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timothyroberts

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Need to replace exterior doors - recommendations requested

Hi all, I need to replace front and back exterior doors on the lower level of a brownstone, and would love recommendations for someone with…

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timothyroberts

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Need to replace exterior doors - recommendations requested

Hi all, I need to replace front and back exterior doors on the lower level of a brownstone, and would love recommendations for someone with…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Permit for swapping gas stove? Sink?

Do you technically need a LAA permit and plumber to swap out a gas stove? I’m not talking about moving it or the gas line.…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

What work has been done

Anyone know how I can research when the gas pipes were installed in my building ? I found some info that asbestos was abated from…

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tizianarinaldi

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Bronze figural newel post repair in Brooklyn

Hi, this is my first post though I haveown my brownstone since 2002. I have a lovely Bronze figural lamp that is supposed to be…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Question about a roof deck mounted to a shared wall between two brownstones

My husband and I bought a brownstone back in 2010. When we bought the house our neighbor had already installed a roof deck whose steel…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Contacts at the Queens Parks Department

Do you have any contacts in the Parks Department? Thursday night’s storm left a large branch blocking my driveway. Called in a ticket to 311…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Contacts at the Queens Parks Department

Do you have any contacts in the Parks Department? Thursday night’s storm left a large branch blocking my driveway. Called in a ticket to 311…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Permit for swapping gas stove? Sink?

Do you technically need a LAA permit and plumber to swap out a gas stove? I’m not talking about moving it or the gas line.…

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theawl

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

Caesarstone finishes?

Hi! I’m re-doing our kitchen. And I had our countertops all picked out. Only to notice that the selection I wanted for the back counter…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

BKRed

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Cigarette Smoke Removal Recommendation

I just discovered the tenants in my furnished rental apartment have been smoking…probably for about a month now. I’m going to need to deeeepp clean…

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BKRed

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Cigarette Smoke Removal Recommendation

I just discovered the tenants in my furnished rental apartment have been smoking…probably for about a month now. I’m going to need to deeeepp clean…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Basement flooding in heavy rain

We’re having a basement flooding problem in our brownstone and I was wondering if our problem is common. The rain from our roof flows into…

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tara

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

sleeping porch

Has anyone ever created a sleeping porch? We have a flat roof (over a kitchen extension) that’s off the master bedroom and we’d like to…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

sarahtim

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Slattery Stove

1960’s Slattery Stove for sale! Great condition, must pick up in Carroll Gardens this week/end

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sarahtim

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Slattery Stove

1960’s Slattery Stove for sale! Great condition, must pick up in Carroll Gardens this week/end

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jjq

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Letter of No Objection

I own a two story, plus legal habitable basement, 2-family limestone in Brooklyn. No cellar. When I bought the property, the basement was metered-out (both…

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l_studio

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

Separating garden apartment from 2nd and 3rd floors/enclosing stairs.

I am looking for ways to separate our garden apartment from the 2nd and 3rd floor owners duplex. Currently, when you walk in on the…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

curiositykilledthecat

in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago

Landlord seeking broker for Windsor Terrace rental

We have always found our own tenants, as we appreciate learning about candidates through the process. However, our situation has changed and we don’t have…

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Updated 6 years and 2 months ago

daroogle

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

Cast iron railing panels

6 panels in all designed for a short stoop. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/d/hoboken-vintage-cast-iron-railing-panels/6962091874.html [20190822_085409](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:cbhu:20190822_085409.jpg.jpg)

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