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brooklynbemused
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Legal contruction hours
Hi I just found out that PS 3 on Jefferson between Franklin and Bedford is going to be renovated and re-pointed this summer. The word…
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HouseNut
in Retail 14 years and 1 month ago
Anyone joining Greene Hill Food Co-op?
We noticed a new sign on Putnam Ave. between Grand and Downing in Clinton Hill for the Greene Hill Food Co-op. It’s meant to be…
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nonsense
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Cost for excavation
What is a reasonable cost per cubic yard for backyard excavation? This would be for an extension. Assume shoring is not an issue, overall depths…
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kidbklyn
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
recaning chairs
I have a good quality desk chair that needs to be caned. I would appreciate a recommendation for someone who can do this kind of…
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empathie00
in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago
architect fees
Hi all, Tried to add to this Q to an existing thread but the new system doesn’t seem to want to allow is, so am…
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Real-Estate
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month ago
1031 Exchange
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4deff60108dae- Anyone have any pointers or tips for things I should consider in facilitating a 1031 exchange in NYC?
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greenwoodgeneral
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Results of CB7 Meeting- 17th street Prospect Expressway entrace?
Anyone attend the CB7 meeting Tues? My understanding was that the dept of parks was presenting a propsal to give over the land on either…
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greenwoodgeneral
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Results of CB7 Meeting- 17th street Prospect Expressway entrace?
Anyone attend the CB7 meeting Tues? My understanding was that the dept of parks was presenting a propsal to give over the land on either…
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Sweet-Action
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 1 month ago
Tips for starting off with our first tenants?
We’ll be posting our garden apartment rental listing this week, and I’d sure love to hear any suggestions other landlords have. I’ve had tenants in…
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brooklynbemused
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Legal contruction hours
Hi I just found out that PS 3 on Jefferson between Franklin and Bedford is going to be renovated and re-pointed this summer. The word…
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sirk98
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Calamine Door Installation
Anyone have a company they recommend to replace a ‘calamine door’? I am in Bay Ridge This is one of those ‘fireproof’ metal doors in…
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burkhop
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Calculating FAR
When looking at top floor apartments I am trying to calculate if a building has any left over square footage to add a penthouse (if…
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vinniebarbarino
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Where to get replacement window screens made?
We bought a row house in Carroll Gardens and a few of the screens are missing. We have aluminum replacement windows, but don’t know what…
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amyschachter
in Skylight 14 years and 1 month ago
Shout out for Shades of Elegance
Just had the best experience with a service provider and wanted to share it. We had a shade installed over a skylight in the bedroom…
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ProspectWitch
in Cellar 14 years and 1 month ago
Sump Pumpin'
We have water coming in to our basement (cellar? its below ground, not garden level) on heavy rains. We had to companies come to look…
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pigthree
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Any one else have their user name changed?
My user name was “pig three”. I chose it because thats the way I wanted it. Not “pig-three”, or “pigthree” or “pig3”. I want my…
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guikazoid
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
Accessing new website from work
I might have seen something about this already but my search is not successful. Is there a reason why brownstoner.com wont load from my office?…
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tracyj
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 1 month ago
"Contract Out ..." yet again. Is it always this frustrating?!
I’d been pestering a real estate agent for an appointment for a viewing. When I finally tracked him down, I was told he would happily…
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