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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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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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jeanmarine2
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
Permit and kitchen/deck job
For a homeowner who has permit approval for a kitchen and deck job, but the permit hasn’t been pulled yet: is there any reason why…
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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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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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ITWorks
in Landmarks 13 years and 1 month ago
Annoying Neighbors Dept.- Exterior lighting in landmarked neighborhood
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5138c04e56a11-.jpg Our next door neighbors have just completed their facade and front porch rennovation in landmarked CH. Looks good, happy for them (and us by…
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secondmonkey
in Fire 13 years and 1 month ago
Re-asking a question (but this time with photos)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51364c399842d-processed-httpcdnbrownstonercom51192a0130157-processed-IMG_2606jpg.jpg I posed this question – http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/E2aJdWSreWo=/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-long-metal-rod-extending-out-from-my-fire-escape – a while ago and @ben-gazi and @timber were kind enough to suggest an answer, but in a follow-up…
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bkmashup
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
renovating bathroom -
i want to remodel my master bath that currently has a stand up shower and a bathtub. i want to enlarge the shower and remove…
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gardenchill
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Bergen Bagel
Does anyone have an idea when Bergen Bagel on Washington/Fulton is going to open? It looks close but it has taken a really long time.
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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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helloworld
in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 1 month ago
McQuay PTAC repair or replacement
I have a McQuay PTAC (pdns model with hydronic heat) that is 5+ years old and needs a new compressor. The few companies that I’ve called…
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bkmashup
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
renovating bathroom -
i want to remodel my master bath that currently has a stand up shower and a bathtub. i want to enlarge the shower and remove…
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gardenchill
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Bergen Bagel
Does anyone have an idea when Bergen Bagel on Washington/Fulton is going to open? It looks close but it has taken a really long time.
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deancollins
in Taxes 13 years and 1 month ago
Fake decking with Trex
Has anyone here had Trex installed on their deck? What do you think of it? how long ago did you have it installed? – http://www.trex.com/plan/products/decking/accents/index.htm We’re thinking…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?
Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…
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ivy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen Reno - Galley Layout Small Space
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51375e41f19eb-.png Hello, We are purchasing a townhouse with a galley kitchen are a hoping to do some work to open the kitchen area and allow…
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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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steveg
in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago
vibrating water pipes / need a plumber
Hey all – Looking for a plumber to figure out this problem were having in our 4 story house: Over the last 3 months were…
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