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ktm6

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago

disposal of paint cans?

What is the easiest way to get rid of old paint cans? Most are dried up but some still have paint in them. thanks

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anitayoga

in Restaurants and Cafes 12 years and 11 months ago

Bareburger restaurant-1st st and 7th ave

Did Bareburger lose its liquor license? I went there last night and the waitress said it was reapplying for a license.

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aabklyn

in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago

Purcahsing an SRO?

I’m considering purchasing an SRO which has a certificate of non-harrassment and pre-approved plans to convert to a 2 family.  Has anyone been through this…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

ktm6

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago

disposal of paint cans?

What is the easiest way to get rid of old paint cans? Most are dried up but some still have paint in them. thanks

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housepoor

in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago

Distinguished Insurance Brokerage....anyone have any experience with them?

An insurance broker is proposing a policy on my 3 family brownstone from Distinguished (http://www.distinguished.com/Index.aspx), an insurance intermediary similar to Brownstone Agency. The underlying insurance…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

Amym718

in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago

Any experience w/ Aspen American Insurance?

They’re underwriting for the Brownstone Agency, whose reputation is good, and the quote was reasonable. I’m wondering if anyone here has ever dealt with Aspen…

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dizelmc81

in Inspection 12 years and 11 months ago

First time Buyer

Hello, First time buyer of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy…. 2 family 4 story…. we go into contract monday… what should be my first steps before…

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mlssa

in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 11 months ago

Neighborhood information - J Train Broadway & Gates

Hi There, I am presently living in North Williamsburg and looking to make the move east. I have spotted some cheaper and more spacious rentals…

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willyb12

in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago

Interior stairs

Hi, I own a triplex condo in and want to relocate the stairs that connect the 2nd to 3rd floors. I would like to remove…

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aabklyn

in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago

Purcahsing an SRO?

I’m considering purchasing an SRO which has a certificate of non-harrassment and pre-approved plans to convert to a 2 family.  Has anyone been through this…

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stickerhappy

in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago

Boiler room allowed to be combined within apt of a multi-family? Need advice

  We have a 5 family building- it was a 6 family, but the previous owner legally combined the two ground level apts to make…

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hj55

in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago

Yet Another C of O Quandary

Hi Everyone, I’m trying to go into contract on a brownstone represented and set-up as a 3 family (3 boilers, 3 gas meters etc.). It…

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dizelmc81

in Inspection 12 years and 11 months ago

First time Buyer

Hello, First time buyer of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy…. 2 family 4 story…. we go into contract monday… what should be my first steps before…

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gpoint

in Utilities 12 years and 11 months ago

Fire Hydrant

Because of the heat wave, our street’s fire hydrant has been on continuously. Because of its continuous use, will this affect the water bill for…

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tws

in Radiators 12 years and 11 months ago

Radiator Refinishing

Looking for advice/recommendations on how best to refinish old cast iron steam radiators that are caked in peeling paint.  Choices seem to be between sandblasting…

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ellemmm

in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago

Salvaged wood floor

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff30a95b27f6-.jpg Hello…Anybody know where to find salvaged tongue and groove wood flooring?  We’re looking to fix the floors in our kitchen.  4.5″ (with tongue it’s…

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kidbklyn

in Other 12 years and 11 months ago

Can anyone recommend an auto mechanic?

I need a front end alignment for my car. A recommendation for a competent auto mechanic would be much appreciated.

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alexk

in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago

Electrician recommendations

Hi, I am looking for an electritcian to work on a renovation of our house in Bed-Stuy. We are putting in a new kitchen, a half…

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flyingdesigner

in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago

minumum distance between electrical outlets in Kitchen

I am preparing to have new counters installed in my kitchen and during the process would like to move some outlets to more convenient locations. …

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reagan9000

in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago

Oil to gas conversion - indirect storage tank question

I am contemplating convertion my oil boiler to gas and as part of the job replace my hot water heater with an indirect storage hot…

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