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raroam
in Building Code 12 years and 8 months ago
How does one get elevation certificate for condo in a building that doesn't have an elevation certificate?
We live in Greenpoint FEMA flood zone and want to get flood insurance. Our area has been surveyed extensively as we live across street from…
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happycats
in Brownstoner 12 years and 8 months ago
New Chest Freezer Has A Burning Smell...Is This Normal
Hi. I just recently purchased a small Summit chest freezer. I plugged it in tonight and I first noticed that that outside was a little…
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raroam
in Brownstoner 12 years and 8 months ago
Any recommendations for generator installation/sales in Brooklyn?
Looking to get quotes for an automatic generator for our building. Anyone have recommendations?
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raroam
in Building Code 12 years and 8 months ago
How does one get elevation certificate for condo in a building that doesn't have an elevation certificate?
We live in Greenpoint FEMA flood zone and want to get flood insurance. Our area has been surveyed extensively as we live across street from…
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brokedown
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 8 months ago
lawyer for suing NYC?
We may need to sue the city to settle a claim for damage to our personal property caused by sewage spill. I’m told that this…
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microfiche
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Will specifying 'no buyers brokers' limit our chances of selling?
We’re thinking of selling our a co-op appartment in Carrol Gardens ourselves. We’re considering specifying no buyers brokers so we can avoid paying the buyers…
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evperry
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
exterior sub contractor facade resurface
Hi’, I’m just starting a brownstone renovation and i am looking for a good sub contractor to handle the exterior resurface and paint off facade.…
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stickerhappy
in Insurance 12 years and 8 months ago
Good insurance for small multifamily in PS?
Our current plan is ending this year- any recs for a good insurance company for a small 6 family multi-family in Park Slope, Brooklyn? Any…
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mcll
in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago
electrcian
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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trvrt30
in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago
Healthy radiator paint?
I’m having trouble finding anyone who can speak intelligently on this topic, so I’d be very thankful if someone in this insightful and helpful community…
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jackdavis100
in Insurance 12 years and 8 months ago
General Liability and Workman's comp
My co-op needs general liability and workmans comp and they want themselves to be put as additional insureds. The contractor says it’s $3000.00 extra to…
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jppacheco
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 8 months ago
waxed concrete (beton cire) - contractor recommendations
I am looking to apply waxed concrete on my bathroom (sheetrock) walls. Any ideas of whom could do it? I appreciate your recommendations Thank you
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Williams
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Is Bed-Stuy really changing?
I am contemplating moving there and hears so many mixed views that it seems like an urban legend that brokers push… I realize that most…
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evperry
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
selling details and items from brownstone
does anyone know the best way to sell details like pocket doors and molding from a brownstone. Also the claw foot tubs. thanks
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crownrenovation
in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago
Do I really need to replace electric and plumbing??
I know what everyone says, do it once and do it right but do I really need to replace the electric in the entire house?…
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evperry
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
what is the name of the product used to resurface brownstone
the exterior of brownstones. thanks
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npea
in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago
Can anyone recommend a master plumber to install a totally new hot water heater/radiator system in our modest Victorian?
Can anyone recommend a master plumber who can install a new hot water heater/radiator system? We recently bought a modest Victorian with a terrible (seemingly…
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tlocane
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 8 months ago
How To Clean/Refinish A Moldy table Top After Sandy
I had almost 5ft of water in my basement studio/office after Sandy. Almost everything was submerged in nasty salt water which corroded everything within an…
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brklynreno
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 8 months ago
Living Room (with TV) on the parlor floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b248cd6540c-.jpg We are working on a renovation of the parlor floor and we would like to make a practical and yet still beautiful parlor floor…
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