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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Permits

My next door is changing the concrete in his driveway that he and another neighbor share. He might build a new stoop and change the…

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classc1

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Brownstone with no C of O listed as 1-fam-want to use as 2

Hi, I’m thinking of buying a 2-story with garden Brownstone listed as a 1-family building. There is no C of O. It will be used…

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bbrc

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Choosing the right architect and/or contractor?

We are about to close on a 2-family townhouse that is in livable condition, but has a long list of updates and renovations we are…

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firsthouse

in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago

beautiful set of 6 oversized wood doors for sale

gorgeous carved details, old mirrors on 2 of the doors. More Photos upon request. Located in bed stuy. [Doors](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZOOD:doors.jpg.jpg)

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Replacing old gas heat boiler please recommend intaller no ads.

Gas heat furnace (baseboard heating) install. I’m looking to replace my old gas heat boiler in nyc and am hoping for an honest recommendation. I…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Mosquito

Every time I go outside of our door I get multiple mosquito bites. What is everyone doing to deter/kill mosquitos around the stoop and front…

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tutorialsexpertsus

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Front Garden Installation

Hi Brownstoners – We are looking to break up some of the concrete in our front areaway and install a small tree bed. Does anyone…

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talltyler

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

What is this called?

I believe that this is an original feature of this brownstone. What is this called? Thank you. [0908191234](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:fzN2:0908191234.jpg.jpg)

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tyson.lewis

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

DOB requirements for gas boiler replacement and cost estimate

This is my first post on your forum and looking forward to all replies. My aunt is thinking about replacing an older gas boiler after…

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windsorT

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Sidewalk violation/new water main

We just received a sidewalk violation from the City. I’ve heard recommendations to wait and let the city have it fixed as well as recommendations…

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Master Plvmber

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

56° this morning in NYC.

I guess now is the time to start dealing with the boiler or those banging pipes and radiators. I love steam heat but the problems…

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kimthorn10

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Security camera door chime combo for 3 family building

Has anyone found a good door chime/security camera combo that would work to allow for 3 different bells to ring from the outside entry on…

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Ditmiss

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

How I finally dealt (and maybe won) with my professional musician neighbor

Some time ago I asked here if anyone had any suggestion how to deal with a professional musician neighbor who has been practicing all the…

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jserpico

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Help on DOB electrical inspection

This is about the placement of an electrical receptables in the kitchen island. It seems that DOB requires receptacles to placed on the sides of…

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jaywhy

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Looking for carpenter with some design acumen for built in shelves

I’m looking for recommendations for a good, reasonable carpenter for some built in cabinets and custom shelving for an existing cabinet for my house. We…

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overhear

in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago

REPOST: Sources for nice-looking triple-track storm windows

Reposting … We’ve restored the wood windows on our 1880’s house a few years ago and now we’re looking to replace some of the old…

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tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Sprinkler inspection in small 7 unit condominium

Hi, I just recently moved into a small condo of 7 units in bushwick/Bedford Stuyvesant. We have sprinkler system installed in our condo by sponsor.…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Airplane noise?

Has anyone noticed an increase in airplane and helicopter noise throughout the day and night around prospect park?

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firsthouse

in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago

Full set of window shutters for sale

I have a full set of window shutters from my brownstone available for sale. Most are already partially stripped. Photos available. Email me at sbhaskel@gmail.com.

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hectorhauck

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Custom Shutters for Brownstone

My wife and I are in the market for custom pocket shutters made for a window in our house in Bed Stuy. Can anyone recommend…

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