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anitayoga
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 3 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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ktm6
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 4 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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Amym718
in Insurance 13 years and 5 months 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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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