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aussieben
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago
Does a rear deck constitute a "change of egress" and trigger need for a certificate of occupancy on a pre-1938 house?
We are looking at a brownstone (2 family) with no certificate of occupancy. Not a problem in itself, as far as we can tell. Appears…
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slopette
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
Best hotels in Brooklyn?
OK, OK, I know this is a bit off topic, but where else but Brownstoner can I find a such community of picky and detail-oriented…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Antique Street Pavers for sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f997db56f6f3-.jpg I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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backeast
in Masonry 13 years and 4 months ago
Retaining Wall replacement questions
The cement or concrete retaining wall at the back of our property needs to be dug up and replaced and moved about a foot (because…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Antique Street Pavers for sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f997db56f6f3-.jpg I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
LOOKING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for a small quantity of pavers/stones (approximately 50 sq ft) that I can make a small little patio in the middle of my…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
LOOKING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for a small quantity of pavers/stones (approximately 50 sq ft) that I can make a small little patio in the middle of my…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
3 story brownstone - rental on top or bottom?
We are trying to decide how to configure our house. I think there are pros and cons to both scenarios – rental on the top…
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zlt99
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Leaking from the House Next Door
We just re-did our roof (complete tear-off) with a highly recommended roofer. When it rained on Sunday, it leaked worse than it did before the…
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cornelius
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 4 months ago
I am looking for an honest broker through which to purchase a 3-4 family brownstone in an affordable area of Brooklyn. Many thanks.
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househunt
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?
What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?…
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sbaltzell
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Clawfoot Tub for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f976a8bbb3c0-.jpg Excellent condition. Faucet and shower rod included. 60″ x 30″. Pick up in Brooklyn Heights. Please email my profile if interested in more information.
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mbw185
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Changing from 2 windows to a bay window and DOB?
We are in contract on a brick house and starting to figure out renovations. We had been thinking of replacing 2 windows from the back…
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1078dean
in Utilities 13 years and 3 months ago
Energy Providers
Lately we have been harassed by a variety of utility companies by phone, mail and in person promising immense savings from our Coned and Nationalgrid…
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Javi80
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Who pays to repair lock?
When a tenant is locked out, and can not gain access other than using a locksmith, who covers the cost of the repair or replacement…
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nfarber
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 3 months ago
Apartment hunting advice
My wife and I are looking for an apartment to rent in Brooklyn, primarily seraching in the Prospect Heights, Park Slope, and Fort Greene neighborhoods…
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minasimon
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago
Plaster Medallion
We removed the drop ceilings and came across beautiful but damaged wedding cake moldings which we’re having replaced. However, we’re desperately looking for a source…
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zlt99
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Leaking from the House Next Door
We just re-did our roof (complete tear-off) with a highly recommended roofer. When it rained on Sunday, it leaked worse than it did before the…
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ownhs
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
Need doorstop questions for brownstone restoration
I had assumed we would use the standard little stick w rubber tip thingy attached to the baseboard. The contractor pointed out that the door…
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masterbuilder
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Pine flooring for repurposing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9699b5c91b1-.jpg We have a few hundred square feet of pine floor, 4″ and 8.5″ planks, available for pickup immediately in Brooklyn. We repurposed several hundred…
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