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tlocane
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 6 months ago
Exterior and Internal Basement Water Leak
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510434efa21e5-.jpg I own a brickstone in Carroll Gardens, bordering Gowanus. This was originally a 2-family house, gut-renovated into a 1-family. The basement (technically a cellar…
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phife00
in Appraisals 12 years and 6 months ago
CoA states two family but really being used as one family
we are trying to purchase a legal 2 family home that has been converted to a 1 family. the CoA states that the home is…
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jc2bk
in Garden 12 years and 6 months ago
Ornamental kale/cabbage plants?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50febad2ee4fe-.jpg Does anyone know where in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or online I can purchase ornamental kale/cabbage plants. It seems many places no longer have them.
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viaorient
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Beams Eated by Termites. Need Structure Engineer Recommendation
Hello, After opening up the ceilingin the basement, I just discovered major termite damage on the beams in the basement. To proceed, I would like…
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bkbrownstone
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Bathtub options
I have a deadline and I’m looking to buy a bathtub that I’d like to be able to pick up the sameday however, the only…
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ditmasmom
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking advice on existing boiler, part 2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5101e71158462-.jpg I couldn’t figure out how to add a picture of the boiler to my original post. So, I welcome all comments about anyone who…
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happycats
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Anyone Know Where To But A New Wood Interior Door For A Bathroom?
Hi. I need to get a new bathroom door . Nothing fancy but I wold lke something that is real wood, not mdf, etc….Does anyone…
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pickles
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
Insurance that covers "Inherent Vice"?
Hey guys, motivated by the fairly recent building collapse on Carroll Street in carroll gardens to take a closer look at my homeowner policy. Which…
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orrsuz
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago
Foam insulation behind window mouldings
We have a draught problem behind/through the gaps in front window mouldings we removed them for stripping and the gaps between brick and woodwork are…
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vthatcher
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Is it legal to Occupy with out final C of O?
C of O conversion from 3 family to 4 family . Interior renovations to remodel building. Plans approved, inspections just about done . Minor items…
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ditmasmom
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking advice on existing boiler, part 2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5101e71158462-.jpg I couldn’t figure out how to add a picture of the boiler to my original post. So, I welcome all comments about anyone who…
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MaryB
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Pulling permits without an expediter?
DOB just approved plans for our alt 1 townhouse renovation. Our architects used the new HUB system to have the plans approved which was pretty…
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expedite
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
R4 District, Flushing Queens
A friend wants to covert their 1-family into a 2-family in an R4 District in flushing queens. Is this possible.I am currently looking thru the…
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adam_dahill
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Permit required to remove kitchen? Go from 3 unit to Single Family
I know plenty of people use 3 or 2 unit properties as 1 family. More often or not the layout does not change and the…
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expedite
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
R4 District, Flushing Queens
A friend wants to covert their 1-family into a 2-family in an R4 District in flushing queens. Is this possible.I am currently looking thru the…
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Amym718
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
How do I track DOB application? Is bis-web property page current?
Plans were filed (I naively believe) on 12/21\. In the weeks since, our expeditor has either a) skipped town; b) been consumed by a personal…
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brookynite1
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Heating Adjacent Brownstone during renovation
We are renovating a brownstone. The heat has been turned off for the last month. Our neighbor has just come to us and said that…
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anotherposter
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Custom closet rec
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51004ea3b74af-.jpg I’ve gotten some great info from the forum and am happy to now be able to offer up some from my experience. In case…
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