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nalusurf
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years ago
When is Manny's Comming Back??
Does anyone know the status of Manny’s on the corner of Patchen and Macon in Bed-Stuy? I know they were planning on upgrading their kitchen…
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acflorant
in Landscaping 13 years ago
Folks were incredibly helpful with my search for someone to strip my fireplaces. Now I need a landscaper. Any suggestions? I am in Brooklyn.
Looking for a landscaper. I live in Brooklyn. al
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cindytemp
in Building Code 13 years ago
Private event permission?
Do you know if a commercial building in Brooklyn (zoned for manufacturing) is allowed to have a private party for less than 75 people? Is…
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susant
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?
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cindytemp
in Building Code 13 years ago
Private event permission?
Do you know if a commercial building in Brooklyn (zoned for manufacturing) is allowed to have a private party for less than 75 people? Is…
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hebron76
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
Selling a house with prior ECB violations
The prior owner incurred several ECB violations which have now all been resolved. However, ECB also gave him several fines as he never responded to…
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brooklynny
in Masonry 13 years ago
Reclaimed Bricks for Garden Use
I planned to use reclaimed bricks from my recent renovation to pave part of my garden, but the post below about rear brick walls now…
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nalusurf
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Need a Structural Engineer Inspection for a Damaged Girder
Hi All, Looking for a reliable and knowledgeable structural engineer, familiar with brownstone structure, to provide an inspection on a water and termite damaged girder.…
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metaphase
in Masonry 13 years ago
recommendations for brick painting/coating?
We have a townhouse with a rear exterior brick wall that is not painted/coated. The previous owners removed the paint by powerwashing and then repointed…
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nalusurf
in Insurance 13 years ago
Looking for Home Insurance Co. that Doesn't Require Garden Level Bars to be Swing Away??
Hi All, Checked past threads on this issue and we are in a similar situation as many on this site. We are a new policy…
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lapinagile
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 10 months ago
Anyone have Brooklyn This Old House episodes?
Hi all, I’ve been searching everywhere for the 2009 This Old House episodes featuring a renovation of a Prospect Heights brownstone. Can’t find them on…
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gigi
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
polished concrete floors
hi all. We are renovating a basement where we will put the bedrooms. I want to have a finish with polished concrete floors. Can ayone…
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anony
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Asbestos removal?
I’m having my electrical upgraded in the basement and the contractor said I may have asbestos on my pipes and ConEd may have an issue…
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happycats
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Handyman Needed To Install Two Interior Pine Doors
Hi. I am going to be ordering two pine doors soon and looking for a handyman that is experienced with installing interior doors. The doors…
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geezee
in General Contractors 13 years ago
ISO 20 X 20 Pavers
Does anybody know where we can find 20×20 pavers in Bkln? We bought an umbrella that needs pavers this size to weight it down, but…
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mystiky
in Accounting 13 years and 1 month ago
Tax Credit for Sewer Replacement in Brooklyn, NY?
I received a “Cease & Decease” order for my collapsed sewer for my house. It was immediately completely replaced by a licensed Master Plumber (from just…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in Construction 13 years ago
spray foam insulation for soundproofing
Does anyone have experience with spray foam insulation for soundproofing? I’m in a 100 yrs old coop with plaster walls and hardwood floors, and have a…
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Margie
in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago
Insurer requires changing window bars?
Our insurer (State Farm) is requiring that we change our basement window bars from permanent to the kind that have safety latches that will allow…
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