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adamo
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Keim Products for Brownstone Repairs?
Hi all. I saw that someone had mentioned a company called KEIM, which makes all sorts of masonry products. I had a look at their…
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adamo
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Keim Products for Brownstone Repairs?
Hi all. I saw that someone had mentioned a company called KEIM, which makes all sorts of masonry products. I had a look at their…
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treetop
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 6 months ago
Material to cover/protect rubber roof?
We have a 1000 sq roof flat rubber roof. About a third of it is covered with a wood deck. We were told not to…
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pamdy
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Have you lost a white 3 legged dog ?
White 3 legged dog on Sherman St between Greenwood and Ocean Pkwy. Seems to be lost but can’t get close enough to read tags
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pamdy
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Have you lost a white 3 legged dog ?
White 3 legged dog on Sherman St between Greenwood and Ocean Pkwy. Seems to be lost but can’t get close enough to read tags
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nalusurf
in Restaurants and Cafes 12 years and 3 months ago
When is Manny's Comming Back??
Does anyone know the status of Manny’s on the corner of Patchen and Macon in Bed-Stuy? I know they were planning on upgrading their kitchen…
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acflorant
in Landscaping 12 years and 3 months ago
Folks were incredibly helpful with my search for someone to strip my fireplaces. Now I need a landscaper. Any suggestions? I am in Brooklyn.
Looking for a landscaper. I live in Brooklyn. al
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cindytemp
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Private event permission?
Do you know if a commercial building in Brooklyn (zoned for manufacturing) is allowed to have a private party for less than 75 people? Is…
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susant
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?
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cindytemp
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Private event permission?
Do you know if a commercial building in Brooklyn (zoned for manufacturing) is allowed to have a private party for less than 75 people? Is…
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hebron76
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Selling a house with prior ECB violations
The prior owner incurred several ECB violations which have now all been resolved. However, ECB also gave him several fines as he never responded to…
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brooklynny
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
Reclaimed Bricks for Garden Use
I planned to use reclaimed bricks from my recent renovation to pave part of my garden, but the post below about rear brick walls now…
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nalusurf
in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago
Need a Structural Engineer Inspection for a Damaged Girder
Hi All, Looking for a reliable and knowledgeable structural engineer, familiar with brownstone structure, to provide an inspection on a water and termite damaged girder.…
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metaphase
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
recommendations for brick painting/coating?
We have a townhouse with a rear exterior brick wall that is not painted/coated. The previous owners removed the paint by powerwashing and then repointed…
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nalusurf
in Insurance 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for Home Insurance Co. that Doesn't Require Garden Level Bars to be Swing Away??
Hi All, Checked past threads on this issue and we are in a similar situation as many on this site. We are a new policy…
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lapinagile
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Anyone have Brooklyn This Old House episodes?
Hi all, I’ve been searching everywhere for the 2009 This Old House episodes featuring a renovation of a Prospect Heights brownstone. Can’t find them on…
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gigi
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
polished concrete floors
hi all. We are renovating a basement where we will put the bedrooms. I want to have a finish with polished concrete floors. Can ayone…
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anony
in General Contractors 12 years and 3 months ago
Asbestos removal?
I’m having my electrical upgraded in the basement and the contractor said I may have asbestos on my pipes and ConEd may have an issue…
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