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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Where can buy mosquito netting by the yard?
Hello all, I was looking for cotton mosquito netting to use on my porch. I’d rather go into a store and buy it rather than…
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brooklynchic
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
Permit
Is it necessary to get a permit to rip out the ceiling in the cellar? If no, Should a contractor be hired or is a…
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dylanfan
in Landscaping 13 years and 11 months ago
Great Tree Removal
I looked here for a recomendation to have a large tree removed, and it seemed everyone up here was either too busy or not accepting…
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basementbound
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
Digging out the cellar
I would like to have the dirt floor of the cellar of my brownstone dug out to increase the ceiling height. Has anyone done this?…
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sophiemc
in Radiators 13 years and 9 months ago
Cast iron steam radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe13971b57d9-.jpg We are renovating our Park Slope brownstone and have 13 cast iron radiators for sale from a steam system. They are in excellent condition…
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nintzk
in Heating 13 years and 9 months ago
Is it possible to replace an oil burner with a gas burner without removing/changing the boiler?
Is it possible to replace an oil burner with a gas burner without removing/changing the boiler?
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dz9001
in Permits 13 years and 9 months ago
Need permit for legalization?
A friend of mine wants to legalize the gas furnace that was converted from oil by the previous owner. The previous owner did not file…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
To Permit or Not to Permit - Deck
We are torn between getting a job permitted and not getting it permitted. We plan to turn a 2nd (parlor) floor window into a door…
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robin633
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
permits for renovation
We’re int he process of buying a co-op in prospect heights and want to know about getting permits for the renovation we are planning. we…
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ezilla
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
Where to dig up real estate info on local co-ops?
Long time Brooklyn resident but first time homebuyer here. Looking for some advice on the co-op buying process in the Slope/ Greenwood area. Went to…
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dj242
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
What are the building requirements (i.e., permit needed?) for installing a 4X6 wooden deck attached to a brownstone?
Is a Building permit required for Decks
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bklyngr77
in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago
Removal of Concrete & Install of Pavers
Can anyone recommend someone to remove a relatively small area of concrete from my backyard and install pavers? Thank you!
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bklyngr77
in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago
Removal of Concrete & Install of Pavers
Can anyone recommend someone to remove a relatively small area of concrete from my backyard and install pavers? Thank you!
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alexbklyn
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Odd smell from fireplace
Hi everyone, I just moved in to the top floor of an old brick townhouse. In our dining room there is an antique fireplace -…
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agrade
in Stores 13 years and 9 months ago
Retail Price for Square Foot on Vanderbilt Avenue - Prospect Heights
Hi Brownstoner Community, I am wondering if anyone could tell me what the going square foot rate is on Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights. Thinking…
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brooklynchic
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
Permit
Is it necessary to get a permit to rip out the ceiling in the cellar? If no, Should a contractor be hired or is a…
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stephanie
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Don't know what kind of walls were removed
I am interested in an older 2-story, brick house. I happened to meet the owner before the OH. She mentioned that six years ago she…
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ProHeights66
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
Radiators, Sinks, Tub, Toilet, Refrigerator -- FREE and almost free
The following are available for pick-up tomorrow (Tuesday) in Prospect Heights: –Green cast iron tub and matching green sink (50s vintage, good condition) — $50…
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