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marshling

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

Wood frame house inspector..

We are bidding on a woodframe house in Kensington and if all goes well we want to line up a home inspector who is familiar…

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xistent

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 9 months ago

Cypress Leyland Tree Not Good For Small Garden?

In the very small garden area in front of our brownstone, last year I planted a Cypress Leyland next to 2 blue Junipers to form…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

whaaaaaaaat

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

I'm looking for a company to handle simple window (metal frame) and door (wooden frame) repairs. Any recommendations?

Enter Your Question

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

anotherposter

in Decorative 12 years and 9 months ago

house numbers

I want to get some nice stickers with our house number and the street (both for aesthetic reasons with the space we have to put…

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jmjen47

in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago

Mulling over gut renovation...

There’s such good advice on this site that I thought I’d throw out my scenario. My husband and I are looking for a townhome that…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

pacificist

in Mortgage 12 years and 9 months ago

mortgage broker vs. bank loan officer

My husband and I are taking steps toward purchasing our first home with an FHA loan, possibly with a 203k component depending on the property.…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

argylerd

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

ENGINEER HOME INSPECTION RIVERDALE

Can any recommend a professional to do a home inspection in the Riverdale Bx area? I know that most of you are in Brooklyn, but…

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gwenchb

in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 9 months ago

NYC HISTORIC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION TRUST

Has anybody had any dealings with them? Im in Crown Hts which is not yet a landmarked area but it might be and thus evidently…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

RG

in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago

Structural/civil engineer

The free standing building next door is being sold, and since it is on a tripple lot on a non-landmarked street I fear that a…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

sanguine

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

Airshaft conversion

I bought a 2 family townhouse and planning on remodeling the kitchen and bathroom. Each floor through apartment has a window in the bathroom looking…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

whaaaaaaaat

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

I'm looking for a company to handle simple window (metal frame) and door (wooden frame) repairs. Any recommendations?

Enter Your Question

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xistent

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 9 months ago

Cypress Leyland Tree Not Good For Small Garden?

In the very small garden area in front of our brownstone, last year I planted a Cypress Leyland next to 2 blue Junipers to form…

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brooklynny

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

Planting Tree in Front Yard

I’m going to pick up a tree from the city’s free tree giveaway to plant in my front yard, which is currently all cemented over. …

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

pacificist

in Mortgage 12 years and 9 months ago

mortgage broker vs. bank loan officer

My husband and I are taking steps toward purchasing our first home with an FHA loan, possibly with a 203k component depending on the property.…

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bound4brooklyn

in Restaurants and Cafes 12 years and 9 months ago

Brooklyn location of the (underground) lobster roll guy?

On a recent episode of Chopped they featured a chef that operates “underground” out of his home that is well known for having the best…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

jmjen47

in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago

Mulling over gut renovation...

There’s such good advice on this site that I thought I’d throw out my scenario. My husband and I are looking for a townhome that…

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sd

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago

3x10 beams in good condition available

Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html

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sd

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago

3x10 beams in good condition available

Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html

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elbow

in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 9 months ago

Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks

I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn.  I’m in Park Slope…

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elbow

in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 9 months ago

Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks

I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn.  I’m in Park Slope…

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