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westminster
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Permit for Tearing Down Garage?
We would like to tear down a two-car garage in back of our house. We would not be rebuilding the garage but rather using the footprint…
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tingeyplumbing
in Furnace Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Oil furnaces - advantages and disadvantages
**Furnace repair and installation** is no easy job if you want to do it yourself, especially now when the cold weather is just around the…
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ea3421
in Cellar 12 years and 10 months ago
sub-cellar
Anyone here have a sub-cellar? How far does the DOB allow one to dig down for these, as they dont take up FAR?
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tcccorcoran
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Seeking Cast Ironwork Reccomendations
I need to replace banisters, front gate and newel posts on my brownstone Appreciate any reccomendations
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amypom
in Sidewalks 12 years and 10 months ago
ISO recommendations for bluestone walkway repair
The cement binding a portion of our bluestone walkway has broken down and washed away. We are seeking a contractor to reset the bluestone, and…
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mm212
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
window treatments - experience with Smith & Noble, Hunter Douglas or The Shade Store
I’m looking for a company to do custom window treatments for a number of windows in my home. Some very basic, others a bit more…
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parkplaced
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Sealing new windows
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506875c3259cc-.jpg I just replaced three windows in the bay in the back of my brownstone. The bay itself, constructed in wood all those years ago,…
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New Business of Greene Avenue
I see that Lockysmyths the hair salon has gone out of business on Greene and Cambridge. A new sign reads “Yoga Studio” – does anybody…
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xistent
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago
Small Business Based From Brooklyn home
Trying to find out what the rules are regarding a business at home – living in a landmarked neighborhood in brooklyn. More specifically it would…
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jtphilli
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
Bluestone Pavers For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068ff1833f54-.jpg For sale, pallet of 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers of ledgestone that simulate the look and feel of bluestone. Perfect for garden patios and…
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jtphilli
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
Bluestone Pavers For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068ff1833f54-.jpg For sale, pallet of 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers of ledgestone that simulate the look and feel of bluestone. Perfect for garden patios and…
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stephanie
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 4 months ago
Apartment window cleaning
I would like to hire someone to clean the windows in my 3-room apartment. The windows do not tilt in. One set of windows runs…
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mrsespinal28
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
Anyone know what's going on at 2nd st the Alonzo daycare
I notice for the past two days I have seen a lot of police infront of the daycare on 2nd btwn 4&5 ; curious to…
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mrsespinal28
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
Anyone know what's going on at 2nd st the Alonzo daycare
I notice for the past two days I have seen a lot of police infront of the daycare on 2nd btwn 4&5 ; curious to…
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brownieinhk
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
For Free: Balusters
Hello, We are giving away balusters – there are 2 different shapes, probably 20+ in total. Pick up in Carroll Gardens.
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Master Plvmber
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Hot water boilers and systems
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068a07a04380-.jpg Often, the best way to heat a building is by warming water and moving it gently through pipes and radiators to portioned areas of…
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AEPE
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
Are you a Certificate of Fitness holder?
Trying to figure out what must be done for our existing sprinkler system. I think I need to have an annual inspection done by a master…
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ea3421
in Cellar 12 years and 10 months ago
sub-cellar
Anyone here have a sub-cellar? How far does the DOB allow one to dig down for these, as they dont take up FAR?
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