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joshdreier
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Huge Moving/Stoop Sale in Fort Greene
Sunday August 25 10:00am – 218 Adelphi Street btwn Willoughby and Dekalb. Kitchenware, Books, Furniture, Clothing, Tools, Sports equipment, Plates, cups, glasses, Large antique mirrors,…
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joshdreier
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Huge Moving/Stoop Sale in Fort Greene
Sunday August 25 10:00am – 218 Adelphi Street btwn Willoughby and Dekalb. Kitchenware, Books, Furniture, Clothing, Tools, Sports equipment, Plates, cups, glasses, Large antique mirrors,…
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lasignora
in Radiators 14 years and 1 month ago
Any recommendations on where to sell antique cast iron radiators?
We have purchased a four story brownstone and are embarking on a gut renovation. New HVAC means that the cast iron radiators throughout the house…
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drbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Building Permit or not?
I have a detached one family and I am starting a renovation. New roof, new windows, new siding, kitchen and bath renovations and upgrading HVAC.…
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dumbogirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
renovation in stages -- good general contractors for this?
We’re exploring the option of renovating our brownstone in stages over the next 5-7 years, primarily to manage costs. I’d like to find a GC…
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Greene44
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 10 months ago
Owner's Title Insurance
Has anyone on here ever opted not to get Owner’s Title Insurance when purchasing a condo? We’re looking at buying a condo in a…
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PSGirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Rear additions & Landmarks
We are looking into adding a 4-story extension onto a 4-story townhouse in a Landmarked area in Brooklyn Heights. Our architect has cautioned that Landmarks…
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mapseeker
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Humidification System
Anyone have experience installing humidification when installing central air? It seems to be a pretty polarizing topic with people either strongly for (eliminate dry winters)…
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MyGoodEye
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Seeking a Master Electrician
I’m in need of a Master Electrician to add a few add’l lines to the circuit box and assess the possibility of increasing the load…
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daroogle
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Fire escape for sale
Complete multi-level iron firescape. Located in Hoboken. If you can convince me you can remove it safely it’s yours for $500. [](http://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/4017610713.html “Craigslist”)Email: daroogle@gmail.com
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columbia
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Permit Required for Sunroom "Addition"
Can anyone provide guidance or personal history regarding building a Sunroom addition on a ground floor condo. Aside from Condo approval, would permits need to…
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jj2man
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Is the block in between the Tompkins Projects and Marcy Projects a "Safe" block?
Hi Brooklynites, Firstly, thank you in advance for your help. I am considering renting an apartment at 668 Flushing Ave on the border of Williamsburg…
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JulietPegrum
in Decorative 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for a painter and wallpapered
Looking for recommendations for a great painter who also wallpapers to decorate a bedroom. Must be top notch. Thanks
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daroogle
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Fire escape for sale
Complete multi-level iron firescape. Located in Hoboken. If you can convince me you can remove it safely it’s yours for $500. [](http://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/4017610713.html “Craigslist”)Email: daroogle@gmail.com
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dumbogirl
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago
Exterior window painting
We’re talking to Historical Windows about installing new Marvins in the front of our brownstone. Their quote for painting the windows seems high. What should…
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parksloperenoqueen
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Illegal roofdeck on extension roof?!?! HELP!!!!
Hi, I am about to close on an apartment but an issue about our lovely terrace was just brought up! The apartment is on the…
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emilyfrances
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR
Hey Brooklyn, Can anyone recommend a GC that could manage the foundation work for a newly constructed two family house in Brooklyn? We need someone…
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nminami
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Above buildable FAR?
I’m considering buying a 4 fam brownstone zoned c3 with an up to date COO (it was gut reno’ed in 2008). However, I noticed on…
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