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brooklynhouselove
in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago
Patio Furniture Recommendation?
Can anyone recommend a place (other than Lowes/Home Depot) in Brooklyn where I can get a nice patio conversation set or an outdoor sofa? We…
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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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stayathomedad1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 4 months ago
I really need a referral for spinkler inspection.
My spinkler has never been inspected. So I just don’t want to randomly pick anyone. So is ther anyone you might suggest?
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klarkash
in Permits 13 years and 4 months ago
Update/create 2 fam. C of O - process/pitfalls?
Considering buying a brownstone in Brooklyn. Property has no C of O, which I am told is not uncommon for a house of its age.…
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steveyp
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 4 months ago
looking for highend plasterer and painter
repairs and painting hallway
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Kateruba
in Glass 13 years and 4 months ago
Glazing / glass contractor recommendations?
Hello everyone, I am planning to do glass flooring on my future deck and looking for someone to do the installation of the glass blocks.…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
SEARCHING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for some pavers to make a small area in garden, approximately 50 square feet. Anybody have any pavers or stones they want to…
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grotesasso
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
plumbing work done that was not on the plan
Got the plumbing write off on the C of O. Plan inspector came and noticed there was additioanl plumbing work done but it wasn’t on…
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NYCUrbanista
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 8 months ago
Cadman Towers
I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community since my internet research abilities have failed me. I am currently on the list for a co-operative…
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dylan621
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago
Shade Options for a Deck
We have a deck off our living room that we need to shade somehow without cutting off the great natural light to our living room. At…
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peopleupstairs
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Handyman / GC
I am looking for referrals for someone who is in between a handyman and a general contractor. I would like to remove a closet and…
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BoerumHill
in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago
Brownstoner mobile?
Is there an app to read Brownstoner on a mobile device?
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brooklynhouselove
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago
Painting vs. Staining a wooden deck?
What is the difference? I want to paint the floor of the deck in my yard. Can I just buy exterior paint in Mahogany or…
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CGar
in Permits 13 years and 4 months ago
Risks of Buying Condo without Permits for Prior Renovations
It turns out that, without obtaining permits, the Sellers of a condo that I have been negotiating to buy closed off the cathedral ceiling over the living…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 4 months ago
Looking for reliable cleaning person
Hi all, Looking for a reliable, trustworthy cleaning person to come in once a week to clean our unit in Bed Stuy. Does anyone have…
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slopegirl
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
we need an architect
someone willing to do things on a budget, not one of these million dollar gut types, though I know it will cost real money. our…
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dylan621
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago
Shade Options for a Deck
We have a deck off our living room that we need to shade somehow without cutting off the great natural light to our living room. At…
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snarkolepctic
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
How long to get DOB permits using an expeditor?
We’re not changing the C of O, Architect is self certifying the drawings. He keeps saying we will get the permits “quickly” but I would…
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