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brooklyngersh
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
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nhamilto
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Finding the right kind of Architect
We are about to close on a three family Landmarked townhouse which needs some relatively minor work on the inside and a thorough make over…
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200line
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 11 months ago
Exterior wood contractors
We are looking for contractors skilled in exterior wood work to re-side the front of a wood frame house, including building a new wooden stoop/steps…
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Barbjean
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Landmark approved Window Contractors
Has anyone in the last year had Landmark approved windows installed? Any recommendations? Also need outside windows painted on all 4 floors. Thanks.
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brooklyngersh
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
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elbow
in Pest Control 12 years and 11 months ago
Steel Wool Rolls to Ratproof a Yard
I went past the African Burial Ground National Park today and saw that they had removed all the grass and covered the entire unpaved portion…
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fhtudor
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
complete roof tear-off / dormer addition
We’re about to close on on a property with a pitched, shingled roof. The roof is in terrible shape and we knew the house was…
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happycats
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Best water based sealer after sanding wood floors?
I might be attempting to hand sand my kitchen floor soon and looking for the least toxic sealer with the lowest VOC’s. I do not…
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lkpe
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
I'm considering getting a Viking D3 range. Anyone have positive or negative experiences? Thanks.
I’m considering getting a Viking D3 range. Has anyone had positive or negative experiences with it? Thanks.
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m926bk
in Landlord 12 years and 11 months ago
Notice by Tenants for Lease Non-Renewal?
I’ve read and re-read my current lease and I don’t see any language regarding tenant giving landlord notice for lease renewal or non-renewal at end…
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Joanna
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
Appliance rental
Has anyone used Rent A Center or another appliance rental company and if so, what did you think of them? I need some appliances for…
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rcc147
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Antique BeautyRange Stove offered
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504355aa16e5d-.jpg Looking for offers for this antique gas stove. In good condition, a couple of minor pant chips. Unsure if working or not. Available for…
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lifer
in Landlord 12 years and 11 months ago
Another tenant smoking issue
I am landlord of a brownstone on a quiet block in South Brooklyn. I found a note under the main door of the building from…
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elbow
in Pet Supplies 12 years and 11 months ago
Are Pet Pigs Legal in NYC?
It was a first for me in NYC. I was having lunch when I saw this guy walk by with a pet pig on a…
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sunsetprk
in Counters 12 years and 11 months ago
Granite Recommendation
We just had a granite counter top installed in our kitchen and wanted to share our positive experience. After looking at various granite suppliers in…
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blaqhole
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
RJB Renovation or Blushi Construction?
Hi everyone. We’re starting on some interior renovations on a single family building we bought in Park Slope. We’ve gotten bids from RJB Renovation and…
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jarnow4
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 11 months ago
Grouter needed
Hi neighbors, I am looking for someone to do some re-grouting in my bathroom. I realize that is a job for a handyperson, but not…
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aileen
in Exteriors 12 years and 11 months ago
Need exterior front facade replaced
I have a 3 story brick building and had the front facade of the first floor replaced 8-9 years ago with stucco. I hate the…
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Mar
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Seeking experienced someone to build metal pipe twin bed -- or modify Restoration Hardware bed.
Seeking experienced someone to build metal pipe twin bed — or modify Restoration Hardware bed. I love this bed: http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod373126&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart-_-none-_-other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=rhbc_cat206019 But I’d like to…
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