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catboot
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
New flight path over Bed Stuy?
Has anyone noticed the sudden increase of low flying airplanes over eastern Bed Stuy? Seems to have started last night and has been pretty constant…
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argentina
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Structural repair of Stoop Walls
Has anyone had to repair the underside of the walls that support the stoop? After this winter’ extreme temperature I noticed cracks on the bottom…
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priscillabuchanan877
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
landmark question
we are about to sign a contract on a landmarked brownstone. it will require work but is not a total gut. i realize that being…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Small Bathrooms & Plumbing Codes
Hi Guys, Question: We own a 2-Family in Bed-Stuy that retains the original configuration on the Parlor and top floor. In the original layout, the…
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runt876
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
How much to rent apartment?
I’m about to list my one bedroom rental on the market in North Crown Heights, and I was wondering how landlords determine the approximate rent.…
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freespirit
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
CO question
Good afternoon, all I have a question in regards to the CO issue – I have a 100 year old house with no CO on…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Maximum Allowed FAR
Hi Brownstoners, Can someone decipher this for me? “FAR as built is .84”; and “maximum allowed FAR is 1.35” Clearly this is my first time…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Staten Island Real Estate Brokers
Looking for a recommendation for real estate brokers on the North Shore area of Staten Island (Saint George, Clinton, Stapleton). Thanks Brownstoners.
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Parking lot project
There’s a pretty, empty, landscaped patch on our residential block that is constrained from being built on in some ways. Rumor has it that the…
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hurbertthecat
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
What is the total Population of Hipsters in Brooklyn?
I was thinking about moving there but I am scared its overrun with hipsters and coffee shops. Can anyone help me and suggest the parts…
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melissabraun
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Rowhouse layout
My husband and I bought a three story row house in Bed Stuy recently that is divided up as a duplex on the garden and…
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JIsadora
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 8 months ago
Question about a specific block in Bedford Stuyvesant
Hello all, can any Bed Stuy locals give me their opinion on the block – Madison Street between Lewis Ave and Stuyvesant Ave. Mostly talking…
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mmvh
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
mini split systems and a legal question
Even though I’ve had my row house in Clonton Hill for over 22 years, until this past January, I never knew that the NYC heat…
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newtomehouse
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Need Stucco-Looking for a Mason
Hello, We recently closed on our first house and are in the middle of a gut renovation. The house has a cinderblock extension (fully permitted/inspected…
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workisfun
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
lead abatement
can anyone recommend a reliable company for lead abatement? thanks.
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BigGuy22
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Dining Table w/ Chairs - Excellent Condition - $500
Dining table with custom chairs for sale- Excellent Condition -Table includes one leaf to extend (easy to take in and out to store) -A perfect…
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BigGuy22
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Glass Coffee Table - Excellent Condition - $200
Distressed glass coffee table for sale in excellent condition -VERY sturdy coffee table -Glass top gives a clean, sleek look especially in smaller spaces -Easy…
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BigGuy22
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Pier 1 Armoire- Excellent Condition - $400
-Distressed -Ton of storage (Can hang or use shelves) -Large drawer on bottom Retail- $1,000 Selling for- $400.00
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