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brooklynight
in Zoning 12 years and 10 months ago
New Contruction covered up side of my brownstown and all windows
Hello Everyone, Im new to this very informative forum and I have a question regarding steps to procede with my issues. Three years ago the…
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hpk4871
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 10 months ago
Individual Rights in a Co-op
I own in a small walk-up with about 8 owners. A couple of owners have been late and delinquent in their monthly maintenance, making the…
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SG
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
For Sale: Metal Spiral Stair with Oak Treads - $675
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502e7ae4d0b85-.jpg Metal Spiral Stair with 30″ wide Oak treads, was set up with 13 treads at 8.75″ rise, but is adjustable. Currently disassembled and ready…
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nancy sullivqn
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
GFCI receptacle, can 2 be installed in same box? Help Electricians!
I installed two double GFCI outlets in the same box coming off the same hot and nuetral. only the first one works down the line(daisy…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Convert from (Store + 2 Family ) in M1-2 to 2 Family
I’d like to convert a Store+2Family mixed use building in an M1-2 zone into a 2 family (strictly residential use). Is it possible to convert…
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AllisonMW
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago
ISO Painter for Fire Escape
Hello, we need the fire escape on our building to be painted and do not know where to look for people who do this kind…
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sd
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Question for all you code junkies out there -- Deck depth greater than 8'?
The DOB nixed our 10-foot deck, saying it could only be 8 feet deep. The way I read the code, it can extend 8 feet…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen faucet, low water pressure?
Hello all, My kitche faucet puts out very low water pressure, I have even replaced the airrator on the thing and still very little to…
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11231
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Time Warner v. Verizon Internet High Speed Service?
Which better, faster? Thanks.
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burnttoast
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 10 months ago
Owners use in rent stabilized building-- lawyer recommendations?
I was looking to see if anyone had any recommendations to share for a laywer who has an expertise in the area of owner…
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greencat
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinancing investment property
Hi brownstoners, I have an investment property that I bought about 6 years ago, and has an interest only loan for another 4 years. My…
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dbcoops
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking for Old Boiler - Will pay toward cost of New One
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d48085d5e3-.jpg IF anyone is interested in upgrading and replacing their old boiler – depending on year/model – I have an offer. If you have a…
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greencat
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinancing investment property
Hi brownstoners, I have an investment property that I bought about 6 years ago, and has an interest only loan for another 4 years. My…
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northslopeneighbor
in Exteriors 12 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for terra cotta restoration/repair on facade
Can anyone recommend a firm(s) with experience with or knowledge of restoration/repair to terra cotta tiles on a brownstone facade? Don’t expect there to be…
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starfish11040
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
need small concrete job - recommendation?
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone, a handyman type, who will do a small concrete job. It includes: 1. filling an area of 4 x…
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brooklynmaterials
in Furniture 12 years and 10 months ago
Antique dental / dentist cabinet for sale - excellent condition
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d0e72bce95-.jpg We are selling our antique dental cabinet. It is solid wood with glass door fronts, mirror at back of countertop. Plenty of little drawers…
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brooklynmaterials
in Furniture 12 years and 10 months ago
Antique dental / dentist cabinet for sale - excellent condition
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d0e72bce95-.jpg We are selling our antique dental cabinet. It is solid wood with glass door fronts, mirror at back of countertop. Plenty of little drawers…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Block and Lot file at the DOB -- feasibility of conversion
Am looking to negotiate with seller on a property, and trying to evaluate feasibility of converting a 2fam+store in M1-2 zoning into a strict 2-family.…
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