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ittnyc1

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

CONCRETE LOOK TILE FOR MODERN BATHROOM ?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50077cf29d3e4-.jpg  I had been debating over what tiles to use for my latest bathroom renovation project. I wanted something clean, modern, and of course it…

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AEPE

in Exteriors 13 years and 1 month ago

Doorbell on garden level?

Hi – we live in the lower duplex of a brownstone.  Our electrician has almost convinced us that a doorbell on the garden level is…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

rustydevon

in Landscaping 13 years and 1 month ago

Seeking Landscaper / Nursery recommendations

Hello Brownstoner community,   We have an approximately 8×13′ empty planting bed in front of our 20’w four story brownstone in Clinton Hill. Since we…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

pocketdora

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month ago

Can I erect a 1000 lb shed on my parlor floor?

I am thinking of building a small wooden cabin inside my apartment to act as an extra bedroom. It’s a parlor floor apartment with a…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

mousta

in Insulation 13 years and 1 month ago

Leinster Asbestos Abatement Recommendation

I know a few people have recommended Leinster before but I thought I would give them a plug. They removed maybe 40 feet of pretty…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

argentina

in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago

Boiler Conversion and LAA Process

We are undertaking a long-overdue boiler conversion. We have interviewed various licensed plumbers with prices ranging from $8,500 , $9,800 and $13,500. Aside from the…

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rafaelhaney

in Other 13 years and 1 month ago

Where can I find a mosquito netted enclosed hammock?

Hello friends, Must be able to support 400lbs between two trees. Any suggest would be appreciated.   Best regards Rafael Haney

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rafaelhaney

in Other 13 years and 1 month ago

Where can I find a mosquito netted enclosed hammock?

Hello friends, Must be able to support 400lbs between two trees. Any suggest would be appreciated.   Best regards Rafael Haney

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zucchini88

in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago

Oil Tank

Just looked at a house in Brooklyn that has an old oil tank in the basement.  The owner has already converted the house to gas…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

352now

in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago

Splitting steam system?

Hi me and my partner live in a 4 story home, to avoid conflict we’ve decided that we need to have 2 separate heating systems…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

nyc_sport

in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago

Viking Refrigerator Repair

We came home tonigt to a dead refrigeator.  Despite many complaints about Viking refrigerators, this is the first needed repair in almost 15 years.  No…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

dylan621

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago

Should Condo Associations Be Incorporated?

I had assumed that my condo association was an LLC or corporation but when I searched on the NY Dept of State website I couldn’t…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

JimmyLegs

in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago

Water accumulating under stoop steps

In the little chamber under my steps there is always water or evidence of its presence. As far as I know, there are no pipes…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

dylan621

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago

Should Condo Associations Be Incorporated?

I had assumed that my condo association was an LLC or corporation but when I searched on the NY Dept of State website I couldn’t…

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clairebear246

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 1 month ago

Broker v. landlord responsibility

Several months ago, I broke my Park Slope lease in accordance with its terms (no penalties with 30 days’ notice). My landlord was fine with…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

1ststreetmom

in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago

does removing a kitchen require change in c of o

in a 1920 house, that has a 2 family c of o, if we remove the kitchen on top floor and replace with a laundry…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

zucchini88

in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago

Oil Tank

Just looked at a house in Brooklyn that has an old oil tank in the basement.  The owner has already converted the house to gas…

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fenderwasher

in For Sale 13 years and 1 month ago

Antique tin ceiling panels for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50057bd093146-.jpg Approx 50 SF of “leaf pattern”, approx 125 SF of “diamond pattern”, and approx 800 LF of trim. $60 OBO.

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zerocool

in Flooring 13 years and 2 months ago

Decorative concrete for basement floor- Need recommendation

I’m looking to replace carpet in my finished basement with a polished concrete floor. Can anyone recommend a contractor who can pour self leveling concrete,…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

BrooklynBased

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago

DOB disapproval

We’re following a construction job in the neighborhood, and noticed on the DOB website that the permit application (for an A1 conversion) was “disapproved.” Is…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

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