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olive
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard basketball enclosure?
A neighbor is turning his entire brownstone backyard into a basketball court. Twenty-foot poles are going up to support overhead netting. Is this legal? (We’re…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
Electrician License
I am looking for information on Thour Wiring. They provide electricians. I am having trouble locating their license. The electricians name is Craig. They have…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
Electrician License
I am looking for information on Thour Wiring. They provide electricians. I am having trouble locating their license. The electricians name is Craig. They have…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
Licensed Electrician
How do I check the credentials of an electrician? I want to make sure the guy is legit with no bad history. How do I…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
Licensed Electrician
How do I check the credentials of an electrician? I want to make sure the guy is legit with no bad history. How do I…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago
Need Exterior Painter Recommendation
Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…
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nyc0411
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
What is this architectural iron element called? (Found aound door entrances) (Where would I find it for purchase?)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f921b2ac58f7-.jpg In addition to the photo attached, I have five photos for view – see the links below. Does anyone know the name of this…
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kls
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Attic Fan Installation
We have a finished attic level that is used as an office, but it gets hot. We have 2 small windows, but was thinking of…
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olive
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard basketball enclosure?
A neighbor is turning his entire brownstone backyard into a basketball court. Twenty-foot poles are going up to support overhead netting. Is this legal? (We’re…
0
nyc0411
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
What is this architectural iron element called? (Found aound door entrances) (Where would I find it for purchase?)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f921b2ac58f7-.jpg In addition to the photo attached, I have five photos for view – see the links below. Does anyone know the name of this…
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EcoBrooklyn
in Roofers 13 years and 4 months ago
Green Roof in a Landmarks Area?
Hello, I have a client who wants us to install a green roof on his home, which is in a landmarks area. The roof is…
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widthom
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
Pocket Door Hardware / Latch
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9084c5df073-.jpg I have a pocket door to my powder room with the very standard latch pictured here – which is very unreliable in a household…
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Oxygen
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 4 months ago
Slightly Unusual Lock: Where to Buy?
I want to install a lock for an interior hallway that is accessed via a single French door. The door hardware is from the 1920’s.…
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xistent
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR LAND USE ATTORNEY
Need someone who is familiar with Brooklyn residential zoning and usage laws. Thanks
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ejalbk
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 4 months ago
Attorney for Sale of a Multi-Family Bldg?
I have a real estate attorney, but he recently joined one of the midtown mega firms and both prices and service have gone in an…
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monkey1
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 4 months ago
Management Fees for a 3 unit building?
Hello, I have a three unit building, ground floor retail with two apartments upstairs in brownstone Brooklyn and am considering a relocation. What would be…
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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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brownstonebiff
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
Last advice before we break up with the archictect
I posted here two weeks ago and you all were very helpful. We went over our expectations again, and were promised a set of construction…
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ktm6
in Financial Services 13 years and 4 months ago
need financial planner for considering purchase of bstone
We are considering the purchase of a legal 2 family brownstone. Looking for a financial planner who can help us map out how this fits…
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kutterkan
in Government 14 years ago
What to do about ECB violation for neighbor's standing water?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e454f669555f-.jpg We received an environmental control board violation for standing water in our backyard. Problem is, we don’t have an issue with standing water. Our…
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