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samtsegaye
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
door to transom proportions
Hello, We are about to order a set of double entry doors for our townhouse. We are having a difficult time figuring out a good…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
how do I verify a contractor
My building is thinking of using a contractor. I looked up the contractor by his name in the DOB license site, and found it attached…
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dalstonloans7777
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Neighborhood recommendations
I’m looking to buy a place in Brooklyn and could use some neighborhood recommendations. I’ve been renting in the Lower East Side for the past…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
how do I verify a contractor
My building is thinking of using a contractor. I looked up the contractor by his name in the DOB license site, and found it attached…
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ms-sandy
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
What exactly has to be listed on the C of O? Balconies? Back Yard Decks?
I can’t seem to find anywhere the specific answer of what has to be listed on a Certificate of Occupancy. The C of O for…
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brownstone1171
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Sub Panel Wiring. Need Electrician??
A sub panel is located directly under the main panel. The branch circuit wiring runs through the main panel into the sub panel. However, the…
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dalstonloans7777
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Neighborhood recommendations
I’m looking to buy a place in Brooklyn and could use some neighborhood recommendations. I’ve been renting in the Lower East Side for the past…
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ms-sandy
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
What exactly has to be listed on the C of O? Balconies? Back Yard Decks?
I can’t seem to find anywhere the specific answer of what has to be listed on a Certificate of Occupancy. The C of O for…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Grandfathered extension proof
I recently bought a house in BK and met with an expeditor about filing for reno permits with the DOB. He told me the ground…
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workerb
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Reasons for "job on hold" with DOB
I just looked up my job on BIS and noticed it was marked “Job on Hold.” I don’t know why and was told I had…
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greenworks
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Any Brownstoners in Cypress Hills?
We just moved to Cypress Hills a few months ago and have been loving the neighborhood — Are there any other Brownstoner readers out there…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Best value tile store in BK (or boroughs)?
In your opinion, what is the tile store in BK or NYC largely that offers the best value? We are going to be tiling 3.5…
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Plumber or Chimney Specialist for Gas Smell Coming from Fireplace
We’ve smelled gas on and off since we bought our brownstone 4 years ago. We’ve had plumbers come over twice, but they couldn’t detect gas…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Best value tile store in BK (or boroughs)?
In your opinion, what is the tile store in BK or NYC largely that offers the best value? We are going to be tiling 3.5…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Used WIndow A/Cs
I have 2 window a/cs which I don’t use, one a Frigidaire 10000btu 3-year old, and the other 8000btu low-profile ancient. Craigslist for $50 didn’t…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Used WIndow A/Cs
I have 2 window a/cs which I don’t use, one a Frigidaire 10000btu 3-year old, and the other 8000btu low-profile ancient. Craigslist for $50 didn’t…
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brownstone1171
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Sub Panel Wiring. Need Electrician??
A sub panel is located directly under the main panel. The branch circuit wiring runs through the main panel into the sub panel. However, the…
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djd007nyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Green Energy
Hi I’m looking for a green alternative (wind, solar etc) to ConEd and NatGrid. I’ve seen the Green Mountain clippies at the farmers market but…
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