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deano
in Insulation 13 years and 3 months ago
In search of an Insulation contractor...
I’m in need of a firm who can apply spray foam insulation into some floors that are currently opened up. The catch is that it’s…
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ame_raleed
in Landscaping 13 years and 3 months ago
Moving One Pallet of Stone - Need recommendations!
I would like to move one pallet of stone from Brooklyn Heights to Crown Heights. I am looking for someone who can do it for…
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ednabuttercup
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Noises - help! I'm going slowly insane
Hi everyone! We live near a supermarket. From 6 AM to midnight, they have A/C or something running that makes a very loud and constant…
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putnam
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
Will the Euro-drop impact real estate in Bed-Stuy?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb4f4ff8a510-.jpg Seems like a stretch to think how the trouble in Greece may lower the Euro and impact Bed-Stuy, but do you think it will?…
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srsmith77
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 4 months ago
Contemplating move to Crown Heights
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Crown Heights with our baby, but we are curious about what others think of the ‘hood. We…
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theoperadiva
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 3 months ago
No C of O and no I-Card - will we need to get a C of O before we'll be granted permits to renovate?
We’re buying a brownstone that needs a gut and we plan to do everything by the books. The house is listed for tax purposes as…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
How to remove old cabinet pulls?
Hello friends, I am replacing old cabinet pulls, but the previous owners painted the cabinets without removing the pulls first. They are now painted to…
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snappyglitter
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 3 months ago
Am I getting robbed here or what???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb51319baf6e-.jpg I’m fuming over my latest electric bill. How can this possibly be??? Is everyone getting charges like this??? My “supply charges” come to $24.22.…
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poise
in Foundation 13 years and 3 months ago
Permits for waterproofing foundation
My contractor proposes to waterproof my foundation. A trench wil be dug for this purpose. According to the DOB website, a trench 5 feet or…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago
Identify This Desk???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f67e938711a7-.jpg Hi, Can anyone identify who makes this laptop desk? I found the picture but couldn’t find where it was from. Thanks for the help!
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greencat
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Unfinished Hickory floors?
Hi Brownstoners, I’m thinking about buying unfinished Hickory floors (there is a good deal at Lumber Liquidators), but I heard they are hard to sand…
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Goatcrapp
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Cogeneration boilers
We’re contemplating making the move to gas, for our boiler. I can of course go with a straight conversion, or I can explore one of…
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AndrewLuke
in Zoning 13 years and 3 months ago
Buying a Residence in a Manufacturing zon
I keep seeing houses on my current quest that fall in M1 zones. First they were in East Williamsburg – now I am seeing them…
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arkachic
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking to rent out my apartment (that i own)- what should i require in a tenant?
My husband and I put an ad on craigslist this weekend to rent our apartment and to our surprise were flooded with responses. We already…
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poise
in Foundation 13 years and 3 months ago
Permits for waterproofing foundation
My contractor proposes to waterproof my foundation. A trench wil be dug for this purpose. According to the DOB website, a trench 5 feet or…
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andersonwindow
in Security 13 years and 3 months ago
Basement window wells
If you’re thinking about remodeling your house then one aspect you should consider would be safety. After you’re done choosing new fabrics and matching colors…
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greencat
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Maple flooring?
Are there any particularly issues around Maple as a floor choice (vs. Oak for example)? (WIll be for a rental..) Many thanks! Catherine
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ednabuttercup
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Noises - help! I'm going slowly insane
Hi everyone! We live near a supermarket. From 6 AM to midnight, they have A/C or something running that makes a very loud and constant…
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