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minasimon

in Fencing 12 years and 9 months ago

ISO 3.5 inch weathered wood fence slats

Does anyone have 3 left over from a fencing job?  One of our neighbors’ kids accidentally spray-painted a section that we need to replace.  We’re in Fort…

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al4sure

in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago

Leak from pressure release valves. Need plumbing help.

Hi. This is for hot water baseboard heating system. The first burnham boiler in a series of 4 (one back flow preventer that then splits…

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al4sure

in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago

Leak from pressure release valves.

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al4sure

in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago

Leak from pressure release valves.

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CG11231

in Co-Op Related 12 years and 10 months ago

Brownstone Co-op wishes to install an Intercom/Buzzer system - any installer recommendations?

4 unit co-op wants to install an Intercom and buzzer system on exterior of bldg plus add a lock and striker to outside door (no…

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Augustiner

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago

CPVC sprinkler systems instead of iron?

I was wondering if anyone had a CPVC based sprinkler installed and approved by DOB. For example http://www.lubrizol.com/CPVC/Products/BlazeMaster.html It seems to be cheaper to install…

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zucchini88

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 10 months ago

Extension on House

I’m currently looking at house in Brooklyn that has an extension on it. I don’t know if the extension is legal as the owners do…

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susant

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago

Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?

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Frazier

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 10 months ago

I need a great painter

Can anyone please recommend a great painter. My wife and I just bought a new apartment that has not been painted in years. Thanks in…

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emilyfrances

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 9 months ago

Store/Office Certificate of Occupancy

We are purchasing a townhouse with a restaurant on the ground floor.  The building has a CofO with a store/office classification at the commercial floor…

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crownheights

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago

Antique expandable coffee table for sale by owner - $145

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ed8a49ae255-.jpg Hello everyone…i am selling this antique coffee table (expandable) bc I do not need it…it looks really nice… Below are some additional pictures… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258356210957520.59851.100003494304472&type=1&l=9a57abd13e

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crownheights

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago

Antique expandable coffee table for sale by owner - $145

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ed8a49ae255-.jpg Hello everyone…i am selling this antique coffee table (expandable) bc I do not need it…it looks really nice… Below are some additional pictures… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258356210957520.59851.100003494304472&type=1&l=9a57abd13e

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UnRed

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago

Buying into new buildings

As someone who’s looking into buying, I’m wondering what is the best way to contact buildings that are in the process of being built?  For…

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SleepyJean

in Co-Op Related 12 years and 10 months ago

Closing without electrical DOB sign off

I’m negotiating a contract to buy a house that is in the process of being renovated in Bed-Stuy.  I’m getting a better deal because the…

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hoffavois

in Carpet and Upholstery 12 years and 10 months ago

Judgment Awarded/Collection Attorney Needed

We won a judgment against a NJ contractor who took our deposit for a bathroom reno, but never did any work. First two attorneys working…

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scarter

in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago

Brand New Cabinets for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ec864c9349e-.jpg Brand New Cherry cabinets (still in box) available.  color pictured on left and configuration pictured also. Purchased cabinets recently for a studio renovation that…

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Augustiner

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago

Electric cooktop a dealbreaker?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ec2f8bbdea5-.jpg I am planning have no gas in my house. People keep telling me how good of an investment it is to have gas in…

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hooky

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago

Cast Iron Sink Legs

Anyone have, or know where I can get some cast iron sink legs? Their level of disrepair is not a concern.

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hooky

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago

Cast Iron Sink Legs

Anyone have, or know where I can get some cast iron sink legs? Their level of disrepair is not a concern.

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empathie00

in Boiler Repair 12 years and 10 months ago

chimney liner size for gas boiler

Hi there – any ideas what diameter liner I’ll need for a gas boiler in a 2 family, 4 story home? We just had a…

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