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in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 8 months ago
Anyone want to salvage free stuff as we start renovation?
Following yours if you remove it: blue tub, blue toilet, retro shower door, small Maytage washing machine, small Hotpoint Frig, small Magic chef stove. Pocket doors also…
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azulperla280
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62
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viaorient
in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago
Metal Gates for Sliding Door for Garden Access
My first floor tenant has a sliding door for access into a deck and a garden. She is concerned that just a sliding glass door…
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housepoor
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
Converting from an illegal use
I am looking to buy a building listed on HPD as 5 units, but is used as 4 units. I think an owner did an…
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bergenstreetgirl
in Pest Control 13 years and 7 months ago
Rat-proofing a brownstone
Our building has a persistent problem with rats. They generally seem to enter the building around the basement windows, which — not coincidentally — are…
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 7 months ago
Non MLS properties?
People, I moved to the Bayridge area 2 years ago and have been in the market for a house since then. I’ve been keeping track…
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fluxus
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago
Real Estate Broker/Agent Recommendation: Nadine Adamson & Karesse Grenier (BHS)
Dear Future Neighbor, We recently purchased a brownstone in Brooklyn, NY, and we’re writing to commend Nadine Adamson and Karesse Grenier as two of the…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Contractor dispute
Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…
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tgiardina
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
I need someone to replace a couple broken Spanish Tiles (I have extras)! Any recommendations?
Im just looking for someone to come to our Bay Ridge house and replace some tiles. I am hoping ot find someone with experience with…
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rocketship
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Cleaning a house trap
Our house trap seems to clog on a weekly basis (construction debris, rust, gravel, etc). I’ve been cleaning it out with a shop vac, but…
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Kateruba
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
No letter of objection on a house without C of O = dealbreaker?
Hello everyone! Please help me decide if no letter of no objection on a house without C of O is a dealbreaker! I’ve been trying…
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guikazoid
in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago
Water temperature on a boiler (gas)
What should the water temperature be set for a water heating system?
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streaker
in Zoning 13 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor problems : what rules govern separation walls between residential homes in Brooklyn?
My neighbor built a six foot concrete wall on the dividing line between my mothers house and his two years ago. He did not consult…
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RBCG
in Insulation 13 years and 7 months ago
Insulation for cockloft?
I’m looking for someone to put insulation in the cockloft of my townhouse (i.e. between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof. On…
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carollann
in Property Management 13 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a building management website for a small condo?
My new condo building (16 units) is looking to set up a website to share docs, have a forum, manage tasks, and post buidling-related matters/news.…
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sbmldc
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
can someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity to shops, etc.
someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity…
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sbmldc
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
can someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity to shops, etc.
someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity…
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cjts
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
ISO Expeditor
Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…
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