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stephanie
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Do I need file paperwork with city to install 2nd kitchen?
Hi. I am interested in a 2-family house currently being used as a 1-family. The certificate of occupancy is for 2 families. I would like…
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ditmasmom
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for advice on existing boiler
We recently bought a house and are newbies at this… We have an older boiler that was originally for oil but converted to gas. It…
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ewestheimer
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
185 York
I’m interested in starting a discussion group for the new tenants at 185 York in Vinegar Hill. If you are one of the other buyers…
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longhaul
in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago
How to fix an improperly recorded mortgage?
In November of 2011, I refinanced my mortgage for a much lower rate. I went thru a broker and in the process switched the mortgage…
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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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chrisemma
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
buckled hardwood floor planks
Hi, we are looking for someone to do a small hardwood floor job. We have a few planks next to a radiator that buckled out…
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architerp
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
Anyone ever use Dip & Strip from the directory?
Would you recommend them? Do they do good work? Thanks.
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lylet
in Garden 12 years and 6 months ago
Parking Space
A long saga, for sure. But I’ll try to be brief. Closed on an apt in a 24 unit building back in the summer of…
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chrisemma
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
mechanical or digital timer for light schedule control in hallway?
The lights in the hallway of our house are controled by a mechanical timer, branded Tork. The timer has bailed on us for a while…
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chrisemma
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
mechanical or digital timer for light schedule control in hallway?
The lights in the hallway of our house are controled by a mechanical timer, branded Tork. The timer has bailed on us for a while…
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lkpe
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Contractor/Iron worker recommendation
Just wanted to drop a quick note to recommend contractor Gregg Resnick of Allied Arborcraft, whom my husband and I found on Brownstoner originally. We…
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steveg
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
roof rats? exterminator recommendation
Well its that time again, mice want a warm place to live and come visit our 4 story limestone.. Seems every year I have some…
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gothaml
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Enclose Public Staiway? Don't even ask?
We have a 5 story brownstone and are wondering if anyone has been approved to enclose the public-sprinklered stairway to combine top two floors into a single…
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astorian
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a construction loan broker
Like many other brownstoners, I’ve had a great experience with Adam Dahill, but I’m assuming construction loans are a different marketplace. Does anyone have a…
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bkvfx
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
AWOL plumber advice
hello, I’m looking for some advice on a renovation situation. we are around 90% done with a home reno. we are nearing final…
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jessyjessyjessy
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Appliance Repair Guy- recommendation
We just had our appliances repaired by Peter of Father & Son Appliance Repair. This guy was awesome! http://www.yelp.com/biz/father-and-son-appliance-repair-brooklyn He was clearly very knowledgeable, and…
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rcltrh
in Appliances 12 years and 6 months ago
Free refrigerator for someone affected by Sandy
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50faec83dfc86-.jpg FInally getting around to cleaning out the basement, and I have a regular sized 2 door (top over bottom) white Kenmore refrigerator + frost…
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architerp
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
Anyone ever use Dip & Strip from the directory?
Would you recommend them? Do they do good work? Thanks.
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