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bydesign
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
sticky subletting situation
Trying to help a friend out with a sticky subletting situation – see below for her explanation – would love some insight! ___________________________________________________________________________ I’ve had…
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bkjl
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Neighbors overgrown tree damage garage
I’m in the process of purchasing a home in Bay Ridge. The rear neighbor’s overgrown tree has damaged the detached 2 car garage in my…
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park_slope_boy
in Waste Management 14 years and 8 months ago
Recommend a good building maintenance company for a small 4-unit brownstone?
Can you gals/guys please help us (a small 4 unit brownstone) find a good maintenance company that handles the basics (trash, snow, periodic cleaning and…
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bklynv
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 10 months ago
Survey needed to get permit for a deck.
We live in a one family, 22′ wide, landmarked brownstone. We want to build a deck off of the back parlor floor. We got an…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Interior brick restoration referral needed
I need an exposed brick wall completely restored. It is in bad shape and need a trust worthy refferal who actually had work done to…
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kdl6769
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Basement sewage clean-up recommendation?
Next door neighbor’s sewage line is cracked and leaking into our basement through a shared wall. Can anyone recommend a cleaning service to remove sewage…
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skylightseeker
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Handyman Recommendations (Bed-Stuy)
Hi All, I am looking for a good handyman for some minor fixes needed around a house. Things like painting, staining, changing locks, etc. Any…
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charlottawestergren
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
lead testing
Can someone recommend a lead testing company. We are in a brownstone in fort greene. Thanks
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brooklyntoqueens
in Landmarks 11 years and 10 months ago
Notice of Completion
We sent a request for a Notice of Completion at the beginning of June but we still haven’t received any reply…how long does it usually…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Landmarks 11 years and 10 months ago
Notice of Completion
We sent a request for a Notice of Completion at the beginning of June but we still haven’t received any reply…how long does it usually…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Interior brick restoration referral needed
I need an exposed brick wall completely restored. It is in bad shape and need a trust worthy refferal who actually had work done to…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Bicycle Storage Room
I now live in a small 6 story co-op with 24 apartments. We have a bicycle storage room in our basement that is not used…
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carollann
in Soundproofing 13 years ago
Architect and structural engineer recommendation needed for roof deck redesign
Hello! I’m looking for recs for an architect and/or structural engineer to help my condo (16 unit) redesign our roof deck. The common roof deck…
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architerp
in Boiler Repair 11 years and 10 months ago
Steam Boiler Condensate Lines
I’m getting pricing from companies to drop my steam boiler condensate lines below the slab since I currently have only about 5 feet of clearance…
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yangw
in Walls and Interiors 11 years and 10 months ago
Trash between basement wall and sheetrock
We just closed on a three story brownstone house in Bed-Stuy. The house was already renovated, but I am making adjustments to it. I just…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Bicycle Storage Room
I now live in a small 6 story co-op with 24 apartments. We have a bicycle storage room in our basement that is not used…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Plaster brackets for sale
I have 10 of these listed on craigslist from a hoboken brownstone. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/4534266249.html
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mattborden
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Need ideas for my roof?
We have a lovely roof with some ugly mechanicals. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Carpenter recommendations are welcome…Cheaper ideas also…
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