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backeast
in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago
trimming a street tree overhanging my roof
There is a big tall street tree in front of my house, and many branches overhang my roof. I was told I should have those…
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norththirdscott
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 9 months ago
Cabinetry and Designer Recommendation
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fec7727b2317-.jpg I highly recommend Gerald of Brooklyn Modern for interior design and cabinetry. He made a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf system–made entirely from steel–with 5 closed cabinets…
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choncloc
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
(long shot) Company headed by an Irish guy that does flooring
I had a company come out many years ago to sand and polish my wood flooring. It was headed by an Irish guy from long…
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greencat
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Refinance, loan modification - investment property..Suggestions?
Hi Brownstoners- We have a four family rental property in Bed-Stuy that has a 10 year interest only for 10 years, which ends in approximately…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Fire rated caulk in holes for electrical cables?
When running new BX cables from one floor to another inside the walls of a NYC brownstone, do the holes between floors that the cables…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Deck/Kitchen - Permit and Architect (Redux)
Is there a reason why we can’t permit the addition of a deck and kitchen, through Scott Schnall as expeditor, using drawings prepared by his…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago
C of O minimum requirements
what are the minumum requirements of finishes to obtain a C of O after construction? Let´s assume plumbing, heating, electric and sprinkler have all been…
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greenwoodnewowner
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
basement remodel first steps?
How does one determine the soundness of a basement (in terms of water, mold, and insects/rodents)? We would like to remodel the basement of our…
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ywalton
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Lost: Medium wire-hair b&w terrier mix
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4feb5365afc36-.jpg Lost a black male wire-hair terrier mix with white chest and paws on Friday, June 22 from Franklin Avenue & Dean Street. Pix here: http://prospectheights.patch.com/announcements/lost-black-white-terrier-mix-needs-meds…
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RealRob
in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago
Can someone recommend an honest roofer?
Brownstone roof looking a bit ragged. Possibly a leak. Also looks like several layers of roofing. Need an honest evaluation and possible replacement.
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esther
in For Sale 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking to sell my LG washer & dryer
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fec740fbe6c2-.jpg Hello All, I am moving in a few weeks and i need to sell my LG super capacity dryer with quite operation and my…
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norththirdscott
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 9 months ago
Cabinetry and Designer Recommendation
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fec7727b2317-.jpg I highly recommend Gerald of Brooklyn Modern for interior design and cabinetry. He made a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf system–made entirely from steel–with 5 closed cabinets…
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samshaffer
in Appliances 13 years and 9 months ago
Dishwasher service for Bosch, Ft. Greene?
The Bosch service itself is a rip-off. The only service recommended on Yelp doesn’t do Bosch. Thanks!
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ProHeights66
in For Sale 13 years and 9 months ago
New and Salvage items for sale (or free!): outdoor granite, radiators, tub and sink, refrigerator
The following are for sale (pics at link below): outdoor granite pieces — light brown in tone. (can email exact measurements) $500 OBO (bought for…
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graceyd
in For Sale 13 years and 9 months ago
Couches for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe9de3b46110-.jpg Hello, We have a pair of matching large couches, woven beige fabric, each with 5 matching pillow for sale. They are in good condition,…
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agamama
in Inspection 13 years and 9 months ago
Mold inspection rec?
Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks
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gallagmc
in Appliances 13 years and 9 months ago
Portable AC (air conditioner) Exhaust Hose
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fea0902c4555-.jpg I have a Danby Portable AC that has been discontinued (DPAC 10061). Last summer, the exhaust hoses disintegrated (not sure why, they hadn’t had…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Facade engineer recommendations
Hi everybody, We need to get our badly cracked brownstone stucco facade redone. However, before we start we would like to have an engineer inspect…
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