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perelenx

in About Brooklyn 14 years and 2 months ago

542 St Marks Apartments

Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any background info on the 542 St Marks (Crown Heights) Apartments? I see that they’re back on the market after…

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Goatcrapp

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 2 months ago

sound abatement windows?

sound abatement… sound control… etc.   I’m looking to install new windows on the street face of my ground floor (still the older single pane in…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

realestate

in Doors 14 years and 2 months ago

Front door window treatment - modern style/old brownstone

We’re gut renovating a brownstone in a modern style (it was a wreck when purchased) but preserving the very few original details that were left…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

dz9001

in Building Code 14 years and 2 months ago

Adding a full bathroom in the cellar

We just purchased an one family house in Queens, and we are thinking for putting a full bathroom (including shower) in the cellar for guest…

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dweinkrant

in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 3 months ago

Carpet Tile (e.g., FLOR) vs. Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

What is the advantage of carpet tile? Is it more difficult to care for than regular carpeting?

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

landofenchantment

in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 2 months ago

Rec for broker

I just noticed the ad for Temple Morrow on the front page–our old broker Chris Kohler just joined that company!  We just celebrated our second…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

vixg123

in Construction 14 years and 3 months ago

Contractor recommendation needed

Hi all, I am looking for a recommendation for a contractor for a kitchen renovation in a loft apartment. My husband is a fashion designer…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

sakeboy

in Architecture 14 years and 3 months ago

Anyone happy with an architect for C of O conversion?

I’ve followed all the forum links so far on referrals… looking for an owner who is happy with the architect they hired to draw up…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

man_2

in Co-Op Related 14 years and 2 months ago

Coop Share Stock Certificate

I bought into an HDFC coop in Harlem about 19 months ago.  I paid off my small loan in July 2011 and a still waiting…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

lagniappe

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago

Renovation Financing

I currently live in CG in a condo and am looking to purchase a townhouse to accommodate my expanding family.  Given our budget, it is…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

coopking

in Doors 14 years and 2 months ago

Does anyone have a good door installing contractor?

I want to replace the entry door from the common hallway into my coop apartment. I know exactly what door to get I just need…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

adb

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago

Bell Contracting-good? Stanley the Carpenter - bad.

Has anyone had experience with Brooklyn based contractor Bell Contracting? We’re looking to do stucco on the back of our house. I can warn you…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

marvin

in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago

can anyone give me the history of 170 new york ave bklyn ny?

can anyone give me information on 170 new york ave. ive been living there for over 30 yrs. and would like to know some history.…

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man_2

in Co-Op Related 14 years and 2 months ago

Coop Share Stock Certificate

I bought into an HDFC coop in Harlem about 19 months ago.  I paid off my small loan in July 2011 and a still waiting…

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starfish11040

in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago

question about tenant complaining about contractor noise

I’ve had a painter coming in each day for the last two days starting about 8 am. The tenants below that apartment are complaining about…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

sarahbrooklyn

in Fire 14 years and 3 months ago

Move firebell for sprinkler system

We have a multifamily brownstone that was recently renovated. We have a sprinkler system throughout the building and an exterior red fire bell. The red bell was…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

Hardcharger

in Heating 14 years and 5 months ago

Radiators not heating.

Ok on wednesday I ran the steam for over 40 minutes in our five story brownstone.  I had everyone check their radiators for heat.  Everyone…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

lee2468

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 3 months ago

Small patio work - Bay Ridge

I have a slate patio in my front yard and I would like to extend it an additional 4′ X 9′ to cover dirt where…

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housepoor

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 3 months ago

Is a deck subject to 30 ft. rear setback rules?

I am thinking about adding a deck off my parlor floor. The existing extension is 30 ft off the rear property line, in line with…

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ctk

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 3 months ago

Turning small bathroom into a wet room...need advice

Looking for advice about whether and how to do this. Interested in hearing from people who have done this.

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