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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 11 years and 1 month ago

Left Over Bath tubs for sale (New) - $400 (Includes drains)

4 brand new never used Kohler Archer k-1123-0 bath tubs with drains (Clearflo k-7272) for sale. Each tub was originally purchased for $665, each drain…

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jlqnsny

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 1 month ago

How to confirm a house built in 1920s has a garage

The house we bought was built in 1920s and it currently does not have a garage. Information on DOB website did not show garage. However,…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

chestnut

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

Need an radiant heat installer

Already tried Gateway whose receptionist says they’re too busy to come look at the job. Any other recommendations? Thanks!

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flutang

in Lawyers and legal service 11 years and 1 month ago

Lawyer for Easement dispute

Looking for an affordable real estate attorney who does good work who can help with quick turnaround on an easement issue in Brooklyn. Recommendations?

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

lz26

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago

Code for building metal deck -- please help!!

We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

pfmnyc

in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 1 month ago

Maintenance Contract for Forced Air and Mini-Split

Hello dear Brownstoners – Looking for someone to maintain our HVAC system. We recently installed a Fujitsu mini split system on the top (4th) floor…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

mag

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Like Kind Property

I own a legal two family house and am thinking of selling it, buying a legal three. The three family house is of lesser value,…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

shbrooklyn

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Looking for garbage & cleaning person for small coop bulding

Hi, I live in a self managed 10 unit brownstone (5 floors) in Park Slope. We are currently looking for someone to do our garbage…

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lockjam

in Construction 14 years and 5 months ago

Are you thinking of using Vanderbilt Brownstones Kitchens and Baths?

Don’t.  They used to be Clinton Hill Design & Build, also referred to on this forum as CHDB.  I used them to renovate my brownstone,…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

brandonser

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

American Water sewer Line insurance program

I had to re-post after my original post in 2013\. I mentioned that I had the insurance for several of my investment homes and had…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

lz26

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago

Code for building metal deck -- please help!!

We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…

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basementbound

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago

Deck Regulations

Planning to build a deck. I was told that the sides of a wooden deck must be at least 3ft from adjacent properties. Seems to…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

pkudder

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago

A General Contractor and Master Craftsman - recommendation

I enthusiastically recommend JC Martin Renovation. He did several projects for us in FG. Not only is he professional and knowledgeable; he is someone who…

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lakethoreau

in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago

Need pocket shutters for old Victorian

In need of multiple pairs. If you have any, please let me know. Thank you.

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Augustiner

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

why salt is not a good idea

… photo taken yesterday at City Hall

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

bedstuytownhouse

in Tile 11 years and 1 month ago

Penny round expert installer? Looking for referrals

Hi brownstoners, Looking for recos for a tile contractor that is an expert in installing penny round tile. Nothing worse than seeing the seams on…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

sobrooklyn

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 2 months ago

Need a welder

Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

larryg

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 6 months ago

Full Brownstone Facade Restoration

Just got a proposal for brownstone façade restoration including cornice repair and paint, railing scrape and repaint and sidewalk bridge for upwards of $90,000\. Building…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

no-permits

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

extermination/pest control supply

when i DIY, i go to midwood exterminating supply on nostrand but he’s closed all week for passover. there’s another place called national that i’ve…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

catbk

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

Need recommendation for floor refinishing plus linoleum installation

Hi. We’re finally thinking about re-finishing floors, after a many-years hippie-style one-project-at-a-time renovation. (I don’t recommend it!). In addition, we’d like to install linoleum (actual…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

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