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aprilflowers
in Garden 12 years and 7 months ago
Free dirt! (garden topsoil)
Anyone need soil for their garden? We filled a new bed with nice bagged topsoil and compost about 2 years ago but now are covering…
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Suzanne
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Need a professional blinds measurer/installer
Am seeking recommendations for someone to measure for, and install, blinds in a Brooklyn apartment. They probably need to be insured, for coop purposes.…
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owest
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Question re Obligations re Neighbor's Extension on Property Line
Hi Brownstoners My neighbor is building an extension of the garden level that will be as wide as the property. In order to build the…
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wiley
in General Contractors 12 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg and Green Mountain Construction and Design
Hi All: I’m writing to give a very positive recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg of Green Mountain Construction and Design. Aaron is a regular poster here…
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juanus_superbus
in Legal 12 years and 7 months ago
RE Attorney recommendations/tax abatement questions
Hi All, My condo board is looking for a recommendation for a good real estate attorney who has experience in dealing with city tax abatements.…
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RAR
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Lot of Antique Fireplace Tiles for Sale
Hi, I’m unloading some unused renovation supplies. This includes a beautiful set of 24 6×6 decorative tiles, 177 1.5×3 hearth tiles, 100 2×2 triangles (I…
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juanus_superbus
in Legal 12 years and 7 months ago
RE Attorney recommendations/tax abatement questions
Hi All, My condo board is looking for a recommendation for a good real estate attorney who has experience in dealing with city tax abatements.…
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juanus_superbus
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
RE Attorney recommendations/tax abatement questions
Hi All, My condo board is looking for a recommendation for a good real estate attorney who has experience in dealing with city tax abatements.…
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juanus_superbus
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
RE Attorney recommendations/tax abatement questions
Hi All, My condo board is looking for a recommendation for a good real estate attorney who has experience in dealing with city tax abatements.…
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riinehart
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Replacement windows -- recommendations?
Hi all, surprisingly can’t seem to find too much info on this in the archives or elsewhere: I am planning to replace all of the…
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buggerbuddy
in Skylight 12 years and 7 months ago
Skylight wont close (pole operated)
So I opened up the skylight and I guess I opened it too far because it fell back down a “step” and now its stuck…
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shash8
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 7 months ago
BLACK smoke coming from neighbor building
Hey guys, I’ve recently noticed that the chimney of my neighboring building emits BLACK smoke like every hour or so, and depending on the wind…
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cuzzinned
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Fire Stopping for two-Family?
I am in the middle of the permit application process for our two-Family townhouse. My AR seems a bit conflicting when it comes to fire…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
The correct order of a renovation
I could certainly use some advice. I own a brownstone in Crown Heights. I am going to change the C of O from an SRO…
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babyjordan
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Homeowners Insurance for Townhouse
Is it worth using an insurance broker to obtain homeowner’s insurance for a townhouse? Any recommendations?
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bklyn7
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Builders insurance
Does anyone know where to buy builders insurance (while your renovating)? My company wont renew our builders insurance.
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owest
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Question re Obligations re Neighbor's Extension on Property Line
Hi Brownstoners My neighbor is building an extension of the garden level that will be as wide as the property. In order to build the…
0
wiley
in General Contractors 12 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg and Green Mountain Construction and Design
Hi All: I’m writing to give a very positive recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg of Green Mountain Construction and Design. Aaron is a regular poster here…
0
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