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wiley
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Outdoor Security Camera System
Hi All- seeking recommendations for a company to install a basic outdoor 3 camera security system. If anyone has had positive experiences to report please…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 5 months ago
ECB department vs. DOB department?
What is the difference between the ECB department and the DOB department?’
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mrsbrownstoneowner
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
2 kitchens, 1 family home, icard shows both kitchens existing in 1965
I own a one family brownstone that was built 120 years ago. There is no C of O. The building has always been a designated…
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anonymousmanhattan
in Inspection 12 years and 5 months ago
Guidance selecting a home inspector
My wife and I are going into contract on a brownstone in Brooklyn and we want to get a good inspection. My list of candidates…
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PSGal
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Installing a bathtub in existing powder room in CONDO cellar?
Can anyone answer this: If we already have a bathroom in a duplex condo–as opposed to a stand-alone house –with a cellar, are we legally…
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parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Custom Wood Storm Door
Any first hand recommendations on someone (or specific Millworks) who will make and install a custom wood outer storm door?
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wannabebrownstoner
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Abdul Construction?
Hi all, Our building is considering using these folks for some facade work and we can’t seem to find any reviews online for them. Does…
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mm212
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
Mid-Century Furniture and Lighting
Expandable Danish Dining Table, teak veneer (29″ h x 34.5″ w x 56″ l, includes two 18″ leaves for a total length of 92″). Originally…
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mm212
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
Mid-Century Furniture and Lighting
Expandable Danish Dining Table, teak veneer (29″ h x 34.5″ w x 56″ l, includes two 18″ leaves for a total length of 92″). Originally…
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drbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
Complaint on property reported to DOB
Someone filed a complaint to the DOB regarding my property. We were replacing the roof. The complaint is as follows 05 PERMIT – NONE (BUILDING/…
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mozeeatupu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Where to buy boiler room louver?
Need to make an opening for fresh air intake for boiler room. I want to put a 16×16 louver with screen but can’t find one.…
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nicanada
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
NYC Building code and wood stoves?
Can anyone recommend a building code resource for woodstove installation in an NYC 2 family? All of the chimney guys i’ve spoken to only know…
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bedstuywalla
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
who to call if stove ignitor isn't working?
anybody know what to do or who to call if the stove is not igniting? the appliance itself is only 2 years old, but out…
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
two ceiling lamps – cheap / make me an offer
two ceiling lamps in great condition. $400 for the pair or make me an offer for one or both. contact: oliver[at]chillpoint.com
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
two ceiling lamps – cheap / make me an offer
two ceiling lamps in great condition. $400 for the pair or make me an offer for one or both. contact: oliver[at]chillpoint.com
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overherhead
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
Laticrete hydro ban drain grate
Hi all, If anyone happens to be installing a Laticrete shower pan, I somehow ended up with an extra 5×5 Hydro Ban drain grate, polished…
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lkat75
in Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Contractor Recomendation
I am looking for a contractor to do some moderate renovations in our pre-war apartment. The work includes 1) Sealing up a door that connects…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plaster Wall Repair Assistance
I’ve got to patch the plaster around this wall grate (the grate has been sandblasted and cleaned of the layers of paint since the photo…
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