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Arkady
in How To 13 years and 10 months ago
Wi-fi
What does it take to establish wi-fi in a small building w/ 2 apartments? Does a phone company do it or a contractor or one…
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anonymous
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace questions
We are considering having some of our fireplaces repaired so that they will work. A couple of questions: Does anyone have experience with renting out…
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rigasbalsam
in Fire 13 years and 10 months ago
FDNY building inspection?
I own a two family brownstone and my tenant (garden apt) just told me the FDNY stopped by while I was our and were trying…
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ladhalsey
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago
Indoor Air Quality Test
A few weeks ago I was starting the process of entering into contract on a co-op studio in Brooklyn Heights directly above a Dry Cleaner.…
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11231
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?
Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot. I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor. Other brands should look at? Thanks.
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UnRed
in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago
Pool with standing water
After getting my first mosquito bite last night, I have a concern I need help with. The building next door to me has a backyard…
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11231
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?
Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot. I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor. Other brands should look at? Thanks.
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11231
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone used cork floors?
I’m considering cork floor tile from Globus for my basement. Can they handle any exposure to water? Thanks.
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kteiro
in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago
Drum Set, Anyone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7e5457c83f-.jpg Due to a recent move I need to give away this five-piece Tama drum set, with stool and three cymbals. It’s in great condition,…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Bamboo Floor Buckling
In October we had an engineered bamboo click floating floor (from Cali Bamboo) installed in our English basement (50% below grade) in our brownstone. Our…
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baker7771
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago
Restoring Trust: A Dialogue on Police & Community Relations - Next Monday @ Congregation Beth Elohim
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc652851dc1c-.png Dear fellow Brooklynite, I’m writing about any important town hall event on community and police relations that is taking place next Monday, June 4th…
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kgate
in Conversion 13 years and 10 months ago
Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all. Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade? In other…
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coopfornow
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Floors stripping and waxing
Can somebody recommend a company to do a stone floor cleaning/stripping/waxing for a 100 unit coop building? I found none in the archives and the…
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coopfornow
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Floors stripping and waxing
Can somebody recommend a company to do a stone floor cleaning/stripping/waxing for a 100 unit coop building? I found none in the archives and the…
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Suzanne
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 10 months ago
stripping floor molding that may have lead
I just bought a 1950s coop unit, and need to replace the floor molding. It’s nothing special, but it’s ugly and broken in a few…
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kgate
in Conversion 13 years and 10 months ago
Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all. Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade? In other…
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theoperadiva
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Asbestos inspection recommendation and pricing?
We are doing an asbestos inspection for our 3 story brownstone, and we’re looking for information on what we should expect in terms of pricing.…
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bk_homeslice
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Floorplan suggestions
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc6d1aa5d855-.jpg Hey Everyone, We are looking to get some suggestions and input on floorplans for a 3 story 2 family house. We will occupy the…
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ssuarez
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Cost of rear addition to a brownstone
Is there a general rule of thumb for adding a rear addition to a brownstone (i.e. cost / foot) , and does that estimated price…
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atriuum
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
What are the documents that a smart landlord would include in the Lease agreement when signing a new tenant? Which riders should one include etc.? Where can I buy premade documents of this sort?
I have a vacancy and was wondering would you guys think is a good lease document for a 2-3 room subway apartment. I don’t want…
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