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jerry45
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Filing for MCI
Just finished major renovation on multifamily house including all mechanical systems and got bldg. down to 5 family with 2 remaining RS tenants (3 market…
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1ststreetmom
in Glass 13 years and 10 months ago
replacing scratched glass in old storm windows
We have the original brownstone windows in our house and storm windows that were added a long time ago. We just want to replace the…
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yanks21
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Trouble with entry double doors- suggestions?
We have old painted wood brownstone double doors for the front entry to our brownstone, pretty standard. When it rains or gets really humid,…
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bedstuy06
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Getting Rid of Door Mouldings?
Hello Brownstoners, We’re looking for salvaged door mouldings, corner blocks (either bullseye of rosette) and floor blocks. Anyone getting rid of any? Thanks!
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brklynj
in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago
Mr. Slim ductless air conditioning
We are looking for a HVAC company to price and install Mitsubishi Mr. Slim split-ductless air conditioning in our home. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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malamu
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for a structural/architectural engineer?
Hi all…I need a qualified, reliable, and reasonably priced structural/architectural engineer for some balcony work for a 15-unit condo. Not just an architect, an engineer…I…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
how about roses
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbbf98c858a4-.jpg white and yellow roses started popping
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
how about these peonies?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba78d57d663-.jpg peonies, irises, lilacs hitting their prime…roses to follow
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jerry45
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Filing for MCI
Just finished major renovation on multifamily house including all mechanical systems and got bldg. down to 5 family with 2 remaining RS tenants (3 market…
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malamu
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for a structural/architectural engineer?
Hi all…I need a qualified, reliable, and reasonably priced structural/architectural engineer for some balcony work for a 15-unit condo. Not just an architect, an engineer…I…
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thwackamole
in Mortgage 13 years and 10 months ago
So Long -- Off To Harlem!
I’ve followed Brownstoner for 6 years, and almost bought a house across the street from him. I’ve enjoyed my three decades in Brooklyn, but at…
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drd
in Zoning 13 years and 10 months ago
Can i convert 1st fl & basement to duplex in an existing 2 family house?
What is involved in the process? What is allowed in the basement as a duplex?
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Bigplans
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Finished renovation, need construction inspection, what is fastest way to get going on C of O?
Enter Your Question Just finished gut reno of Brownstone on Sixth Ave. It is my job at this point to persue getting construction inspection (other…
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m926bk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
FHA Loan - From the Seller's Point of View
Is there any reason why, from a seller’s point of view, an offer with an FHA backed loan is less desirable than an offer with…
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starfish11040
in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago
Problem with neighbor. How should I handle it?
I own a brownstone on a block in Park Slope which slopes down from the Park. When it rains hard, water flows down from one…
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klarkash
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
What's difference between "multi-family" and Class A buildings?
Basic question – are “Class A” buildings the same thing as 2- or 3, etc., family buildings? If they are different, is it possible to…
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kiki
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Need help with water damaged joist on frame house
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbd49b3e6c2d-.jpg The abandoned house next door to me is slowly being dismantled by the city. They are not going to tear it down completely because…
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kissiffer4
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Building a roof deck - Should we obtain roof rights as well?
So, we live on the top floor of our brownstone building (in what is soon to be designated as a historic block) and would like…
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