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egg
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
Storage loft
I am looking to purchase a 650sf 1BR condo built in 2006 that has a 200sf mezzanine (it is included in the FAR) with only…
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shjom
in Cellar 14 years and 1 month ago
Renting a large area of my basement as a painting studio
Hi I have a lot of room in my basement. The ceilings are around 8 feet tall and there are windows. I’d like to rent…
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kachuri999
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 2 months ago
parlor window gates, necessary?
Hi, my family and I are moving to Van Buren (&Throop) in Bed Stuy and I was wondering if anyone out there is familiar with…
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kachuri999
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
parlor door knobs - where to buy?
The doorknobs on our parlor doors are not the right ones. They’re actual knobs which prevent the doors from hiding in the wall openings (cheap/dumb…
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meme2
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
tenant and keys
We are finally able to replace all the cheap locks with high security locks. We are also fixing the door . I have chosen ASA…
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tracyjanenz
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago
Old factory sinks...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3b160c5a455-.jpg I’ve just bought two of these sinks. I want to reglaze and replumb them. Does anyone have experience with these trough sinks that could…
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xistent
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago
Mysterious Leak
Recently discovered a leak in our 2 story 100 year old brownstone (surprise). The leak appeared in the cieling on the first floor and I…
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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
ISO cabinet maker for built in bookcases
We’re thinking about getting built in cabinets/bookcases on each side of our parlor floor fireplace. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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sobrooklyn
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Using Parlor Floor for Events
Over the past few months, friends have requested use of my parlor floor to host 2 bridal showers and a wedding rehearsal dinner. I am…
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Carolinem
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago
benefits/ disadvantages to exclusive contract with Corcoran to rent my condo apt?
I’m moving out of my condo apartment in Clinton hill and am looking to rent it out. I’ve spoken to Corcoran who have encouraged me…
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nancy sullivqn
in Electricians 14 years and 3 months ago
Seeking econimical electrician to change out old breaker boxes
This is for a 3 family builiding. The 3, 30 year old electric breaker boxes are a brand which went out of buisness cause their…
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harlem121
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
Someone chained a bike to our gate blocking access for our tenants. What are our options? Thanks in advance.
Bikes
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8104012
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Leveling out floors...again
I posted this thread sometime ago: http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/jvVS8mxooaE=/leveling-floors Now, I’m looking for Recs on contractors to come out to give estimates for this kind of work. …
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angelat
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Door frame molding
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3716efe6ac3-.jpg Does any one know what period/style this door frame molding is?
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chillgirl
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 1 month ago
1418 Pacific Street
Does anyone know why this property at 1418 Pacific Street ( http://realestate.nytimes.com/… is still on the market after nearly 5 years? It first appeared on…
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Amy
in Appraisals 14 years and 1 month ago
CofO question for refinance of a 2 family used as 1
Our house has a 2 family CofO, and while we are using it as a 1 family, we made sure to keep a kitchen and…
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egg
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
Storage loft
I am looking to purchase a 650sf 1BR condo built in 2006 that has a 200sf mezzanine (it is included in the FAR) with only…
0
shjom
in Cellar 14 years and 1 month ago
Renting a large area of my basement as a painting studio
Hi I have a lot of room in my basement. The ceilings are around 8 feet tall and there are windows. I’d like to rent…
0
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