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huesos
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Owner Occupancy Eviction Case or Filing DHCR Form RA-54?
If the owner of a multi-family building with some rent-stabilized tenants wants to empty the building of tenants and use the whole building for the…
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carolynweiss
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Seeking contractor for minor renovation
We are looking for a contractor to help spruce up our new 3 BR apartment. The bulk of the work is refinishing the wood floor…
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mediamaven56
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Buying a house BEFORE it goes on the market?
Hi all, I’m finally ready to buy a multi-family home in Brooklyn but am having a SUPER hard time finding something I can afford. It…
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saaramatthews
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
For Sale: Beautiful, Antique Oak Mantel
Selling a beautiful oak mantel salvaged from a Brownstown renovation. It’s in very good condition, and well stripped. There are some areas that would benefit…
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topperbowers
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Recommending EcoBrooklyn
We have worked with Eco Brooklyn on a couple home repairs over the years and they have always been great. We first approached them to…
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rationalist
in Antiques 12 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for Green Roof Builder
I want to recommend Gennaro Brooks-Church of EcoBrooklyn.com as a green roof builder. We bought a house with a roof done by him and have…
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destinedtorent
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Very local mover recommendation wanted
Im moving my studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to another building about 50 yards away. Have some large and heavy pieces that I need…
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Edkay
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Claw-Foot Cast-Iron Bathtub for Sale
I’m looking to sell a cast-iron bathtub that dates back to 1899, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. In good condition, but does need reglazing.
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tlocane
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Does a C of O Trump the DOB's Website Info?
If a building has a certificate of occupancy that is recently dated, and states “Multiple Dwelling Law Classification: None”, but the city’s DOB website states…
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menierchoc
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Solid Brass showerhead/bath wall mount (photo)
For sale porcelain handles email menierchoc@yahoo.com for better photos $500 or best offer
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heightsguy
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Vandalised Etched Glass
My entry door had etching acid graffiti. Not a lot. Its not my home. Is there any fix other than replacing the glass?
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jfacciol
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Carroll Gardens Historic District
Does anyone have photos or architectural renderings of the district prior to the 1939-1941 tax photos? If you do have them, please let me know.…
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sverkat
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
1 Large BTU compressor vs. 3 smaller ones
I’m in the process of gut renovating a stand alone brick house. An engineer has designed a HVAC system for me, where the first floor…
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stickerhappy
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 7 months ago
Laywers specializing in Owners Use / Owner Occupancy cases? Sorry for the repost, but the past responses were deleted for some reason
I was looking to see if anyone had any recommendations to share for a laywer who has an expertise in the area of owner…
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menierchoc
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Rainfall head shower bath for sale
Solid brass, wall mount, porcelain handles, $500 or best offer
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radigal
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Two Antique Lighting Fixtures - Gas Converted to Electric
Hello I’ve got two beautiful antique lighting fixtures from my brownstone in Park Slope. I’d like to sell them and would much appreciate any feedback…
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hawaiismurf
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Salvage?
I am soon to embark on a renovation – the existing house has kitchen appliances and washer / dryer that are in working order (just…
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lenm
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 9 months ago
Heating/Cooling/Hot Water System from Scratch
hello. just joined the brownstoner, but have been on the site for some time now, the info here is invaluable, thank you very much to…
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