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Mobile and other bugs
Bedford Stuyvesant
Come on, please make - that the forum is not "read only" on iPhone - that links that get posted are functional- that the page works fluently even when you happen to have a password storage program like Last Pass on Also, I think the reaon because there are no ongoing discussions because the topics just get moved down despite if someone posts or not, and once they are on page 2 no one looks at them.Some maintenance would be greatly appreciated More»
7:58 PM 04/24/2012
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I frequently read and post on my iphone. You have to do a bit of scaling to log in, but it's definitely workable in Safari. I agree that the discussions that fall off the first page get almost no traffic. See More » -
Brownstoner mobile?
Brooklyn Heights
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I like Pulse - available on Android or Apple See More » -
SANBORN MAPS (obtained by private homeowners)
Brooklyn
PLEASE --NO ANSWERS FROM PROFESSIONALS SEEKING PROJECTS-- THANK YOU Has any private homeowner been to 209 Joralemon St for the purpose of obtaining a Sanborn Map of their property for a DOB project? Just trying to get a feel for what I am up against (time, cost, aggravation, etc). I am looking for a non-professional person -like myself- that has been through the process just to give me an idea of what I am facing. If anybody has tackled this undertaking in this fashion, please share your insights and again thank you.8:37 AM 03/16/2012 | 0 VOTES... More»
8:53 AM 03/16/2012
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I am a professional, but I'm not interested in getting paid to go get sanborns. The easiest way is to contact EDR (edrnet.com) and ask them for a sanborn package. You can get a certified copy of 10-15 of them in dates ranging from 1888 to present, emailed to you in usually less than a day or two, ...... See More » -
Contractor Mark Roder
Park Slope
Hello All,Wanted to know if anyone on the forum has used contractor Mark Roder for construction work?Thank you,Esther More»
3:18 PM 02/09/2012
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Hi firm name is Empire State Remodellers . Which is licenced . But I've no idea how. He did, or I should say half did , quite a lot of work for us, and I honestly would not recommend him to anybody. He was never on site , unless he was picking up a check. He hired unlicenced sub-contractors (is th...... See More » -
can anyone give me the history of 170 new york ave bklyn ny?
can anyone give me information on 170 new york ave. ive been living there for over 30 yrs. and would like to know some history. thanks! More»
11:55 AM 12/28/2011
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wow! that was an amazing response and amazingly fast! any advice on how to find this info if you are not in a landmarked area (right nest to one)? See More » -
Construction/Refinance Loan for Mix Use Property
Park Slope
Hello All,I am looking for a mortgage broker who can recommend a 30 year fix rate loan on a commerical mix use property in Brooklyn. Please do let me know if you know anyone who can help me with this. All paper work is ready to go! More»
12:02 PM 11/09/2011
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Sorry i can't answer your question specifically but i looked up a mixed use property that recently closed and they used B of A. I am guessing it was direct and there was no broker, it was a 2 fam + retail ground level. See More » -
What do the Forum's new 'Expanded' and 'List' view buttons do?
Dumbo
The Forum has a new feature where you can toggle between an expanded, blog style view, and a condenced, list style view. Each has advantages. Try them out.. and see which you prefer. More»
11:59 PM 10/24/2011
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has anyone had trouble with Bridge Street development Corperation??
has anyone had trouble with Bridge street development Corperation?? More»
10:27 PM 10/02/2011
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mold remediation?
we had a few leaks from the hurricane. we know there is some moisture in the walls still. can someone recommend a good entity to handle? and advice re: same? no discloration or even a speck of anything on any wall. is it still safe in there? one of the rooms is a bedroom. thanks in advance. More»
5:18 PM 09/21/2011
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i had a similar issue but my mold buildup was bad. we broke the sheetrock 3 feet above the ground floor and got rid of it. we are in the process of waterproofing the cellar to prevent the mold from reappearing. i'd also recommend getting those home testing kits from lowe's. they're like 12 bucks....... See More » -
Did you know you can add photos to your Forum answers?
Dumbo
Now you can add photos to your Forum answers. Photos can be up to 3MB and you can upload from your desktop or from a link on the web. More»
5:02 PM 09/13/2011
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Legitimate Guidelines
Cobble Hill
Does anyone know how to read the entire post of a question?My web view truncates the original post.It also masks the original post entirely when adding a comment.This occurs only in the forum section, in that the "Home" page displays correctly.Anyone haing the same problem? More»
10:37 AM 08/21/2011
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the issues with viewing the full question should be resolved, there was a fix submitted to the site this morning. See More » -
What recourse do owners of a new construction condo have in dealing with sponsor/developer who is ignoring problems that are arising in a building?
We have been owners of a unit in a 6 floor 12 unit condo that has been operating almost two years. The sponsor has been ignoring concerns of leaking roof among other things. What recourse do we have, before contacting a lawyer? More»
11:48 AM 08/19/2011
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Hi, unfortunately, we have run into this problem with our building too. The implied housing warranty does still apply to plumbing and electrical stuff in individual units in your case, but we were told that the roof is a trickier question. First of all, is the roof problem in a common area? Because ...... See More » -
Brownstone Advice
Boerum Hill
I just had an offer accepted on a brownstone in Brooklyn and am seeking tips and advice on the whole process from any of you expert brownstone home owners.
Thanks for any insight you can give. All answers gratefully accepted! More»10:16 AM 08/16/2011
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Not sure what type of advice you are looking for. You need to hire an attorney.
Call david fainkich
718-840-5860 See More » -
Dramatic increase in rent - how much notice is required?
Guest
I live in a one bedroom apartment brownstone apartment with my boyfriend. We received an email from our landlord this Tuesday saying that she plans to increase our rent $325/month starting on September 1st and that we need to let her know by Monday whether we intend to stay. We are currently month to month tenants because she would not renew our lease after the first year. When we rented the apartment 2 years ago our rent was $2,000/month. Last year she raised the rent by $75. If we accept this current increase, we'll be up to $2,400/month.
Fr... More»4:06 PM 07/28/2011
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From what I understand, the terms will continue to be month-to-month, so accepting the increase does not lock you into a long term comitment to the higher rent. If you want to leave Sept. 30 you can. Paying the increase for one month to buy the time to find something better and cheaper may be worth...... See More » -
Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?
While I'm sure that Brownstoner's cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here is just too much of a pain.
Since this switch, I haven't posted or commented on the new site and find myself visiting less--though that may have more to do with the redesign or perhaps my interest in the subject, I suppose.
I'm accepting them for this session, but will be switching back as soon as I post this.
Anyone else feel the same? More»2:58 PM 07/28/2011
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I think it's because comments are hosted on disqus.com, not brownstoner.com, so they're a 3rd party. For some reason I can see comments and post in the forum, but in the main section I can't even read the comments because disqus.com is blocked by my corporate proxy / firewall. Because of that, I rea...... See More »
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