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putnam
in Appliances 12 years and 6 months ago
Coin Operated Laundry in Basement
I have been thinking about installing a coin-operated washer and dryer in my shared basement. I currently have a building with two apartments, with a…
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benoit
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
Door Lock
Hello I was wondering where can i found those outside door lock . I have been to different location and it seen that they don’t…
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deva
in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago
7 Inch Wide Plank Premium Oak Floors (over 500 sq ft)
I am renovating my house and mistakenly bought way too much of wide plank wood flooring. It’s very hard to find this floor — this…
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dawnc
in Landlord 12 years and 6 months ago
Renter's fee in self managed co-op ?
We are a self managed 8 unit co-op that relies on it occupants to share the workload of maintaining the building. As more owners cease…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion: Any personal preference/recos for steam vs. hot water??
Hi All, thanks in advance for any guidance (especially from Steam Man and Masterplumber)! Converting from oil heat to gas heat in a 3 story…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
FS large marble slabs
Large pieces of marble from a Brooklyn brownstone bathroom. Pieces have some holes where the towel bars and things were attached, and for pipes. Some…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
FS large marble slabs
Large pieces of marble from a Brooklyn brownstone bathroom. Pieces have some holes where the towel bars and things were attached, and for pipes. Some…
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vttobk
in Shower Stalls 13 years ago
Shower enclosure ring 30X60 (oval) - $50 obo
http://www.vintagetub.com/asp/product_detail.asp?item_no=RMO36X60-CP The same as this, but 30 X 60 – it has a small dent in one of the pieces but nothing that would affect…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mason Needed
Tried searching the forum archive for masons, but the most recent posts were from 2011 and there were no comments. What happened to the valuable…
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AstralOil
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Ridiculous Sanitation Citation
Part vent, part request for advice. Our 2 family just received a $300 citation because of ‘some napkins observed in the street less than 18″…
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mozeeatupu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Rec for monthly extermintor for multifamily
Hi, Anyone have an exterminator that they can recommend that does monthly visits to do preventive treatment for a 6 family building? I’m wondering do…
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designpo
in Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for Engineer or Architect to advise on future renovation
We own a two family rowhouse in Williamsburg. We currently live in the bottom two floors and rent the top floor. We’d like to change…
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owest
in General Discussion 12 years and 6 months ago
Is this legal?
Neighbor doing a gut renovation and extending the garden level out 8 feet, claims my finishing trim is maybe 1 inch over the party line.…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Is tin backsplash a bad idea?
Am I asking for trouble planning on a white painted tin backsplash that matches my kitchen tin ceiling exactly? I’m not a big fan of…
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sqhaexgkh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Co inspection
Anyone have experience or know how long it takes to get an inspector to a building after the co application is file? Also, if passed,…
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benoit
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
Door Lock
Hello I was wondering where can i found those outside door lock . I have been to different location and it seen that they don’t…
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sqhaexgkh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Co inspection
Anyone have experience or know how long it takes to get an inspector to a building after the co application is file? Also, if passed,…
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bah1976
in Brownstoner 12 years and 6 months ago
Using a cellar as 2 bedrooms and living space
Hi, we are new to the USA and have been renting a duplex in Prospect Heights whilst the paperwork went through to purchase the apartment.…
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brooklynmaterials
in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago
Library card catalog cabinet for sale- lots of drawers, great shape, micromanage your stuff!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4524da0f1f6-.jpg We purchased a bunch of these, but now realized we don’t have room for them all. Removed from a library in Manhattan. $500 for…
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