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aussieben

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Painting wrought iron fence and balustrades - recommendations or tips?

Hi all We really should paint the front wrought iron fence and balustrades on our brownstone – preferably before the winter hits. They are not…

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Updated 11 years ago

slopefarm

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Rental Listing - Best Websites Now?

We have a 2-fam. We always list the apartment no broker, no fee. It’s been a few years since the last vacancy. What are the…

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Updated 11 years ago

mrohrmann

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Need recs: best architects/contractors in BK for Townhouses & Condo Conversions

We are looking for someone with a strong portfolio of townhouse restoration/renovations as well as condo conversions that can create an optimized space for higher…

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Updated 11 years ago

Arkady

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Does anyone [Marie-Helene] know what this is?

I was repotting a root-bound plant & about half a dozen of these larvae crawled out of the dirt. Should I toss the soil? Are…

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brooklynnative78

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Renovation Question

I am about to embark on some renovations listed below and curious what the right path is to do so wrt architects and/or designers can…

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Updated 11 years ago

aussieben

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Painting wrought iron fence and balustrades - recommendations or tips?

Hi all We really should paint the front wrought iron fence and balustrades on our brownstone – preferably before the winter hits. They are not…

0

katarusa

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Split system AC installation recommendation

We are currently looking to install Split system in our house. I am looking for recommendation of a professional and reliable company or private contractor…

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Updated 11 years ago

katarusa

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Split system AC installation recommendation

We are currently looking to install Split system in our house. I am looking for recommendation of a professional and reliable company or private contractor…

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enew555

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Why are the PE at the DoB inadequate.

I have been dealing with this PE for over a year now he does not know what he is doing. The man is so ancient…

4

Updated 11 years ago

mrohrmann

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Need recs: best architects/contractors in BK for Townhouses & Condo Conversions

We are looking for someone with a strong portfolio of townhouse restoration/renovations as well as condo conversions that can create an optimized space for higher…

0

minasimon

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

LAA Closed?

We researched a property which had a LAA pulled for a boiler replacement. The BIS screen reads “Last Action: Signed off by CAY-9/2/14 (I)”. Does…

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minasimon

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

LAA Closed?

We researched a property which had a LAA pulled for a boiler replacement. The BIS screen reads “Last Action: Signed off by CAY-9/2/14 (I)”. Does…

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faithful2

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Handyman Recommendations

I would like some recommendations for a handyman to install a light fixture, replace a bathroom exhaust fan and some drywall work in the Crown…

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slopefarm

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Rental Listing - Best Websites Now?

We have a 2-fam. We always list the apartment no broker, no fee. It’s been a few years since the last vacancy. What are the…

0

enew555

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Brownstone for sale

Are there still cash buyers looking for brownstones in bed sty?

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Updated 11 years ago

gvlibrandi

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

HONEY BEE HIVE RELOCATION

Would like to relocate honey bee hive in the knot of a very very big elm tree. Don’t want to exterminate. Have tried both Botanic…

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Updated 11 years ago

enew555

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Brownstone for sale

Are there still cash buyers looking for brownstones in bed sty?

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gvlibrandi

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

HONEY BEE HIVE RELOCATION

Would like to relocate honey bee hive in the knot of a very very big elm tree. Don’t want to exterminate. Have tried both Botanic…

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cate

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Favorite Stove?

Does anyone have a favorite stove they would recommend? This is for a traditional unfitted kitchen in a Victorian row house. We need to replace…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

enew555

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Why are the PE at the DoB inadequate.

I have been dealing with this PE for over a year now he does not know what he is doing. The man is so ancient…

0

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