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slopefarm
in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago
Lamp Repair
Now that Lamp Warehouse is closed, any recs for repairing table lamps in Brooklyn?
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ea3421
in Cellar 13 years ago
Digging out cellar and backyard
I have a below grade cellar with 7′ ceilings. I would like to dig out the cellar so that the ceilings are 8′, and also…
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thatwasmyidea
in Landlord 13 years ago
i am trying to rent my apt and a broker emailed me asking to show to her client
I am renting my apt for the first time so I am green on being a landlord. I have listed this apt as for rent…
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casabk
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
Who to call for odor related to chimney and/or boiler?
We live on the (top) 5th floor of a five-unit brownstone and for the last couple of months have been smelling a terrible odor whenever…
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widthom
in Building Code 13 years ago
Ladder to roof hatch?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5018054392983-.jpg I have a legal 2-family where the hatch to the roof is at the top of the common hallway stair. The previous owner…
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casabk
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
Who to call for odor related to chimney and/or boiler?
We live on the (top) 5th floor of a five-unit brownstone and for the last couple of months have been smelling a terrible odor whenever…
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deancollins
in Parks 13 years ago
Help, truck vs tree, truck won....now what?
Earlier today a Foodbank semi trailer truck pulled out of its parking space and demolished the 40′ “little leaf linden” – Tilia cordata outside our building…
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mbw185
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
What do we need to clean out our yard?
We are getting ready to move into townhouse this week and have a very overgrown back yard in the need of some love and clearing.…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
How do get paint off my stainless steel sink?
Hello all, When we remodeled the painters used our new stainless steel sink to wash their paintbrushes, but they did not wash it all out…
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ea3421
in Taxes 13 years ago
convert 2 family to 4 family
I’ve seen many comments about the potential tax implications, and I know they will go up. Does anyone have any guestimate as to where taxes…
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ferney1c
in Building Code 13 years ago
Inspector visit re Certificate of Non Harassment
I filed for a Certificate of Non Harassment in July 2012. I’ve heard a city inspector visits your building to see if it is empty…
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InwoodHill
in Doors 13 years ago
Looking for a Custom Door manufacturer
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50188d854a106-.jpg I’m replacing an old exterior door that probably dates from the 1930s. The width is unusual at 28″ wide instead of the more typical…
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deancollins
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
PublicStuff.com
Just came across this – http://www.publicstuff.com/ny/brooklyn-ny Looks like a great idea if it can get traction. Anyone seen something better to use instead?
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brooklynhome
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
adding dormers to an attic
I am interested in finding out the cost and logisitcs (permits, timing, options) of adding dormer windows to the attic of our frame house. …
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anorvell
in Other 13 years ago
Lost Deed to House
Does anyone know how to get a copy of the deed to one’s house if the original has been lost?
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widthom
in Building Code 13 years ago
Ladder to roof hatch?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5018054392983-.jpg I have a legal 2-family where the hatch to the roof is at the top of the common hallway stair. The previous owner…
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emilyfrances
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
Converting 2-family to 4-family
Hey Folks – Has anyone here modified the certificate of occupancy on a townhouse in Brooklyn? We’re looking for a property in Bed Stuy or…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years ago
Vintage stereo console repair reco?
Hi b’stoners, Looking for referrals to have our vintage stero console repaired in Bed Stuy…needs new belt, new needle and general servicing. Given the size,…
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