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likemike
in Quality of Life 14 years and 9 months ago
Are metal fire pits legal in Brooklyn backyards?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e137945221fa- So I’ve been trying to find out online whether or not fire pits (like the pic attached) are legal in backyards. Are they legal…
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vannyc
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Chain fail/wire cleaning for chimney?
We live in a 1905 co-op with a fireplace. A chimney sweep came today for a cleaning and, after spending some time trying to clean…
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dharma
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Enclosed Balcony 67% calculation help!!!
The DOB law says that balconies count towards floor space “if more than 67 percent of the perimeter of such balcony or terrace is enclosed.”…
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dharma
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Enclosed Balcony 67% calculation help!!!
The DOB law says that balconies count towards floor space “if more than 67 percent of the perimeter of such balcony or terrace is enclosed.”…
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vannyc
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Chain fail/wire cleaning for chimney?
We live in a 1905 co-op with a fireplace. A chimney sweep came today for a cleaning and, after spending some time trying to clean…
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ketchupremo
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Coop Building Insurance
Does anyone have any recommendation of a Coop Building Insurance agency ? We’ve been customers of Brownstone agency for 30 years with only one minor…
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4thstreet
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Leaking steam radiator in Victorian home
What is the best way to resolve a leaking Victorian steam radiator? Is it adament to replace it or are there trusted ways to repair…
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slopefarm
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
What's Up With Zillow Comps?
Until recently, zillow would generate a long list of recent sales that were genuinely near a selected property to be compared, and could be arranged…
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quincystreet
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Snow Removal
Anyone know a service or a person that I could contract to shovel and de-ice in perpetuity in Bed-Stuy? Tried Foot Soldiers and they use…
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jlrezz
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Rebuilding a stoop
I would like to rebuild a stoop that was removed in 1940s. My neighbors on both sides have the exact same house but with the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
ADA Bathroom required if apartment renovation in an Elevator Building?
Recently want to do renovation of bathroom and add a powder room in apartment in Elevator Building. Do I need to make the bathroom ADA?…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
When is a basement okay as a selling floor? (commercial)
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Master Plumber Help Desperately needed!
Master Plumber help needed- This is a long one and I hope someone is able to help or give some suggestions. We completed a gut…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
interior shutter installer
have original shutters for pocket window; any recs on an installer
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
interior shutter installer
have original shutters for pocket window; any recs on an installer
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workisfun
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Greenfield, etc
Is Greenfield necessary for in-wall low-voltage wires and data cables, like HDMI, coaxial, Ethernet, etc?
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slopefarm
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
What's Up With Zillow Comps?
Until recently, zillow would generate a long list of recent sales that were genuinely near a selected property to be compared, and could be arranged…
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wonderbread
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Brutally Critique My FSBO Plan, Website, List Price, etc.
I am going list my 4 story, 3 unit Park Slope brownstone as FSBO in January. I plan on listing on Streeteasy and NY Times,…
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