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theoperadiva
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
Asbestos inspection recommendation and pricing?
We are doing an asbestos inspection for our 3 story brownstone, and we’re looking for information on what we should expect in terms of pricing.…
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bk_homeslice
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Floorplan suggestions
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc6d1aa5d855-.jpg Hey Everyone, We are looking to get some suggestions and input on floorplans for a 3 story 2 family house. We will occupy the…
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ssuarez
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Cost of rear addition to a brownstone
Is there a general rule of thumb for adding a rear addition to a brownstone (i.e. cost / foot) , and does that estimated price…
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atriuum
in Landlord 13 years and 11 months ago
What are the documents that a smart landlord would include in the Lease agreement when signing a new tenant? Which riders should one include etc.? Where can I buy premade documents of this sort?
I have a vacancy and was wondering would you guys think is a good lease document for a 2-3 room subway apartment. I don’t want…
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baker7771
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago
Restoring Trust: A Dialogue on Police & Community Relations - Next Monday @ Congregation Beth Elohim
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc652851dc1c-.png Dear fellow Brooklynite, I’m writing about any important town hall event on community and police relations that is taking place next Monday, June 4th…
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LostBread
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Kiln-Re-enameling a Cast Iron Tub?
Hi–Does anyone know of a service that will pick up and actually re-enamel a cast iron tub (in a kiln, not with a spray?). I’d…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
Installing farmhouse or apron sink?
Hi all, I would like to install a farmhouse sink (30″ by 18″ and 10″ deep) for my kitchen. I am wondering if I have…
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vttobk
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
Stairs for deck
We are putting in a steel deck with ipe on the parlor floor of our house and would like to have wood covered steps going…
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lgb
in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago
Looking for contractor for kitchen co-op renovation in Kensington
I’m looking for a licensed contractor for a gut renovation of a small kitchen in a co-op building in Kensington. Any recommendations? Since I work…
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ilovestoops
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 10 months ago
need rec for long distance moving company
I thought maybe someone on Brownstoner had used a long distance (Austin-NYC in my case) moving company that they would recommend. Also, please mention any…
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stickerhappy
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
Composite decks- worth it? What's your experience?
We have a composite deck in our yard that I want to enlarge, but the same material (color, texture) is not available anymore so w’e’re…
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msaige
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen Island?
Can anyone recommend a carpenter or cabinet maker to build a kitchen island?
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dz9001
in Zoning 13 years and 10 months ago
Spa in cellar legal?
Currently, I have a spa on the ground floor in c1-2 in R4 zoning. Is it legal to make a spa in cellar because I…
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Ann
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Requirements for scaffholding and shed for brownstone reconstruction?
What does the Department of Buildings require for scaffholding and shed when working on front of a 20′ wide 4 story brick townhouse with brownstone…
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Townie
in Garden 14 years and 3 months ago
Seeking recommendations for landscaper/mason
Looking for landscaper to restore my Park Slope rear yard garden post construction. Can the Brownstoner community recommend a skilled landscaper stone mason for a…
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numnum
in Appliances 14 years and 7 months ago
recommendations needed for a non-vented dryer...
I’d like a stacking non-venter dryer and matching washer. I am not interested in the combo units and am having a very hard time finding…
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vttobk
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
Stairs for deck
We are putting in a steel deck with ipe on the parlor floor of our house and would like to have wood covered steps going…
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janettom
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Decorative Concrete Blocks
I’d like to purchase some decorative concrete blocks to build a bookshelf. Can anyone direct me to a place who sells, or does anyone have…
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Ann
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Requirements for scaffholding and shed for brownstone reconstruction?
What does the Department of Buildings require for scaffholding and shed when working on front of a 20′ wide 4 story brick townhouse with brownstone…
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rotelle
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago
Please explain: "There is over 3,000 SF of additional air rights to the property"?
Can someone explain this, please: “There is over 3,000 SF of **additional** air rights to the property”? It is currently listed as a 2 family…
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