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bk_bstoner

in Landmarks 14 years ago

Landmarks delays???

Howdy Stoners… Has anyone been dealing with extra long delays with Landmarks?  I ‘ve been calling and emailing my “specialist” (and his boss) since April with…

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Updated 14 years ago

tsarina

in Drywall and Insulation 14 years ago

need 2" metal framing track

Anyone got 2 tracks lying around?  hate to buy a bundle since I only need 18′ total.

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Updated 14 years ago

wubbahed

in Masonry 14 years ago

Free bags of concrete - Windsor Terrace

Ended up with lots of leftover bags of concrete.  Specifically, there are 41, 40lb bags of Quikrete for anyone who wants them. Only restrictions are…

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Updated 14 years ago

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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bk_bstoner

in Landmarks 14 years ago

Landmarks delays???

Howdy Stoners… Has anyone been dealing with extra long delays with Landmarks?  I ‘ve been calling and emailing my “specialist” (and his boss) since April with…

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Cocg

in Restaurants and Cafes 14 years ago

What's going in at 243 Degraw? (former Ultimate Burger, Chicory, etc.)

Anyone know the scoop about what’s going in here?  I know there was talk about a Ted and Honey branch, but that seems to be…

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lozano

in Brownstoner 14 years ago

Is it worth to consider a brownstone fully occupied and with a 7A Administrator ?

Hi. I am considering a brownstone in west Manhattan which is fully occupied and has a 7A Administrator. Does any one have had an experience…

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Updated 14 years ago

bedstuywalla

in Flooring 14 years ago

recs on inexpensive flooring refinisher?

Hi all, Anyone know of an insured (no need to be licensed), and inexpensive wood refinisher who can sand/stain the existing floors and strip some…

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spaceaddict

in Quality of Life 14 years ago

How Safe is the Area of Kingston Subway Stop?

I am planning to purchase a property on the south side of Kingston around 5 blocks. Newcomer to the area. Is it safe to walk…

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Updated 14 years ago

carrie m

in Doors & Windows 14 years ago

Use severe-weather-resistant glass to prevent break-ins?

We need to replace the back door on our ground floor (where we have our tenant’s apartment) and would like to install something with glass…

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Updated 14 years ago

oncewas

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago

looking for handyman to do some very basic plumbing for kitchen job

Hi – I am doing super low budget kitchen job next week and my contractor hasn’t worked with the cast iron drainage pipes necessary for…

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Updated 14 years ago

DouglasAlan

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago

HVAC - Vent two bathrooms

I need to add vents to two bathrooms in a private house. I’ve been on the phone after searching HVAC on the web, and I’m…

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Updated 14 years ago

lozano

in Brownstoner 14 years ago

Is it worth to consider a brownstone fully occupied and with a 7A Administrator ?

Hi. I am considering a brownstone in west Manhattan which is fully occupied and has a 7A Administrator. Does any one have had an experience…

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Silvermax

in Fencing 14 years ago

Seeking Advice about a Fence Issue

Here???s the situation: We installed the existing chain-link fence 17 years ago; our neighbors on either side each contributed one quarter of the total cost:…

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Updated 14 years ago

kim4

in Decks and Porches 14 years ago

"Floating" Deck - A Furniture or Need a Permit?

I am looking into building a deck in my yard but I am not sure if I need a permit for this or not. I…

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Updated 14 years ago

pigthree

in Quality of Life 14 years ago

Who is deleting the questions that raise question to this new site?

I recently asked the users to rate the new rating system.  The responses were generally negative.  Now it seems it has been deleted from the…

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Updated 14 years ago

pigthree

in Quality of Life 14 years ago

Who is deleting the questions that raise question to this new site?

I recently asked the users to rate the new rating system.  The responses were generally negative.  Now it seems it has been deleted from the…

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spaceaddict

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years 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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jtv

in Doors 14 years ago

Experience with Upstate Door?

Has anyone used the company Upstate Door?  Any feedback positive or negative?

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Updated 14 years ago

tgiardina

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years ago

Can we store stuff at our new house if we didnt get the C of O yet?

We are finishing up our new house…Calling for inspections and all that fun stuff. We are trying to find out…can we start storing stuff there?…

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Updated 14 years ago

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