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BigGuy22
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
End table - Mint Condition - $150
Beautiful Pier 1 end table for sale -Great for sofa end table or bedroom end table -Will match any decor -Can hold plates, drinks, remotes,…
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BigGuy22
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Large Sectional Sofa Mint Condition w/ Recliners FOR SALE - $999
We are selling our Sofa. Pics are attached. It is barely used, we are moving and we cannot bring it with us unfortunately. If you’re…
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brooklyngal888
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Left Over Bath tubs for sale (New) - $400 (Includes drains)
4 brand new never used Kohler Archer k-1123-0 bath tubs with drains (Clearflo k-7272) for sale. Each tub was originally purchased for $665, each drain…
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jlqnsny
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 6 months ago
How to confirm a house built in 1920s has a garage
The house we bought was built in 1920s and it currently does not have a garage. Information on DOB website did not show garage. However,…
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chestnut
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Need an radiant heat installer
Already tried Gateway whose receptionist says they’re too busy to come look at the job. Any other recommendations? Thanks!
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flutang
in Lawyers and legal service 10 years and 6 months ago
Lawyer for Easement dispute
Looking for an affordable real estate attorney who does good work who can help with quick turnaround on an easement issue in Brooklyn. Recommendations?
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Code for building metal deck -- please help!!
We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…
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pfmnyc
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 7 months ago
Maintenance Contract for Forced Air and Mini-Split
Hello dear Brownstoners – Looking for someone to maintain our HVAC system. We recently installed a Fujitsu mini split system on the top (4th) floor…
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mag
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Like Kind Property
I own a legal two family house and am thinking of selling it, buying a legal three. The three family house is of lesser value,…
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shbrooklyn
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Looking for garbage & cleaning person for small coop bulding
Hi, I live in a self managed 10 unit brownstone (5 floors) in Park Slope. We are currently looking for someone to do our garbage…
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lockjam
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Are you thinking of using Vanderbilt Brownstones Kitchens and Baths?
Don’t. They used to be Clinton Hill Design & Build, also referred to on this forum as CHDB. I used them to renovate my brownstone,…
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brandonser
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
American Water sewer Line insurance program
I had to re-post after my original post in 2013\. I mentioned that I had the insurance for several of my investment homes and had…
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Code for building metal deck -- please help!!
We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Deck Regulations
Planning to build a deck. I was told that the sides of a wooden deck must be at least 3ft from adjacent properties. Seems to…
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pkudder
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
A General Contractor and Master Craftsman - recommendation
I enthusiastically recommend JC Martin Renovation. He did several projects for us in FG. Not only is he professional and knowledgeable; he is someone who…
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lakethoreau
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 6 months ago
Need pocket shutters for old Victorian
In need of multiple pairs. If you have any, please let me know. Thank you.
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Augustiner
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
why salt is not a good idea
… photo taken yesterday at City Hall
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bedstuytownhouse
in Tile 10 years and 6 months ago
Penny round expert installer? Looking for referrals
Hi brownstoners, Looking for recos for a tile contractor that is an expert in installing penny round tile. Nothing worse than seeing the seams on…
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sobrooklyn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
Need a welder
Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.
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larryg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Full Brownstone Facade Restoration
Just got a proposal for brownstone façade restoration including cornice repair and paint, railing scrape and repaint and sidewalk bridge for upwards of $90,000\. Building…
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