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ea3421

in Zoning 12 years and 9 months ago

Townhouse design

Can someone recommend a designer to help sketch the design of a new building/townhouse? The idea is to draw within constraints of zoning and to…

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StuyMom

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago

Recommending a Mason/Contractor

Just wanted to share a recent great experience we had with Anthony Bauer, who is a mason and stoneworker.  He laid a bluestone patio in…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

stickerhappy

in Other 12 years and 9 months ago

Reinforcing a wood floor for lots of weight...

We were looking at a mixed use building (storefront on the ground and 2 apts above) which has a standard storefront- wood floor and wood…

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keenermania

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

Tile Recommendation Mentor of Altina Tile Care

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50745688a9a52-.jpg We just finished re-doing the upstairs bathroom of our house on Sherman Street in Windsor Terrace and we’d like to recommend Mentor Frangu of…

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Bar

in Insurance 12 years and 9 months ago

Homeowner's Insurance - need Recommendations

Have been insured by Allstate for the last 26 years or so.  Our policy is up for renewal. Was looking at the forum archives, but…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

gowanusgus

in Zoning 12 years and 9 months ago

Protest the Lightstone Development

Hopefully something cool will be built along the Gowanus one day. But the Lightstone Development (http://nyti.ms/Ol6gyL) is not it. The massive complex is premature (as…

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noodle3

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 9 months ago

First time home buyer looking for advice

Hi – long time reader, first time poster at Brownstoner.  First time home-buyer as well!  I’m looking to buy a co-op in Downtown Brooklyn.  I…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

radhika

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

Have you seen an orange tabby? (Bed-Stuy)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506c58bed8896-.jpg Mello disappeared from the backyards on Halsey, btw Bedford and Nostrand Aves.  He is a 7-year old ginger tabby with a bruised face and…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

minasimon

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

2nd Boiler Addition Change CO of 1 Family?

We’ve lived in our 1-family four story home for 2 years now and finally have a chance to change from an oil to gas boiler. Our…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

classicair

in Electricians 12 years and 9 months ago

Air conditioner

I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…

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BobMarvin

in History 12 years and 9 months ago

Did you see the article about the Pr0spect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District in yesterday,s NYT?

From Sunday’s NYT Metro section: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/nyregion/an-oasis-of-brownstones-and-rastafarian-gear-in-brooklyn.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y&_r=0

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spoons99

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

Landmark approval for roof repairs?

We live in the Clinton Hill HD and our house needs some major repair work to the roof. My question is this – does anyone…

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Nobrokersplease

in Decks and Porches 12 years and 9 months ago

Selling a large chandelier perfect for a brownstone

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506de96ea9a1e-.jpg Any thoughts on a way to sell a large bronze and alabster european made chandelier that is currently in the parlor of my brownstone? …

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

whatwouldbabsdo

in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 9 months ago

Can I get my credit fee back after realtor severely botches application?

We have learned that the listing agent misrepresented us as no-credit-havin’, not-enough-money-makin’ deadbeats to the landlord of an apartment we LOVED. He did this by…

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sunsetparkguy

in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 9 months ago

Seeking contractor recommendation for bluestone patio and retaining wall project

I’ve been using a contractor but am not pleased with his sense of aesthetics and technical abilities.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a professional…

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ps158

in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 9 months ago

Kitchen Renovation Contractor Recommendation with Before and After Photo

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507190d4ed64c-.jpg We’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, as we feel indebted to Brownstoner and fellow posters in helping us with all…

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imini

in Exterminator 12 years and 9 months ago

ext. for pests bothering kids at night besides bed bugs?

Our new apartment was fairly dusty when we moved in and our 4 year old seemed to be getting bites of some sort at night…

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yoa

in Television 13 years ago

TV Antenna Installation

I want to install an outdoor TV antenna on my roof. Any recommendations for installers?

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BklynDahl

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago

Handyperson recs

I am looking for a handy-person who is reliable, reasonable, and able to complete a number of fairly small but diverse jobs (in a park…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

Master Plvmber

in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago

Hot water boilers and systems

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068a07a04380-.jpg Often, the best way to heat a building is by warming water and moving it gently through pipes and radiators to portioned areas of…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

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