + radiator replacement
Hi Forum, I have a question regarding replacing an entire heating system. We a 4 floor brownstone garden + triplex 3800 soft. We are in…
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neilbenezra
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Structural contractor or GC
I’m looking for a structural contractor or a general GC with a crew to work on a barebones 3 story renovation project. Any recommendations?
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Kate
in Television 13 years and 8 months ago
digital television reception via antenna - NBC?
OK, this may be a dumb question, but here goes: after being television-free for practically all my adult life, I just bought a television so…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Caller vs. Basement
On the front we hare definitely over 50% above the curb, in the back more than 50% is underground….. Do I have a cellar or…
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justinh
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
How much was your oil bill for January?
Mine was $2000\. Call me crazy, but that seems crazy. Unfortunately, I’ve only owned it a couple of months, so I don’t have a good…
0
katarusa
in Brownstoner 12 years and 2 months ago
Seeking wallpaper installation references
I am looking to put up wallpaper on few focal points in my house. I need an affordable but very reputable proffesional.
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fkeels1973
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 2 months ago
Do approved DOB filings expire?
Hi All. We are wondering how long approved DOB filings are good for. Reason being that we would like to get plans approved for a…
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ditmasmom
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
How to save mouldings when plaster walls are replaced with drywall?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510c1bc2f2b2d-.jpg The subject line basically asked the question… Much of the walls in my house must come out (plaster is bulging, falling off, etc.) even…
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