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bcnyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Small Job Contractor
Looking to turn a rough former utility room into a finished closet space. I recently replaced my Goodman HVAC with a split-system heat pump. The…
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true
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Aluminum window trim capping that conforms to original wood trim.
Novice window question: I’m replacing windows on my non-landmark building and like the look of the old wood exterior trim that’s been exposed. Is there…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for where to get new windows painted prior to installation?
I’m installing new windows but Pella doesn’t offer the option of black paint (only black stain). Does anyone have recommendations of where I could bring…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for where to get new windows painted prior to installation?
I’m installing new windows but Pella doesn’t offer the option of black paint (only black stain). Does anyone have recommendations of where I could bring…
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dcuqwtwxioiko
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Brooklyn Talks: “White Shoes” with Nona Faustine
Friday, February 11, 2022 7–9 pm Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor Artist Nona Faustine discusses her new book White Shoes in a…
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cwdecatur
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
No CO - is Alt 2 only Reno possible?
Building Info: 3 story townhouse, No CO, No I-Card but HPD shows 3 A units, DoF 3-Fam classification, No Violations but used as a 2-family…
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trumeau Mirror and table
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trumeau Mirror and table
Beautiful mirror and table are looking for new Home . 917 9749277 Matt . Call / text if interested [28208DB2-1DE2-42BE-80D5-83E3EF6DC8E8](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:6nAZ:28208db21de242be80d583e3ef6dc8e8.jpeg.jpg) [4BFD0E1F-CD9C-4A95-BE65-80FFE9E27AF4](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:EWGr:4bfd0e1fcd9c4a95be6580ffe9e27af4.jpeg.jpg) [1EB0CE03-7459-43F3-9637-55F243867EA4](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:tIdV:1eb0ce03745943f3963755f243867ea4.jpeg.jpg) [F59085EA-0601-47A4-8180-E731DD77C65C](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ip6p:f59085ea060147a48180e731dd77c65c.jpeg.jpg) [A81C4586-5A36-4309-A2FE-E0D66AF11F44](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:FTrs:a81c45865a364309a2fee0d66af11f44.jpeg.jpg) [FDB1E87D-DE3F-4456-B4CF-9D32259871A6](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:QVZF:fdb1e87dde3f4456b4cf9d32259871a6.jpeg.jpg)
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lindaaponte
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Window Installation - Is anyone happy with who they used?
We are re-doing the facade of our home and will likely replace the windows (perhaps Marvin windows). I have searched this site for suggestions for…
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dcuqwtwxioiko
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Brooklyn Talks: “White Shoes” with Nona Faustine
Friday, February 11, 2022 7–9 pm Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor Artist Nona Faustine discusses her new book White Shoes in a…
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cwdecatur
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
No CO - is Alt 2 only Reno possible?
Building Info: 3 story townhouse, No CO, No I-Card but HPD shows 3 A units, DoF 3-Fam classification, No Violations but used as a 2-family…
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wueyaacmrrqwyfh
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Help: Is this legal for a co-op to do (regarding holding up renovations)?
Hello – would love to get your thoughts on these two issues: (1) I am renovating and my co-op will not let me install an…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Sewer Smell
Our house is really smelling like sewage. There is no blockages in the pipe. We have no idea what this is. We need a really…
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stovalljanet23
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Letter of No Objection vs Change of CO
We are considering buying a brownstone in Crown Heights. The building has no CO but is being taxed as a single family. The HBD has…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
General contractor
Can anyone recommend a general contractor that is licensed and insured? I’m looking to have walls painted/repaired, nonstructural walls/doorways put in, floors sanded, high hat…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Roof hatched - locked or unlocked?
Brownstoners, I have a fire safety / burglary safety question. Our roof hatch, which is accessible via ladder, has been kept closed with an unlocked…
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in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Coal chute doors and water
We started getting the occasional trickle of rain into our coal chute and we have been wanting to replace the old flimsy door (it seems…
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ejalbk
in Conversion 3 years and 9 months ago
Attorney Needed for Small Coop
The solo attorney that originally did our coop conversion is now in his late 70s and has become unresponsive to our occasional needs. We’re looking…
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