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mc33433
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Permit Filing times impacted by Sandy?
We are about to start a major renovation in Brooklyn on a townhouse and will be filing permits this month. I was wondering whether all…
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daveinbedstuy
in Quality of Life 13 years and 4 months ago
Thanks for fixing the Home Page Comment Counter.
Christmas has truly come early. Amazing what can be done in theis day and age, technology wise, when you put your mind to it
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evperry
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Pocket doors for sale from parlor floor
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c20ee2c17ea-.jpg SIzed at 36 x 108.
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crownheights
in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago
2 matching silk sofas for sale - $300 each or $600 both (i don't have space , so i am selling them)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c0ae190fe08-.jpg Hello, I have 2 matching silk sofas which I need to sell because they do not fit my library…The sofas are very beautiful and…
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munozmn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Real estate development requirements and restrictions
Where can I find the information about requiriments and restrictions for new real estate developments (residential-mulifamily)?
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ditmasmom
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
ISO contractor
Hello all, I recently closed on a house and am trying to figure out the best way to go about the needed renovations. A few…
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radgirl
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Boiler's Pilot Light Keeps Turning off
Boiler was running fine, but in the past 2 days the pilot light keeps going off. Which of course means the heat turns off, too. …
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streaker
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 5 months ago
Seeking good but inexpensive plumber for boiler problem
Hello, I am having some problems with my boiler. It is a gas boiler. Hopefully it is not too serious. I am seeking an honest…
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farkasmouse
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Repointing recommendations
I’m looking to get the back of my brownstone repointed. I don’t want to do a full cement coverage and we’ve got multiple cracks and…
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mcll
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
LOST DOG
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c13bc23a92c-.jpg A friends dog was hit by a car and injured on her left shoulder and she the took off and ran like hell the…
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brooklynny
in Landlord 13 years and 4 months ago
Tax Question for Landlords: Do you issue 1099's?
There seem to be conflicting opinions on whether small, non-professional landlords (such as those of us who, for example, rent out our garden apartment) are required to…
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evperry
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Pocket doors for sale
Is this right place to do on website? Site won’t let me post. I can email pics if interested.
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farkasmouse
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Repointing recommendations
I’m looking to get the back of my brownstone repointed. I don’t want to do a full cement coverage and we’ve got multiple cracks and…
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munozmn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Real estate development requirements and restrictions
Where can I find the information about requiriments and restrictions for new real estate developments (residential-mulifamily)?
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munozmn
in Government 13 years and 4 months ago
Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?
Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?
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munozmn
in Government 13 years and 4 months ago
Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?
Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?
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daveinbedstuy
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 4 months ago
I was concerned I couldn't find an organic Christmas tree....
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50be80ee65cfe-.jpg I figured this is Brooklyn and there’s organic everything. Then the good folks, er hipsters, from VT came to the rescue. In case any…
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ProspectWitch
in Decorative 13 years and 4 months ago
Hanging Heavy Things Above the Fireplace...How?
We live in a traditional b-stone (1872) and want to hand some things above the mantels. One is a sunburst mirror (so much heavier than…
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putnam
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
203k Renovation - General Contractor
After almost a year of searching, I finally found a great property and am in the final stretch of closing! The place needs a little…
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shurafa
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
HWK129 Nostrand Avenue Project Started? (If so the results are not great so far)
Looks like work finally started on this. They have been replacing roads all over the neighborhood recently and the results have been in general really…
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