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npwebster
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Water and Sewage Bills
New two family home owner here and have searched the forum, but didn’t quite find the right answer. Just got my first month water/sewer bill…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOB Violation, no Landmark Violation
A couple of years ago I got a DOB violation for my limestone facade. I not get a Landmarks violation, but it is a landmark…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
ISO fireplace mantel/surround
HI, I’m searching for a fireplace mantel/surround, approximately 58” wide. I’ve searched here and went to Big Reuse a while back. I’m not having much…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Dog poop and street litter
Previous to living in Brownstone Brooklyn, I lived in high rises in BK and NYC…and never noticed as much street litter or dog poop on…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk Repairs
I own a 5 family non owner occupied brownstone and several sections of the sidewalk being lifted and cracked by tree roots and need to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Digging backyard - pouring/creating below-ground cellar/bunker
I was wondering if anyone has dug (or know if it’s legal to dig) their backyard and basically build a finished cellar /bunker. Below grade,…
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nintzk86
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Property Tax Research - Buildings that have changed tax classes
I am doing some property tax research on buildings that have changed their tax classes and how this impacted their assessed value. I am particularly…
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nintzk86
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Property Tax Research - Buildings that have changed tax classes
I am doing some property tax research on buildings that have changed their tax classes and how this impacted their assessed value. I am particularly…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Advice for DIY child-friendly backyard design?
Dear neighbors, Do you have any advice for a back yard landscape design that is safe for 2 toddlers? We are dealing with a 2’…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
5" cast iron balusters
We have two new (primed) 5″ cast balusters for sale. Our iron workman miscalculated how many he would need for the stoop railing so we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
The worst real estate deal ever in Park Slope?
I am looking to buy my first apartment in Brooklyn and came across 393 Prospect Ave. a couple of months ago. Based on the list…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Exterior Door Casing/Trim
Hey I noticed that my brownstone exterior door (parlor) is missing the decorative spindle like casing. My contractor isn’t able to find anyone and was…
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santos
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Pocket Doors repair
This work was done by us before and after pocket doors [20200303_162041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ui8k:20200303_162041.jpg.jpg)
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nednedx
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Dog poop and street litter
Previous to living in Brownstone Brooklyn, I lived in high rises in BK and NYC…and never noticed as much street litter or dog poop on…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
free 5 gallons of water based bona gym floor finish
i have a five gallon can of high gloss bona gym floor finish, water based. it is unopened but about 10 years old. a floor…
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santos
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Pocket Doors repair
This work was done by us before and after pocket doors [20200303_162041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ui8k:20200303_162041.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk Repairs
I own a 5 family non owner occupied brownstone and several sections of the sidewalk being lifted and cracked by tree roots and need to…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
free 5 gallons of water based bona gym floor finish
i have a five gallon can of high gloss bona gym floor finish, water based. it is unopened but about 10 years old. a floor…
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