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jz108
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Help! FLEAS...maybe
I beleive we have fleas….dog scratching, inexplainable red/ brown dirt around, bites on me…and last night while reading iphone in bed i saw one jump…
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cjgiffen
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Need a recommendation for a professional cleaning company
We need someone who can come in post-renovation and scrub down the apartment so it is dust free when my pregnant wife moves back in.…
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2little
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 10 months ago
"Existing Square Footage" and "Proposed Square Footage" same on Permit, what's up with the Extension?
One of my neighbors is doing a townhouse renovation. The building permit researched online at the Building Dept.’s website states that the final square footage…
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bedstuy06
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Spalling brick - OK to brownstone over it?
We have spalling brick in most of the under stoop entryway because the previous owner had painted the brick with oil paint. We have removed the paint but…
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bedstuy06
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Spalling brick - OK to brownstone over it?
We have spalling brick in most of the under stoop entryway because the previous owner had painted the brick with oil paint. We have removed the paint but…
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dshnyc
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE FOR BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE IN CARROLL GARDENS
PLEASE RECOMMEND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR A BROWNSTONE IN CARROLL GARDENS IN BROOKLYN, NY11231
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Cobblekrill
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Wall hung toilet
I am in the process of trying to design a tiny powder room on the parlor floor and want to use a wall hung toilet…
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sd
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Code for Deck Stairs Tread and Riser dimensions?
I’m looking for the latest NYC requirements for the tread and riser dimensions for an exterior staircase (for a deck). This is NOT officially a…
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vl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for a Contractor: Sherlock Homes
I would like to recommend Damian from Sherlock Homes Interior Corp. (sherlockhomesny@yahoo.com) for general contracting work and renovations. Damian, Ivan, and Jimmy did a great…
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sd
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Code for Deck Stairs Tread and Riser dimensions?
I’m looking for the latest NYC requirements for the tread and riser dimensions for an exterior staircase (for a deck). This is NOT officially a…
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dshnyc
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE FOR BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE IN CARROLL GARDENS
PLEASE RECOMMEND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR A BROWNSTONE IN CARROLL GARDENS IN BROOKLYN, NY11231
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200line
in Cellar 12 years and 10 months ago
Excavating a crawlspace
We need to take about a foot of dirt out of part of our crawlspace to get better access to the far walls and need a recommendation…
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200line
in Cellar 12 years and 10 months ago
Excavating a crawlspace
We need to take about a foot of dirt out of part of our crawlspace to get better access to the far walls and need a recommendation…
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zucchini88
in Conversion 12 years and 10 months ago
Converting a single family to a 2-family
I am looking at a single family home in Brooklyn and may want to convert it to a 2-family home in the future. I know…
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suelinda
in Sidewalks 12 years and 10 months ago
I see sidewalks ground down to eliminate minor tripping hazards all over Brooklyn, but I cannot find any info on how to hire a guy with a grinder. Anyone have any experience?
**Sidewalk grinding/shaving**
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krinokin
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Clues about how to prevent/fix cracks in basement floor and general water issues
Just bought a renovated building in Red Hook 2 mos ago. The builder put in some 4 inches of “waterproof” cement to prevent flooding and…
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baker7771
in Utilities 12 years and 10 months ago
Unwarranted Water Bill Charges: Sometimes Crossing Your Fingers Isn't Enough
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504f6ac970697-.png Disputing unwarranted water bill charges is an uphill battle. It takes more than having the facts on your side to win. We’ve helped hundreds…
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cobblehillbilly
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
facade contractor recommendations needed
I need to have the facade of my house re-brownstoned – I’m on a landmarked block in Cobble Hill. I’ve gotten quotes from J.Mos and…
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