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cak14
in Building Code 13 years ago
Evacuated from apartment
We live in Carroll Gardens on the 4th floor of a nice rental building. We love our apartment. A few months ago we noticed that…
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lake
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Contractor for rebuilding wood deck
We are aware that DOB requires an iron deck and that existing wood decks are not grandfathered but we think we still want to proceed…
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stickerhappy
in Lighting 13 years ago
Outdoor globe lighting- any recs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502500ddba8ed-.jpg We were looking for a couple of these types of lights to mount outside our front door near the top of the stoop– but…
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bigmissfrenchie
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
Air conditioner installation
Just purchased a new 12,000 BTU window A/C unit which I thought I could install on my own since I’d done the last one, but…
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sd
in Construction 13 years ago
3" by 10" beams in good condition available.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5027c94894f06-.jpg We are taking out 6 beams or joists size 3″ x 10″ (nominal) x 16.5 feet (actual length). Oriental Lumber in Brooklyn sells them…
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ernieg123
in Tile 13 years ago
How to sell / get rid of extra Daltile Suede Grey tiles 2x2 D182 22MS1P ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502563b92688e-.jpg We have a bit more than 1.5 boxes of brand new suede grey Daltiles tiles. Ech individual tile is 2″ x 2″, but they come…
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jparnass
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 3 months ago
Handyman Needed
Any recommendations? I’m looking for someone who can handle painting, some basic carpentry, basic plumbing (fix faucets, install disposal etc), and some basic electrical…
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breadbasket
in Architecture 13 years ago
Architect suggestions
Hi, I am currently in contract on a brownstone in Clinton Hill that needs a good amount of renovations – relocating kitchens and bathrooms,…
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edison
in Permits 13 years ago
Contractor let permits expire without notifying us...
Hi, We paid a contractor and his architect to file permits for us to convert two windows into doors, assumign they would do the work.…
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vttobk
in For Sale 13 years ago
Emtek Exterior Door Handle set for Sale - $250 o.b.o.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5026b56d98ff5-.jpg We bought an Emtek wrought steel mortise exterior door set that won’t work for us after all and I’d like to sell it. It…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Garden 13 years ago
Need recommendations for mason (redoing backyard)
Would greatly appreciate some recommendations from the Brownstoner community for a skilled mason to install patio and stone wall in our Brooklyn backyard. We already…
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600k4anapt
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago
I can afford a 600K apt with a large downpayment....
but am a student with no income so am looking at places with low carrying costs. I would love to live in Williamsburg (I like…
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alisonrand74
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Breukelen Maintenence
does any one have any experience with them and if so can you please advise? Thanks!
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parkslopecondo77
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago
Rental/Leasing Restrictions in Condos
Have any condos implemented any rental restrictions guidelines? We find that all banking questionaires ask about the #/% of units owner occupied vs. investor/rental and…
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hainspoint
in Taxes 13 years ago
J51 tax abatement changing drastically
I’m the treasurer of a small, self-managed coop and am wondering if any other folks have seen drastic changes in their J51 tax abatement? We…
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stickerhappy
in Lighting 13 years ago
Outdoor globe lighting- any recs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502500ddba8ed-.jpg We were looking for a couple of these types of lights to mount outside our front door near the top of the stoop– but…
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Amym718
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Off our rockers not to file?
We’re about to do some remodeling. Most of it falls well within the boundaries of what is permitted without filing. (A bathroom upgrade with all…
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breadbasket
in Architecture 13 years ago
Architect suggestions
Hi, I am currently in contract on a brownstone in Clinton Hill that needs a good amount of renovations – relocating kitchens and bathrooms,…
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