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bobjohn
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
hindsight of the storm
So after you went though this storm, how would you prepare for the next storm? Some people talk about protable generators. some people install sump…
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bdz
in Construction 12 years and 8 months ago
Gas stations with gas
We neglected to fill up our car and now are struggling to find a gas station with gas in the area. Has anyone had any…
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fangfang2007
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 8 months ago
Letter of Objection
Does anyone really get approvel the letter of no objection from DOB? If got rejected, can we try the second time for the letter? My…
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mattsbaer
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 8 months ago
Renters in a co-op?
Looking at a few different co-ops in PH/CH, some of them have sponsor units rented out to long-time tenants and some do not. Does a…
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jasonmones
in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?
I am looking to add an addition (6ft) to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…
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emekap
in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago
Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…
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jasonmones
in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?
I am looking to add an addition (6ft) to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…
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UWS
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 8 months ago
Seeking ideas for back wall in backyard
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f0d5e7cfc-.jpg The storm exposed what an eyesore the cement back wall of our garden is – after trimming away 35 years’ worth of ivy, I…
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lasignora
in Antiques 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for stone fireplace mantel
We are currently restoring a brownstone, including reclaiming a fireplace that was bricked in years ago. Would like to find a mantle consistent with the…
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RBCG
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 8 months ago
small repair to plaster medallion
A small piece of my plaster ceiling medallion is missing. It should be a relatively easy repair – all I need to do is duplicate…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Furniture 12 years and 8 months ago
Where can I buy a NEW mattress...cash and carry?
Hi all, Looking for recommendations on a place we can purchase and walk away with a mattress in Brooklyn? Have friends who have suffered from…
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oncewas
in Masonry 12 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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bcnyc
in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago
Goodman Gas Heater Repair
I’m in a new (2 yr old) condo. Heater was fine until this week. It starts up, makes some noise, then shuts down. Anyone have…
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greenmountain
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 8 months ago
Would you reno a bathroom with shower stall and no tub?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5091bc45b4384-.jpg Brokelin wrote ealier: …if you only have one bathroom, or one near the main bedrooms, think twice before you replace a tub with a…
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hurricaneshane
in Construction 12 years and 8 months ago
flooded finished basement apartment
My basement apartment got flooded in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn by Sandy. The water is drained down to a layer of mud. Does anyone know where…
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yoomit
in Radiators 12 years and 8 months ago
radiator on 3rd floor not very hot
have a 3story house. thermostat on ground floor. conventional steam system going to cast iron radiators. no bleed valves on any of them, altho one…
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 8 months ago
cast iron restored stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509343f7561b9-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 8 months ago
cast iron restored stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509343f7561b9-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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