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blipton
in Decorative 13 years and 7 months ago
crossbar for front-of-house lamp post
does anyone know where you can purchase one? id like to hang a plant off my lamp post
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nf85
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 7 months ago
House full of woodwork--how do I know what to do with it?
We are lucky enough to have bought a house chock full of beautifully preserved wood paneling, etc.; the owner seems to have stripped and then…
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m0n0t0ne
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 7 months ago
Condo Conversion, Certificate of Occupancy
Hello, I’m interested in a unit in 509 Chanucey but when I checked the DOB I noticed there is no CofO. I spoke to the…
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rayhall
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone know what the plan is for the empty lot on the east side of Boerum Place between Atlantic and Pacific?
Enter Your Question
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realestate
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
Masonite-veneer doors for modern townhouse reno?
For interior doors in modern townhouse brownstone reno, has anyone used masonite-veneer doors? Our doors are very simple/modern in style and while architect specified solid…
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Cleaner Needed
We need our cast iron oil-fired boiler cleaned. Looking for recommendations. Thanks.
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hillel
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
Humidifier
What is the best humidifier out there? I would need one for my 4 units building that has a large escavated basement. Something not too…
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Cleaner Needed
We need our cast iron oil-fired boiler cleaned. Looking for recommendations. Thanks.
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
New Sections Needed for Boiler: Installer?
Our cast iron boiler (located in Manhattan in a 22 unit building) has several rotten sections which need to be replaced. We called one of…
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leezle
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Need a piece of wood cut - VERY simple job
Our 6 month old son is getting more and more mobile by the minute and we’re in baby-proofing mode. We have a tv stand with…
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spaceaddict
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Buying a Brownstone for under 500K
I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…
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maigheo
in Soundproofing 13 years and 9 months ago
Soundproofing the ceiling
I’d be grateful for feedback from anyone having knowledge of/experience with soundproofing a ceiling. I live in a 700 square-foot pre-war one-bedroom co-op which I…
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cjs
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
With or Without an Expeditor?
Is it impossible to file at the Brooklyn Department of Buildings without an expeditor? If so what is the time frame to file and get…
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cjs
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
With or Without an Expeditor?
Is it impossible to file at the Brooklyn Department of Buildings without an expeditor? If so what is the time frame to file and get…
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sloper
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago
Is a broker legally obligated to take an offer to the sponsor?
I don’t have a broker representing me, and made an offer last week at 23% below the asking price. The apt is new construction, and…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen Vent
The building cleaned the kitchen and bathroom vents. Now the kitchen vent is so loud I can’t stand it. Before the vent was operational and…
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wasder
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 6 months ago
Need recommendation for flagstone sidewalk repair
My insurance company is asking me to repair a damaged section of flagstone in front of my house. Does anybody have a recommendation for a…
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Kate
in Metalwork 13 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for replacing metal hatches to basement
Our metal hatches are old, poorly made, and not air- or water-tight, and we’re looking to have them replaced (one in front and one in…
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