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mhassell

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

How do I get someone from Department of Buildings to show up?

I am a tenant in a building where there are numerous current violations, with 6 open complaints with the DOB.  Most of these are priority…

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guikazoid

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Mortgage payment options (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)

Our new mortgage company is offering different mortgage payment options.  Monthly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Weekly.  None of the options are associated with any fees.  What…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

elm_bk

in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 1 month ago

Zoned heat system a failure

Hi – We had zoned heating installed when we renovated our SOuth Slope house, beginning in March of last year.  We get the heat on…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

happycats

in Brownstoner 13 years and 1 month ago

Is There Anyone Out There Who Can Recommend A Good Veterinarian?

Hi. I know this question is unrelated to home improvement, but I was just figuring that a lot of people here on this forum have…

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fexleycb

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago

Where Can I find Crushed Bluestone?

Does anyone know where to purchase relatively small amounts of crushed bluestone to fill the gaps between bluestone pavers?  I tried Extech in Red Hook…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

bklynist

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Suggestions For Acrylic Non-Glossy Sealer For Exposed Interior Brick?

We bought a brownstone that had some exposed brick on a couple non-exterior facing walls. The exposed brick was unfinished, however, and we are searching…

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burkhop

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Do we need a C of O for landmarked building?

We live in a landmarked Brownstone in Prospect Lefferts. Out of curiosity I searched the Dept of Building site and it says there is no…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

mamalove

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Cutting directly on butcher block countertops?

We’re renovating a kitchen (a whole house, really) and love the idea of putting butcher block on just our island that we could cut directly…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

hopper

in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago

Replace rear hatch with skylight?

I’m ready to remove the metal hatch from my rear cellar entrance and replace it with a skylight. Anyone have any experience/suggestions on how/with whom…

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rd684

in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years and 1 month ago

Removing Verizon feeder cable attached to my bldg.

I’m building an extension and need a thick Verizon feeder cable removed from my bldg.,   The cable runs across the width of my bldg.,…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

washuser

in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago

speed of washing machine

Hallo, I have a maching machine with maximum speed of 1400 rpm. But I am afraid that sometimes the speed is automatically reduced to lower…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

chrisemma

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

baseboard and doorframe cracks, shifts, etc...

We had some serious work done on the groundfloor of a brownstone – basically gutted the floor and redid everything. The work was finished a…

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brett195

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Is a PVC Waste Pipe Legal for 3 Family Brownstone?

I recently purchased a 3 family, 5 story Brownstone in Bed Stuy that has PVC pipe for the waste line.  I am being told by…

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jeanmarine2

in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years and 1 month ago

Looking for general contractor specializing in steel decks but who does kitchens

Any suggestions?  (Also could just be someone who has done plenty of steel decks/terraces but also does kitchen work.)  I have had a few good…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

gmunyhuny

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 1 month ago

The area just north of Brooklyn College to raise a family.

Hi, My wife found a listing for a home just north of the college.  I believe it is Ditmas Park, but Ive been told its…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

bennybushwick

in Construction 14 years and 6 months ago

Ceiling repair

Hello  I have   a ceiling to restore  due to water infiltration from Irene . And have another ceiling that have molding and a medallion that…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

dahlanddane

in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago

Seeking: Mold Maker and Reproducer of Plaster Frieze

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4faad8d33b899-processed-httpmediatumblrcomtumblr_m0h88eBZXQ1qhzttljpg.jpg Looking forsomeone who can make a mold and cast reproductions of the frieze in attached image. Original frieze to be reproduced is on the…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

terryhoppy

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

outdoor shed

i would like to re-build the outside shed attached to my brownstone located in the backyard. Any recommendations who does this type of work.  The…

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guikazoid

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Mortgage payment options (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)

Our new mortgage company is offering different mortgage payment options.  Monthly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Weekly.  None of the options are associated with any fees.  What…

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emilyfrances

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Prospect Mortgage

Hey Folks – Has anyone worked with Prospect Mortgage?  If so, what were your experiences?  We had a fallout with Bank of America and are…

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