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CarmenR
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Structural engineer recommendation?
Looking for a recommendation for a structural engineer for a gut reno on a 1910 woodframe house. We are also adding an extension on three…
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ewffan
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
sound proofing interior wall
Hi, I,m looking for advice on sound proofing a few interior rooms on a new construction row house. I’ve heard about extra drywall, soundboard, mass…
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ewffan
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
sound proofing interior wall
Hi, I,m looking for advice on sound proofing a few interior rooms on a new construction row house. I’ve heard about extra drywall, soundboard, mass…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Custom glass
A friend of mine needs 2 pieces of 1/4 inch tempered texture or ripple glass cut in 11” diameter circle. Do you know anyone who…
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jamesfacts
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
How to check if a curb cut is legal?
My neighborhood in Bushwick has a lot of what appear to be illegal curb cuts (or no parking signs painted over regular curbs)… but the…
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evesieg
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
homeowners rights regarding neighbors construction
Can anyone offer advice on homeowners rights regarding neighbors construction situation? Our neighbors- a condo building next to us needs to re-do their exterior stucco…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Hot water heater
Mine started making thumping noises last night. Did it again this a.m. & now the hot water is coming out rusty. Think I should shut…
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jamesmith
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Take Care Central Brooklyn NYC
In 2004, the Health Department created a citywide health policy called to help improve the health of New Yorkers. TCNY identifies 10 key areas that…
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jamesmith
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Take Care Central Brooklyn NYC
In 2004, the Health Department created a citywide health policy called to help improve the health of New Yorkers. TCNY identifies 10 key areas that…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Custom glass
A friend of mine needs 2 pieces of 1/4 inch tempered texture or ripple glass cut in 11” diameter circle. Do you know anyone who…
0
ilovestoops
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
How much $ to hold back after renov?
After the gut renov of a bathroom, how much (%) should be held back from payments to the plumber, and for how long, after job…
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someonecalleddob
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
I want to completely gut renovate my 2nd floor. Floor plan suggestions.
This is my current plan as is. What would you recommend as the best use of my space? How can I make this better?
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Intercom for a three family
Hi- I’m looking for a company that sells and installs intercoms suitable for a 3 family brownstone. Nothing fancy just a buzzer and intercom in…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Intercom for a three family
Hi- I’m looking for a company that sells and installs intercoms suitable for a 3 family brownstone. Nothing fancy just a buzzer and intercom in…
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aeonray
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Illegal three level extension to back of brownstone house
The new owners of the house next door are currently building a cinder block extension to their brownstone, in order to extend the property 18’…
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aeonray
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Illegal three level extension to back of brownstone house
The new owners of the house next door are currently building a cinder block extension to their brownstone, in order to extend the property 18’…
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VAtoBK
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Floor finishing -- Poly alternative
I need to finish new white oak floors and would love to hear from anyone who has used a non-polyurethane solution. I am hoping to…
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someonecalleddob
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
I want to completely gut renovate my 2nd floor. Floor plan suggestions.
This is my current plan as is. What would you recommend as the best use of my space? How can I make this better?
0
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