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windmill
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Burnham or Weil McLain (what brand boiler do you recommend?)
We’re looking to replace our 175,000 BTU boiler in Brooklyn. We have a few differing price quotes, but they don’t differ as much as the…
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huesos
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
RSS Twilight Zone: Help!
OK, perhaps I’m an idiot, but I cannot seem to get a functioning RSS feed of all Forum posts. I’ve tried various versions of the…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Solution to where to park bikes
Click here: Underground Bicycle Parking Systems in Japan – YouTube
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parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Custom Wood Storm Door
Any first hand recommendations on someone (or specific Millworks) who will make and install a custom wood outer storm door?
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Alan
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
3 Family
We’re considering the conversion of a 4 story/2 family row house property into a 3 family – with a garden apt, duplex and top floor…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Abdul Construction?
Hi all, Our building is considering using these folks for some facade work and we can’t seem to find any reviews online for them. Does…
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jlegros
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
antique sideboard FS $200 OBO
I’m asking $200 or best offer for this antique sideboard. It measures ~54?w x 21.5?D x 39?H. This is the perfect solution for a catchall…
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jlegros
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
antique sideboard FS $200 OBO
I’m asking $200 or best offer for this antique sideboard. It measures ~54?w x 21.5?D x 39?H. This is the perfect solution for a catchall…
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slopette
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Failed electrical inspection - now what??
We just completed our first apartment purchase/renovation and failed our electrical inspection pretty spectacularly. Basically, the electrician made a gigantic mistake and now we have…
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jp2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Zoning Question
I am considering a rear yard addition and have conflicting opinions from two architects I have spoken with. Its a two family, two story plus…
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stickerhappy
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Selling few slabs of reclaimed bowling lane, leftover from project- workbench?
Got a few 10′ long sections of bowling lane wood leftover from a project. Each is 10′ by 3.5′ wide by about 2″ thick. $200…
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stickerhappy
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Selling few slabs of reclaimed bowling lane, leftover from project- workbench?
Got a few 10′ long sections of bowling lane wood leftover from a project. Each is 10′ by 3.5′ wide by about 2″ thick. $200…
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jaimekarate
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
LOOKING FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR & ARCHITECT IN 1
We are looking to add stairs between our two floors. Someone recently mentioned that they have heard of GC’s that also have an architectural background…
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basementbound
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Can anybody recommend a reliable contractor?
Looking for a contractor for townhouse/brownstone renovation in Brooklyn that is resonably priced. Please inlcude your experience with them.
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huesos
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
RSS Twilight Zone: Help!
OK, perhaps I’m an idiot, but I cannot seem to get a functioning RSS feed of all Forum posts. I’ve tried various versions of the…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Question about violations
WHat is the difference between an OPEN violation and an ACTIVE violation? I’m waiting to close on a 2 family where there are two OPEN…
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YoungJean
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Broker Recommendation, or How I Sold in PLG and Bought in Park Slope
Everyone I know who is looking to buy or sell in Brooklyn goes to Erin and Ari of Housebywe, so when it was time for…
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jp2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Zoning Question
I am considering a rear yard addition and have conflicting opinions from two architects I have spoken with. Its a two family, two story plus…
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