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daveinbedstuy
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 8 months ago
Woodgraining progress.....
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed42c35a3068-.jpg After prep (sanding and filling any dings) Inez applied an orange/salmon enamel base (after a primer tinted the same color). She uses oil base…
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tgiardina
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 8 months ago
Anyone know a video store around Park Slope/Sunset/Bay Ridge that rents 3d BluRay?!
Anyone know of any such store? Blockbuster does not rent 3d.
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tgiardina
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 8 months ago
Anyone know a video store around Park Slope/Sunset/Bay Ridge that rents 3d BluRay?!
Anyone know of any such store? Blockbuster does not rent 3d.
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
When do I need architect/DOB approval?
I am looking at moving some walls (that were not original and put up by the prior owner in an apartment). Can someone clarify when…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Painting Metal Window Guards
I am repainting old metal guards that cover the glass on our old wooden door. Fairly thin metal etc. and much in need of a…
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Goatcrapp
in Heating 13 years and 8 months ago
NYPIRG 2011-2012 prices?
I never joined last year, and am interested in doing so this year. Their website says they are still negotiating prices (it’s december – doubtful)…
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bearn96
in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago
Indoor Air Quality- anyone know how to test?
After much work and renovation we are starting our second fall in the house. As the heat turns on (steam radiators) and the windows close…
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queensenvirosafe
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos removal for co op building, exterior asbestos
Was trying to read through some older posts regarding recommendation for asbestos removal, and only saw favorable reviews for Leinster Contracting, and I saw a…
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jad2k
in Security 13 years and 8 months ago
Ground floor security
Hi Everyone! I’m going to be moving into a ground floor unit and I’m looking for the best ways to add some extra security. The…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Painting Metal Window Guards
I am repainting old metal guards that cover the glass on our old wooden door. Fairly thin metal etc. and much in need of a…
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Judith51
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
Frangu? Fragu? Fangu? for kitchen reno
A while back a number of BSers were highly recommending an all-around contractor/carpenter/handyman with a name like this — an African guy, I think –…
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callalily
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 8 months ago
Why is HPD ringing doorbells?
Some guy rang our bell today claiming to be from the HPD. He wanted to ask us a long list of questions. First he asked,…
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elm_bk
in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago
Ways to finance with help from my parents
Hi, I know that I’ll ultimately need to hash things out with a lawyer, but I wanted to see if anyone else had expertise on…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
When do I need architect/DOB approval?
I am looking at moving some walls (that were not original and put up by the prior owner in an apartment). Can someone clarify when…
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
Cost of changing apartment layout
I am looking for an estimate of time/cost to fix the layout of an apartments I am looking at purchasing. The current owner has changed…
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ppwest
in Landmarks 13 years and 8 months ago
Any info on this lot?
The empty lot next to the Montauk Club on 8th avenue has always interested me… who owns it and why is it empty? must be…
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ejalbk
in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago
Elastomeric cool roof coating?
Our flat roof is over ten years old and starting to develop some minor leaks so we’re looking into a new roof. One of the…
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fexleycb
in Permits 13 years and 8 months ago
Buildings Dept. Issue - Can't Refinance Because Job Not Signed Off
Hi Brownstoners, In attempting to refinance my mortgage it was discovered when the title search was done that I have a job that’s not signed…
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