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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
C of O minimum requirements
what are the minumum requirements of finishes to obtain a C of O after construction? Let´s assume plumbing, heating, electric and sprinkler have all been…
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greenwoodnewowner
in Cellar 13 years ago
basement remodel first steps?
How does one determine the soundness of a basement (in terms of water, mold, and insects/rodents)? We would like to remodel the basement of our…
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ywalton
in Other 13 years ago
Lost: Medium wire-hair b&w terrier mix
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4feb5365afc36-.jpg Lost a black male wire-hair terrier mix with white chest and paws on Friday, June 22 from Franklin Avenue & Dean Street. Pix here: http://prospectheights.patch.com/announcements/lost-black-white-terrier-mix-needs-meds…
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RealRob
in Roofers 13 years ago
Can someone recommend an honest roofer?
Brownstone roof looking a bit ragged. Possibly a leak. Also looks like several layers of roofing. Need an honest evaluation and possible replacement.
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esther
in For Sale 13 years ago
Looking to sell my LG washer & dryer
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fec740fbe6c2-.jpg Hello All, I am moving in a few weeks and i need to sell my LG super capacity dryer with quite operation and my…
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norththirdscott
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago
Cabinetry and Designer Recommendation
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fec7727b2317-.jpg I highly recommend Gerald of Brooklyn Modern for interior design and cabinetry. He made a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf system–made entirely from steel–with 5 closed cabinets…
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samshaffer
in Appliances 13 years ago
Dishwasher service for Bosch, Ft. Greene?
The Bosch service itself is a rip-off. The only service recommended on Yelp doesn’t do Bosch. Thanks!
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ProHeights66
in For Sale 13 years ago
New and Salvage items for sale (or free!): outdoor granite, radiators, tub and sink, refrigerator
The following are for sale (pics at link below): outdoor granite pieces — light brown in tone. (can email exact measurements) $500 OBO (bought for…
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graceyd
in For Sale 13 years ago
Couches for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe9de3b46110-.jpg Hello, We have a pair of matching large couches, woven beige fabric, each with 5 matching pillow for sale. They are in good condition,…
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agamama
in Inspection 13 years ago
Mold inspection rec?
Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks
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gallagmc
in Appliances 13 years ago
Portable AC (air conditioner) Exhaust Hose
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fea0902c4555-.jpg I have a Danby Portable AC that has been discontinued (DPAC 10061). Last summer, the exhaust hoses disintegrated (not sure why, they hadn’t had…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Facade engineer recommendations
Hi everybody, We need to get our badly cracked brownstone stucco facade redone. However, before we start we would like to have an engineer inspect…
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brittonm67
in Soundproofing 13 years and 1 month ago
Soundproofing a ceiling
I am a concert musician and I practice regularly in my ground floor apartment during the day. I just moved into this place (which I…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years ago
Fire rated caulk in holes for electrical cables?
When running new BX cables from one floor to another inside the walls of a NYC brownstone, do the holes between floors that the cables…
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ywalton
in Other 13 years ago
Lost: Medium wire-hair b&w terrier mix
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4feb5365afc36-.jpg Lost a black male wire-hair terrier mix with white chest and paws on Friday, June 22 from Franklin Avenue & Dean Street. Pix here: http://prospectheights.patch.com/announcements/lost-black-white-terrier-mix-needs-meds…
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agamama
in Inspection 13 years ago
Mold inspection rec?
Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks
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bhabe
in Taxes 13 years and 1 month ago
COO vs Tax Class
Why would the COO and Tax Class be different on a house? COO has been 1-family for 10+ years, but Tax Class still shows as…
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DouglasAlan
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago
Window Security Bars - Cost? Recs?
We need to replace at least two exterior security bars on our windows. We might replace all four while we’re at it. Any idea on…
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