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nednedx

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Dog poop and street litter

Previous to living in Brownstone Brooklyn, I lived in high rises in BK and NYC…and never noticed as much street litter or dog poop on…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Sidewalk Repairs

I own a 5 family non owner occupied brownstone and several sections of the sidewalk being lifted and cracked by tree roots and need to…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Digging backyard - pouring/creating below-ground cellar/bunker

I was wondering if anyone has dug (or know if it’s legal to dig) their backyard and basically build a finished cellar /bunker. Below grade,…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

nintzk86

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Property Tax Research - Buildings that have changed tax classes

I am doing some property tax research on buildings that have changed their tax classes and how this impacted their assessed value. I am particularly…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

nintzk86

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Property Tax Research - Buildings that have changed tax classes

I am doing some property tax research on buildings that have changed their tax classes and how this impacted their assessed value. I am particularly…

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citizenjane

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Advice for DIY child-friendly backyard design?

Dear neighbors, Do you have any advice for a back yard landscape design that is safe for 2 toddlers? We are dealing with a 2’…

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rhlvizmdcumfzd

in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago

5" cast iron balusters

We have two new (primed) 5″ cast balusters for sale. Our iron workman miscalculated how many he would need for the stoop railing so we…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

The worst real estate deal ever in Park Slope?

I am looking to buy my first apartment in Brooklyn and came across 393 Prospect Ave. a couple of months ago. Based on the list…

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smileyface

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Exterior Door Casing/Trim

Hey I noticed that my brownstone exterior door (parlor) is missing the decorative spindle like casing. My contractor isn’t able to find anyone and was…

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santos

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Pocket Doors repair

This work was done by us before and after pocket doors [20200303_162041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ui8k:20200303_162041.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

nednedx

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Dog poop and street litter

Previous to living in Brownstone Brooklyn, I lived in high rises in BK and NYC…and never noticed as much street litter or dog poop on…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

free 5 gallons of water based bona gym floor finish

i have a five gallon can of high gloss bona gym floor finish, water based. it is unopened but about 10 years old. a floor…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Pocket Doors repair

This work was done by us before and after pocket doors [20200303_162041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ui8k:20200303_162041.jpg.jpg)

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Sidewalk Repairs

I own a 5 family non owner occupied brownstone and several sections of the sidewalk being lifted and cracked by tree roots and need to…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

free 5 gallons of water based bona gym floor finish

i have a five gallon can of high gloss bona gym floor finish, water based. it is unopened but about 10 years old. a floor…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

FREE 500 plus feet of 18AWG/8 Conductor Control or communications Cable

i have 500 plus feet of 18 AWG/8 conductor control wire. this wire is shielded in gray mylar and aluminum. it is some sort of…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

FREE 500 plus feet of 18AWG/8 Conductor Control or communications Cable

i have 500 plus feet of 18 AWG/8 conductor control wire. this wire is shielded in gray mylar and aluminum. it is some sort of…

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citizenjane

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

How to prune rose bushes this year?

Hi all, With the early “spring” and unclear timeline for when cold weather will subside for good, how are you planning to trim your rose…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

sprinkler system requirement in a 4 family house (2 floors)

the last CO is from the 1950s. the house was originally built in 1920s. there is not a sprinkler system in the property now. However,…

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salcovarrubias

in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago

Basement Flooding

Hello. Last summer we had a water main break 4 blocks away. No biggie, I thought, my water service was not disrupted. Well, DEP came…

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Updated 5 years and 8 months ago

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