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kellyj

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 7 months ago

Obtaining C of O before closing

Hey all, My husband and I could use some advice. We put in an offer on a 4 story brownstone (currently being renovated and yes…

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vixg123

in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 7 months ago

Lawyer recommendation needed

Hi all, I wanted some advice from a lawyer and would like a recommendation. We are landlords and having problems with renters paying rent consistently…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

jaymo888

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 7 months ago

Future New Developments?

Does anyone know where I can find schedule of when and where new developments would be complete and ready for sale in Brooklyn?  I’m looking…

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nf85

in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago

Refinished parquet coming up--normal?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

mamalove

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago

Radiant flooring in bathrooms or not?

I’m amazed I haven’t asked more questions to this forum as we’ve been renovating our brownstone. It has pumping steam heat throughout, although we’re building…

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architerp

in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago

Items for Sale

I have a few things for sale. If interested, please let me know. How do I post links? A brand new in box Fresca White…

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ladhalsey

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 8 months ago

electrician, plaster, finish carpenter - in that order?

Hi, I am exposing my vulnerable underbelly of novice posting this question.  I am the new owner of a cheap-skate coop renovation from the 1980s. …

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

guineapig36

in Construction 12 years and 7 months ago

Frame house 2nd floor bedroom weight load

There’s a wrought iron bed I’d like to buy for a small bedroom on the 2nd floor of our 100+ yrs old frame house in…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

phenotis

in Carpet and Upholstery 12 years and 7 months ago

House cleaner, Downtown Brooklyn

Can anyone recommend someone to clean my apartment in Downtown Brooklyn? Thanks!

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lmbzfksl

in Conversion 12 years and 7 months ago

Sprinklers

Hi , do you need to install sprinklers when converting an SRO to 2 family? I don’t know the width of the street but would…

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classicair

in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago

Air conditioner

I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

mcll

in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago

looking for a good reliable electricain

Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

mcll

in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago

electrcian

Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

stickerhappy

in Insurance 12 years and 8 months ago

Good insurance for small multifamily in PS?

Our current plan is ending this year- any recs for a good insurance company for a small 6 family multi-family in Park Slope, Brooklyn? Any…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

sunny4

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Antique Wood & Glass Entry Door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e73eb0e6a15-.jpg Amazing antique wood & glass entry door for sale. Size is 33 1/4 x 89 inches. Original beveled glass, handset and old world details…

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lvgnyc

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago

What's Up with the Clock at the Corner of Flatbush & St. Marks Avenue?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e37781953e2-.jpg This beautiful old Verdin post clock has been stuck at 3:38 for some time now, and just yesterday I noticed that the clock is…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

kiki

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Anyone on the HomeServe SErvice Plan (formerly National Grid) and would you recommend it?

What services have you used?

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

nf85

in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago

Refinished parquet coming up--normal?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…

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nyflicka

in Accounting 12 years and 7 months ago

Annual Operating costs for a 3-family?

I am trying to get a couple of examples of operating costs for a 3-family – @3000sf. The property in mind is a duplex and…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

brooklyn_dodger

in Insurance 12 years and 7 months ago

Home Insurance denied due to Burglar Bars

My insurance company (State Farm) decided to stop coverage on my 2 family in South Slope unless I remove the conventional burglar bars from the…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

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