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esther

in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago

Young, Up and Starting Architect

Hello All, I am looking for a young architect looking to sink their number 2 pencils in a major renovation in Park Slope Brooklyn. We…

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bk_bstoner

in Landmarks 14 years and 1 month ago

Landmarks delays???

Howdy Stoners… Has anyone been dealing with extra long delays with Landmarks?  I ‘ve been calling and emailing my “specialist” (and his boss) since April with…

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Cocg

in Restaurants and Cafes 14 years and 1 month ago

What's going in at 243 Degraw? (former Ultimate Burger, Chicory, etc.)

Anyone know the scoop about what’s going in here?  I know there was talk about a Ted and Honey branch, but that seems to be…

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lozano

in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago

Is it worth to consider a brownstone fully occupied and with a 7A Administrator ?

Hi. I am considering a brownstone in west Manhattan which is fully occupied and has a 7A Administrator. Does any one have had an experience…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

bedstuywalla

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago

recs on inexpensive flooring refinisher?

Hi all, Anyone know of an insured (no need to be licensed), and inexpensive wood refinisher who can sand/stain the existing floors and strip some…

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spaceaddict

in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago

How Safe is the Area of Kingston Subway Stop?

I am planning to purchase a property on the south side of Kingston around 5 blocks. Newcomer to the area. Is it safe to walk…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

carrie m

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago

Use severe-weather-resistant glass to prevent break-ins?

We need to replace the back door on our ground floor (where we have our tenant’s apartment) and would like to install something with glass…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

oncewas

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago

looking for handyman to do some very basic plumbing for kitchen job

Hi – I am doing super low budget kitchen job next week and my contractor hasn’t worked with the cast iron drainage pipes necessary for…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

DouglasAlan

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago

HVAC - Vent two bathrooms

I need to add vents to two bathrooms in a private house. I’ve been on the phone after searching HVAC on the web, and I’m…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

lozano

in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago

Is it worth to consider a brownstone fully occupied and with a 7A Administrator ?

Hi. I am considering a brownstone in west Manhattan which is fully occupied and has a 7A Administrator. Does any one have had an experience…

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Silvermax

in Fencing 14 years and 2 months ago

Seeking Advice about a Fence Issue

Here???s the situation: We installed the existing chain-link fence 17 years ago; our neighbors on either side each contributed one quarter of the total cost:…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

kim4

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago

"Floating" Deck - A Furniture or Need a Permit?

I am looking into building a deck in my yard but I am not sure if I need a permit for this or not. I…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

pigthree

in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago

Who is deleting the questions that raise question to this new site?

I recently asked the users to rate the new rating system.  The responses were generally negative.  Now it seems it has been deleted from the…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

pigthree

in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago

Who is deleting the questions that raise question to this new site?

I recently asked the users to rate the new rating system.  The responses were generally negative.  Now it seems it has been deleted from the…

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spaceaddict

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Buying a Brownstone for under 500K

I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…

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jtv

in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago

Experience with Upstate Door?

Has anyone used the company Upstate Door?  Any feedback positive or negative?

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

tgiardina

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago

Can we store stuff at our new house if we didnt get the C of O yet?

We are finishing up our new house…Calling for inspections and all that fun stuff. We are trying to find out…can we start storing stuff there?…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

ari11210

in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago

Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker

I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

tracyj

in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month ago

What are the pros and cons of buying into an HDFC co-op?

Hi there: Does anyone have any experience with HDFC coops, both positive and negative, that you could share? I’ve been looking into purchasing into a…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Akidovic

in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago

Recco for General Contractor - Beer

I’m a long-time reader, first-time poster, but created a BS account specifically to recommend our contractor – Thalal Beer.  I hope this is the right…

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