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13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hello All, I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
GC Contract
Looking for advice on the form of contract to use for a gut renovation. Do people typically use one of the AIA forms? Typical to…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Mortar Type Suggestions for Re-pointing Brick
Hello All, Wanted to tap into the knowledge of those who have re-pointed brick themselves. So, I have an interior brick area on a party…
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brickmortar
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Strange Smell From Somewhere
There is a bad smell — mold? a dead animal? — coming from the closet in our garden apartment. That area of the apartment lies…
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timer343
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Weil Mclain GV90+4 boiler
I’m putting in 3 water heater and 2 boiler for a three family house. The chimney have 1 hole approx 8 inches for ventilation for…
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spicygreencurry
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Is it even possible to buy a decent home in this market?
Hey Brownstoners! I love this community and forum…such hardworking saavy people who love brooklyn and care about our homes. Ok so i have a topic.…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Final DOB inspection
Can you move in before the final DOB inspection?
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ewfan
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Solar Power
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has feedback on solar companies. I am getting estimates on solar panels for new construction on a one family home…
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13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hello All, I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
0
13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hellow All I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
0
13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hellow All I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
0
misconformist
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Wet-proofing Flood Construction: any advise?
Hi: I am in the beginning stages of planning a major renovation on a house that is recently been included in the 1% flood plain.…
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GreenThinker
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Restoring Tin Ceiling
[](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B113vHTfibmHNzdpcW9Jb1g3a2NNVEJ5dDhiWm9TUzQ5cUc4/edit?usp=sharing “Tin Ceiling Photo”)Hello, looking for someone to restore my tin ceiling to it’s former glory. Any recommendations?
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone/Multi-Family Insurance Rate Increases Question
Brownstoners, For those of you that have renewed you homeowners/BOP insurance coverage in recent months in Brooklyn. On a percentage basis, how much have your…
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brickmortar
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Strange Smell From Somewhere
There is a bad smell — mold? a dead animal? — coming from the closet in our garden apartment. That area of the apartment lies…
0
ewfan
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Solar Power
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has feedback on solar companies. I am getting estimates on solar panels for new construction on a one family home…
0
nintzk86
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Obtaining a C of O - Pros and Cons
What are the pros and cons of getting a Certificate of Occupancy? If a building does not have one, should the owner try to get…
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jbbeta
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Windows / Facade questions
Two of our big house projects coming up are the front facade (brownstone, painted over sometime in the 80’s) and front window replacement (aluminum contractor…
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