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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
skylight tax rebate
In a post last November bored at work mentioned a rebate for the purchase and installation of energy efficient skylights……anyone have more information?
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anne_shaner
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Sprinkler requirement confusion
I am so confused about the sprinkler requirement for townhouses. I’ve spoken with four architects now, all experienced in renovating BK townhouses, and two say…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone flooring
Anyone recommend someone to sand and stain wood flooring? Also can you share some before and after pics?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Electrician's problems with new DOB site - suggestions for help? Expediter?
Selling a house, having this problem: permits for a 2012 electrical job filed but not closed out. The electrician is trying to refile, but says…
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beatalanza
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Legalizing bathroom
I am interested in purchasing a unit in an 1850s brownstone and I see on DOB’s website that the seller recently hired a master plumber…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 6 months ago
Builders Risk/Hazard Insurance Recommendations?
Hi there – I am in the process of (fingers crossed) closing on a townhouse property that will undergo a major gut rehab. I am…
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demetrioustefani
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Fire Rated Housing for Recessed Lights
Hi Brownstoners, I’m hoping someone can offer some insight here. We are renovating a townhouse and my architect has just informed me I will have…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
2 unit condo - Tax Class 1 or 2
Does anyone know for certainty whether a 2 unit condominium is a Tax Class 1 property or Tax Class 2? Thank you.
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elhadjib21
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Coop Breach of Lease: Sue or Withhold Maintenance?
I recently bought and renovated a unit in a multi-building coop. The windows were either broken/nonexistent or barely attached to the wall with gaping holes…
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hkapstein
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Stripping/Sanding doors
I came across some old interior doors I would like to try to refinish(paint). I tested one for lead paint with a test kit and…
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nyc0411
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
help me buy the rights to build a rooftop house
I’m looking for someone who can help me buy the rights to build a small home and deck on top of the roof of a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HELP WITH EXISTING MUD ROOM PROOF FOR DOB FILING
I’m am stuck in the permit application process trying to prove the legal interior condition of a small mud room out the back of my…
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neilw
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Simple Cabinet Construction
I saw this simple builtin cabinet on one of the Brownstone Boys posts and realized I could use something like this. Anyone have a recommendation…
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ny11231
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Need Recommendation for Really Good Exterminator
Would greatly appreciate recommendations for someone effective with mice and roaches. Nothing we’re bought at the hardware store has done the job.
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
finding vaccine in Brooklyn for elderly parents
anyone have any luck finding appointments for the vaccine in Brooklyn? I have been checking here hourly with no luck at all https://covid19.nychealthandhospitals.org/UnaffiliatedHealthCareWorkers and here…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
putting a washer and dryer on 3rd floor unit of multiple family
planning on putting a washer and dryer on 3rd floor unit of multiple family. Anything I should consider before doing this? Will noise be an…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Help Needed! Back Deck Repair on Brooklyn Brownstone
I purchased a house in Bed Stuy in early 2019 that was completely gut renovated by a developer. Overall they did a fantastic job inside…
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neelazermi
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Question about 'lateral support' needed for a center beam
This is actually not for a brownstone, it’s only a 1.5 storey home, about 30Lx25W footprint. It’s connected to another building (same address) with no…
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athenadm
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Original Brownstone Entry Doors with Original Glass
These are my original doors that I am happy to give away to anyone interested. They need work. Two doors and the transom. [Doors](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Wg6d:doors.jpg.jpg) [Transom](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:b7Ef:transom.jpg.jpg)
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elhadjib21
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Double Farmhouse Sink Wanted? (Cheap!)
They sent me the wrong sink and told me to keep it. Trying to get rid of it. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Empire-Industries-Tosca-33-in-x-20-in-White-Double-Offset-Bowl-Tall/1001572070?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-kab-_-google-_-pla-_-188-_-soskitchensinks-_-1001572070-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3smABhCjARIsAKtrg6LP0w7zeWTkhjOot7pfyvWHsc66vE8rxQ9d8cBKRW7b7g0Td07iFgQaAoeCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Includes everything but the cutting board.…
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