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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Electrical Permits
We are completing a full renovation on a 2-family brownstone in Bed-Stuy including adding/removing light fixtures and wiring. Our electrician has only pulled permits for…
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bedstuytownhouse
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
PInk Palace on Jefferson Ave sold
I noticed a sold sign on this building on Jefferson b/t T&T but cannot find record of the sale. Anyone know how much it sold…
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triguynyc
in Zoning 11 years and 9 months ago
2 Fam C of O vs R2 (single family) zoning - who wins?
What governs the legal usage of a building: zoning, C of O, or tax classification when these three docs are inconsistent? I recently viewed a…
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notny
in Cellar 11 years and 9 months ago
Basement hatch with hose bib
I want to replace my existing basement hatch. I’d like the new hatch to have 1) a dryer vent and 2) a hose bib. Has…
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mulligatani
in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago
Major Cracks in Hardwood Floors
We have major cracks in our original hardwood floors (see attached pic). I have been doing some light research and it seems that it can…
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Sputnik13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
General Contractor reference
Hi everyone. My general contractor is finishing up his job for me, and I would like to drop a quick plug or him. He’s done…
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skeer126
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Custom door guy needed!!!
I am in need to build some custom white traditional french doors in my brownstone in my living room. See pic attached Does anyone have…
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Sputnik13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
General Contractor reference
Hi everyone. My general contractor is finishing up his job for me, and I would like to drop a quick plug or him. He’s done…
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ramitay
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 11 months ago
ISO bluestone to satisfy landmarks on Brooklyn project
Grrrr….. I need about 450 sf of bluestone for a front yard project in Brooklyn on Landmarked block. Got flagged by City and have now…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Recently bought house w/ kitchen not in place of 1950's DoB plans.
There is an illegal kitchen in the two-family house we just bought. As per the existing DoB plans (icards) from the 1950s, the kitchen exists…
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marshling
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor wants a "document" addressing his side of our fence??
I am not sure if this is odd or normal, we have just finished renovating the inside of our semi detached house and started the…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
DEK-BLOCK System
Does anyone have any experience with this floating deck system? Thanks.
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deva
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Basement Drainage
Need the collective wisdom of this site. I started the work on finishing my basement and am about to pour 4 inches of concrete after…
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ilovestoops
in Decks and Porches 11 years and 9 months ago
need stain expert to stain porch "ceiling"
5 yrs ago had “ceiling” of porch stained white but accidentally didn’t use opaque stain (Cabot exterior stain used). Need to re-stain it and want…
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pigthree
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Palmers closing gone from archives
I remember reading about the closing of the Palmers restaurant (located in the Avalon building) here on Brownstoner. There were some sketchy circumstances? Does anybody…
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bydesign
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
sticky subletting situation
Trying to help a friend out with a sticky subletting situation – see below for her explanation – would love some insight! ___________________________________________________________________________ I’ve had…
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bkjl
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Neighbors overgrown tree damage garage
I’m in the process of purchasing a home in Bay Ridge. The rear neighbor’s overgrown tree has damaged the detached 2 car garage in my…
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park_slope_boy
in Waste Management 14 years and 8 months ago
Recommend a good building maintenance company for a small 4-unit brownstone?
Can you gals/guys please help us (a small 4 unit brownstone) find a good maintenance company that handles the basics (trash, snow, periodic cleaning and…
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