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Brooklynnative

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Brownstoner Search Engine Sucks

I’ve been trying to use the Property Search on Brownstoner and find it really frustrating. People in Bushwick list their apartments under the Park Slope.…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

rhjmem

in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago

Too Cold to Pour Concrete

Is it too cold to pour a concrete driveway. If not any suggestions so it is done properly?

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

bkres

in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago

Side yard setback in R5?

Hi, My question is regarding 20’x100′ vacant lot which is located in the center of a block in R5 zone, the majority of the houses…

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whomever

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

Asbestos removal

Hi. I just bought a brownstone in bed-stuy. The Con Ed guy was over to wire up the meters; he looked around and said “you…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

redbrick

in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago

Request for recommendations / proposals for building a roof deck

Dear Brownstoner Community, I am planning on building a roof deck on a North Slope Co-Op building (5 unit brownstone in landmark district). The deck…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

fitch

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Soy Gel

Does anyone know a local place where I am able to buy Soy Gel or must it be purchased online only? Thanks! fitch

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 10 months ago

It this railing something the DOB would accept for sign off?

Se attached. The drawings we filed do not include a deck so this is something I’m contemplating myself (this is a picture form another rebuilding).…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

mrshankly

in Radiators 10 years and 10 months ago

Radiator recommendation?

Hi all, we’re looking to add radiators back into our apartment. They were originally removed by the previous owners (too warm) so the hookups are…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

dancingal

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Water damage on Parquet Floor

I had a bathtub leak over the holiday and need to have my floor repaired. Would appreciate any advise. Has anyone used Stafford Eliott recently?…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

Brooklynnative

in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago

Huge Renovation

Hi all, I’m about to embark on a huge renovation of a formerly rent controlled apartment on 2nd street. The tenants had been there since…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

guikazoid

in Construction 10 years and 10 months ago

How many additional stories can I build?

How do I determine how high I can build?

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alfredsutton

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Water heater leaks or shows signs of condensation?

If you are facing the same problem, then First of all, You should turn off the water supply valve, power supply or gas supply to…

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alfredsutton

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Water heater leaks or shows signs of condensation?

If you are facing the same problem, then First of all, You should turn off the water supply valve, power supply or gas supply to…

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ny11231

in Flooring 11 years ago

Best brand engineered wood?

Looking for recommendations for brands of engineered wood. Thanks.

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

drbrooklyn

in Flooring 11 years ago

Engineered Wood

Has anyone installed Somerset Wide plank Engineered wood? Has it help up?

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago

oil tank - backyard or front yard?

Where are oil tanks normally located – the front of a house or backyard? Specifically, in Bay Ridge on a block of attached townhouses from…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

mayjune

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago

Plumber for New Hot Water Heater?

Hello- I have been looking into purchasing a new hot water heater. Lowes is hot water heater + $500 installation. So I am considering my…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

cbzee

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

Plumbing follow-up : through the ceiling

Hi again, Thanks to those of you who responded to my post the other day asking about ceiling or floor access to repair bathroom plumbing.…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

ventilated

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month ago

Thermostatic Mixing Valves

Is there a way to add a thermostatic mixing valve outside the shower wall? I’m asking on behalf of an elderly friend living in a…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

greensqbld

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago

Looking for a Steam Heating Guru

Hi there, We have a 4 family building and have been struggling with an unbalanced steam boiler and heating system. I’ve debated trying a few…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

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