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brokelyn
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 5 years and 5 months ago
Sprinklers required in 2-family?
Hi, I have a question about possibly changing the C of O. I have a 3-family that I’m using as a 2-family. The gas line…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sprinkler Requirements for 2 Family Brownstone?
Are sprinklers mandatory in a 3 family going down to a 2 family?
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donaldnouse
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Egress hatch replacement - with light?
We have two casement egress windows with wells in our basement, that lead to our front and back yards respectively. The hatches over them are…
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donaldnouse
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Egress hatch replacement - with light?
We have two casement egress windows with wells in our basement, that lead to our front and back yards respectively. The hatches over them are…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Mirror in fireplace mantle caving in
The mirror in one of our fireplaces has gotten detached from the wooden mantle. It’s leaning back an inch toward the wall so I’m not…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
how to make a nightmare out of a shower valve cartridge change (and how not to)
Our Moen Shower faucet began leaking and was getting progressively worse. For me, once i figured out the part number and had the part in…
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Boiler Room Fire Extinguisher Tags?
Can anyone recommend a reasonable company to do the NYC mandated tagging on fire extinguishers required in a boiler room? Do you happen to know…
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patrickburnsjr
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Deep Cleaning My Brooklyn House in 2020 Pandemic Times
I searched older posts for recommendations from Brownstoner members which I only found from 2012-2014? BUT, I remember a more updated referral for an “Adriana…
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josh.greenman
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Roof deck recommendations?
We had a 25 x 9 deck on the fifth floor of our coop building that we just had to pull up to fix the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home inspector specializing in new construction (condo)
Looking for a home inspector specializing in new construction (condo). Any recommendations?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home inspector specializing in new construction (condo)
Looking for a home inspector specializing in new construction (condo). Any recommendations?
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josh.greenman
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Roof deck recommendations?
We had a 25 x 9 deck on the fifth floor of our coop building that we just had to pull up to fix the…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Mirror in fireplace mantle caving in
The mirror in one of our fireplaces has gotten detached from the wooden mantle. It’s leaning back an inch toward the wall so I’m not…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
need alt-1 if removing kitchen from 2-family house?
We are in contract for a 2-family house that has been lived in as a 1-family (no division between units), although there are 2 partial…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
how to make a nightmare out of a shower valve cartridge change (and how not to)
Our Moen Shower faucet began leaking and was getting progressively worse. For me, once i figured out the part number and had the part in…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
work crew moving backyard to backyard hanging new wire?
anonymous work crew was spotted in my backyard yesterday cutting back brush and hanging a new wire. they were climbing over everyones fences to keep…
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nicoledsmith1
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Wanted: washer and electric, ventless, dryer
Long shot, I know; but… Moving into a Park Slope apartment Dec 1st. Need stacked (or stackable) washer and dryer. Dryer MUST be electric (not…
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nicoledsmith1
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Wanted: washer and electric, ventless, dryer
Long shot, I know; but… Moving into a Park Slope apartment Dec 1st. Need stacked (or stackable) washer and dryer. Dryer MUST be electric (not…
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