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yanks21
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
Beautiful Cast Iron Farm sink - will deliver
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0b2581eb530- Selling this classic, vintage farm style sink. Last call before the wife makes it into a garden planter! Has 2 sections of different depths…
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HomeSweetstuy
in Wood Restoration 14 years ago
Bay Window Repair
Greetings Brownstoners, Our Bay windows have taken a beating this past winter and it looks likt the wood is splintering and/or otherwise distressed. I need…
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downtown_denizen
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
Fixing a prehung door
I live in an apartment that has those metal-framed prehung doors so popular with new construction and renovations these days. These are the metal frames…
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dianeg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
Brownstone Facade Repair / Resurfacing Advice
I need some advice about resurfacing/restoring the facade on my brownstone from homeowners who have gone through the process. 1) If you had it to…
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megannyc
in Building Code 14 years ago
DOB Complaint
One of my curmudgeon neighbors filed a complaint against us for allegedly doing construction without a permit. (We were landscaping the backyard.) What happens next?…
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arzeitz
in Property Management 14 years ago
MAINTENANCE PROBLEM
What can shareholders in a small co-op do when one of the shareholders is overdue with maintenance and does not reply to phone calls or…
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denton
in Electricians 14 years ago
Need Licensed electrician...
…for a small violation removal. I’ve called a couple of the companies recommended by other brownstoners, and they haven’t called me back. C’mon guys, if…
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bubu
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
Who can add window to the wall ?
I want to add 2 windows to the wall of extension that recently build. I want to have more natural sunlight. There is no existing…
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daleed77
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago
New Construction Resale
I’m looking into buying a condo from the first owner in a new development. He has only been the place for a couple of months. …
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spaceaddict
in Landlord 14 years ago
Landlording in Brooklyn
I want to move to Brooklyn area and rent some of the space to help pay for my mortgage. Although I am quite deterred after…
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realestate
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
Venting hood (over stove) to outside in townhouse?
Do townhouses typically vent hood to outside when undergoing renovation? We’re planning a hood over our cooktop and our architect is talking to our HVAC…
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happyrenter
in Construction 14 years ago
New Permits at 75 Columbia St.?
Last weekend, I noticed new permits at 75 Columbia St at Warren. Permit says J-1 use code. Does that mean a definite hotel?
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happyrenter
in Construction 14 years ago
New Permits at 75 Columbia St.?
Last weekend, I noticed new permits at 75 Columbia St at Warren. Permit says J-1 use code. Does that mean a definite hotel?
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megannyc
in Building Code 14 years ago
DOB Complaint
One of my curmudgeon neighbors filed a complaint against us for allegedly doing construction without a permit. (We were landscaping the backyard.) What happens next?…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 14 years ago
Development 16th st 3rd ave
Hello community, does anyone have any idea of what is being developed on 16th st and 3rd ave? Its the property right on the corner. What does…
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esther
in Architecture 14 years ago
Young, Up and Starting Architect
Hello All, I am looking for a young architect looking to sink their number 2 pencils in a major renovation in Park Slope Brooklyn. We…
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arzeitz
in Property Management 14 years ago
MAINTENANCE PROBLEM
What can shareholders in a small co-op do when one of the shareholders is overdue with maintenance and does not reply to phone calls or…
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diors
in Cleaning and Maid Services 14 years ago
window washer
The reno is done, the brownstoning is complete, and it’s time to wash the windows. Yipppee! Does anyone have a window washer to recommend? …
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