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suzy
in Masonry 12 years ago
looking to replace/ repair retaining wall
At least one section of the retaining wall keeping our yard from tumbling into the yard next door is in bad shape, and we’d like…
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ajeb
in Legal 12 years ago
legal rights on lot line windows/ landmarking a building
Hi, Our 4 condo free standing warehouse building, over 100 years old, has windows on both sides, on lot lines. The empty lot next door…
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starfish11040
in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago
witholding part of security deposit due to tenant leaving a messy apartment
I’m just wondering what the general practice is. One of my tenants just moved out today. She left the apartment very messy. The floors are…
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deanreno
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Western Electric box w/ wires on the back of our house?
We’re in the process of a major renovation that includes an extension to the back of our townhouse. Unfortunately there is a Western Electric box…
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deanreno
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Western Electric box w/ wires on the back of our house?
We’re in the process of a major renovation that includes an extension to the back of our townhouse. Unfortunately there is a Western Electric box…
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housepoor
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Pressure Balance Valve problems
Hi…I have a pressure balance valve in my shower — the type with a single temperature control and a separate valve to control amount of…
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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Upgrading Electrical Panel
Good Morning, We are renovating a 2-family brownstone and wanted to bring out electrical panel up to code. I have heard that the new City…
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ditmaspark
in Radiators 12 years and 1 month ago
re-installing rads after new flooring
we’re heading toward new flooring on entire 1st floor. 5 radiators will come out…while i’m at it, thought i’d send them out to have blasted…
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BklynDahl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Legal (and neighborly) responsibility re: waterproofing basement
A neighbor in an adjoining brownstone recently waterproofed his basement (building a french drain or some sort of similar system digging a deep trench against…
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 12 years ago
parking spot wanted in cobble hill
indoor or outdoor. flexible on price. must fit SUV. contact oliver[at]chillpoint.com
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 12 years ago
parking spot wanted in cobble hill
indoor or outdoor. flexible on price. must fit SUV. contact oliver[at]chillpoint.com
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theoperadiva
in For Sale 12 years ago
FS: Brand new in box DCS 48 inch backguard and shelf $250 OBO
Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…
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theoperadiva
in For Sale 12 years ago
FS: Brand new in box DCS 48 inch backguard and shelf $250 OBO
Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…
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xchx
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Bricks/pavers
Does anyone have a pile of bricks or other pavers sitting around that they’d like to get rid of? Thinking of building a patio this…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Portland cerment stoop needs repair
I have a portland cerment stoop (see attached photo) the tiles are coming out what should I use to put them back in? There is…
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abw01
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Installing Window Boxes on 3 & 4th floor windows
I have 7 window flower boxes which I need bolted to the facade, flush with the window sill back windows: 1/ea on 3 & 4th…
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housepoor
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Pressure Balance Valve problems
Hi…I have a pressure balance valve in my shower — the type with a single temperature control and a separate valve to control amount of…
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brooklyn11215
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Brownstone Faced Restoration
I have a 4 story brownstone and have been soliciting quotes to do the work. There isn’t much detail except for some rock face band…
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