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theoperadiva
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
ISO: recommendations for Concrete Contractor or Mason for exterior job
Hi All, We’re seeking estimates and a recommendation for a concrete contractor or mason for a 300 sq ft slab in our backyard. Our contractor…
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brett195
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Is a PVC Waste Pipe Legal for 3 Family Brownstone?
I recently purchased a 3 family, 5 story Brownstone in Bed Stuy that has PVC pipe for the waste line. I am being told by…
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elm_bk
in Landlord 12 years and 3 months ago
fabric mulch cover all over my yard - what to do?
Hi – we moved in to a house over the summer and are just now getting to the backyard. There seems to be a layer…
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mistyfaun
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
the necessity of an architect for whole project?
Hi everyone! I’m a new brownstone owner. I’ve been reading a lot of the forum discussions and it’s been a great help so thank you!.…
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blue1892
in Skylight 12 years and 3 months ago
Buyer's Agent or no Buyer's Agent?
Hi All – looking for a bit of guidance here. We are first time home buyers looking for a 3 Family building in Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy)…
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nardia9
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 3 months ago
Wood facade contractor
Can anyone recommend a good contractor to do a wood facade? Our house was originally wood but they covered it with ugly fake brick.
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blue1892
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 3 months ago
Finding Brooklyn Brownstones on Your Own
Hi All, So, each day I leave work and drive up and down the streets of the areas I am looking to buy for buildings…
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noparkslope
in Skylight 12 years and 3 months ago
Skylight- any problem replacing original?
I have a brownstone with the original glass and metal skylight above the stairwell. It has permanently open louvered vents that through which heat flows…
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nancy sullivqn
in Landlord 12 years and 3 months ago
Fill Soil Available - FREE (South Slope)
About 2-3 yards (cubic yards) of soil fill to be used as construction fill. NOT suitable for gardening or planting. You must pick it all…
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theinvestor
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 4 months ago
Will The Housing Market Lead The US Economic Recovery?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5137123d29d07-processed-httpchicagoagentmagazinecomwp-contentuploads201205judicialjpg.jpg Seems like the housing market is steadily making its way back to normal, but it is far away from it’s glory days. Then again…
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webby1000
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Tenants want to have wedding in backyard -- What kind of insurance is available or should I require?
They have the ground floor apartment with a large but rather “rustic” backyard. They are very nice and I want to accomodate them. I want…
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bococagirl
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for painting and repairing ceiling cracks
We bought our house two years ago and, although the previous owners had repainted the parlor floor walls and ceiling, we could see evidence cracks…
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jjq
in Appliances 12 years and 3 months ago
Range In Kitchen Island or Sink
Contemplating putting a 4-burner Wolf rangetop in a kitchen island. Space is not an issue, as the island will be designed from the ground up…
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sjb
in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago
How to decide if it is time to switch to gas heating
For the year 2012 I paid $3100 for fuel oil. I was just given a quote of $6750 to switch to gas by a licensed…
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southie
in Landscaping 12 years and 3 months ago
Front Yard Landscape and Hardscape
Hi – we are planning to update our front yard with new hardscape and a new tree with some surrounding ground cover. It’s a small…
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sjb
in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago
How to decide if it is time to switch to gas heating
For the year 2012 I paid $3100 for fuel oil. I was just given a quote of $6750 to switch to gas by a licensed…
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MrsBslope
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 3 months ago
Resale value and artificial lawn
We live in a first floor apartment in Park Slope with a small backyard. It currently has some grass, which is not thriving. After much…
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cado
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Alt 2 plan exam dissaproved, should the process be taking months?
Our plan examiner disapproved our application for an alt2 permit. It took a month for our architect to see the examiner to review his objections. …
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