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hj55

in Building Code 13 years ago

Yet Another C of O Quandary

Hi Everyone, I’m trying to go into contract on a brownstone represented and set-up as a 3 family (3 boilers, 3 gas meters etc.). It…

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dizelmc81

in Inspection 13 years ago

First time Buyer

Hello, First time buyer of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy…. 2 family 4 story…. we go into contract monday… what should be my first steps before…

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gpoint

in Utilities 13 years ago

Fire Hydrant

Because of the heat wave, our street’s fire hydrant has been on continuously. Because of its continuous use, will this affect the water bill for…

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Updated 13 years ago

tws

in Radiators 13 years ago

Radiator Refinishing

Looking for advice/recommendations on how best to refinish old cast iron steam radiators that are caked in peeling paint.  Choices seem to be between sandblasting…

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Updated 13 years ago

ellemmm

in Flooring 13 years ago

Salvaged wood floor

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff30a95b27f6-.jpg Hello…Anybody know where to find salvaged tongue and groove wood flooring?  We’re looking to fix the floors in our kitchen.  4.5″ (with tongue it’s…

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Updated 13 years ago

kidbklyn

in Other 13 years ago

Can anyone recommend an auto mechanic?

I need a front end alignment for my car. A recommendation for a competent auto mechanic would be much appreciated.

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Updated 13 years ago

alexk

in Electricians 13 years ago

Electrician recommendations

Hi, I am looking for an electritcian to work on a renovation of our house in Bed-Stuy. We are putting in a new kitchen, a half…

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flyingdesigner

in Electricians 13 years ago

minumum distance between electrical outlets in Kitchen

I am preparing to have new counters installed in my kitchen and during the process would like to move some outlets to more convenient locations. …

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reagan9000

in Heating 13 years ago

Oil to gas conversion - indirect storage tank question

I am contemplating convertion my oil boiler to gas and as part of the job replace my hot water heater with an indirect storage hot…

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kidbklyn

in Other 13 years ago

Can anyone recommend an auto mechanic?

I need a front end alignment for my car. A recommendation for a competent auto mechanic would be much appreciated.

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Mar

in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago

Seeking floor refinisher specializing in non-poly eco/traditional finishes

  We need to re-do the floors in our new (pre-war) apartment and don’t want poly or wax. I’ve been reading about tung oil for…

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Updated 13 years ago

tws

in Radiators 13 years ago

Radiator Refinishing

Looking for advice/recommendations on how best to refinish old cast iron steam radiators that are caked in peeling paint.  Choices seem to be between sandblasting…

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elmo

in Flooring 13 years ago

Wood Flooring Help

I am looking into removing the wall to wall carpeting in a bedroom (140 sq. feet) and replacing with wood flooring.  Apparently there is no proper…

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Updated 13 years ago

anonymous

in Metalwork 13 years and 2 months ago

Iron gates on windows

Sorry if this is an elementary odd question. The iron gates on garden apartment windows …..they are all over park slope. Are these illegal? I…

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Updated 13 years ago

michiganman

in Brownstoner 13 years ago

1200000 Budget, Looking for Multi-Family

Hi!  As an outsider I was hoping to acquire some information from the knowledgeable Brownstoner community.  Is it at all possible to find a multi-family…

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Updated 13 years ago

stickerhappy

in Building Code 13 years ago

Boiler room allowed to be combined within apt of a multi-family? Need advice

  We have a 5 family building- it was a 6 family, but the previous owner legally combined the two ground level apts to make…

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apollo52873

in Architecture 13 years ago

architect

I need an architect, looking for referal

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elmo

in Flooring 13 years ago

Wood Flooring Help

I am looking into removing the wall to wall carpeting in a bedroom (140 sq. feet) and replacing with wood flooring.  Apparently there is no proper…

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mlr115

in About Brooklyn 13 years ago

What is happening in the vacant lot on Pacific between Boerum and Court that has a loudspeaker permit?

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mlr115

in About Brooklyn 13 years ago

What is happening in the vacant lot on Pacific between Boerum and Court that has a loudspeaker permit?

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