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stuyheights

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Has anyone ever used Kevin Morgan for their facade or stoop?

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jrkeat

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

3 ft high deck rules

I’m interested in building a deck. The exit to it is 4 ft above the ground, so a 3 ft deck will work fine. It…

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rentrix

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Land survey and zoning analysis

I have a couple of questions about a DOB zoning analysis I’m looking at. The Description of Request mentions, “The actual lot coverage is 57%…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Lead Testing of Tap Water

Our building is considering having the tap water tested for lead. Any recs of a vendor for this and cost estimate? Can this be done…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Two family home insurance

Hello, I’m selling my condo, and buying a two-fam in Bushwick. We use Lemonade for insurance now, but they don’t cover two-fams. Any recommendations on…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Two family home insurance

Hello, I’m selling my condo, and buying a two-fam in Bushwick. We use Lemonade for insurance now, but they don’t cover two-fams. Any recommendations on…

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michellemillarfisher

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Architect for Deck Project

Looking to install a deck over garage in Sunset Park and would like to work with an architect for design, DOB approval and to oversee…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

merry_luvs_ny

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Offer: Rigid board insulation

I have four extra sheets of rigid fiberglass foam insulation (4×8 feet, R13). Free to anyone who can pick up. [20181003_100558](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7Op5:20181003_100558.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

mjkelly

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

How to evict tenant/super from illegal basement apartment

The super has stopped paying rent for 2 months, how can I remove him from the house? Anyone have a lawyer recommendation.

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merry_luvs_ny

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Offer: Rigid board insulation

I have four extra sheets of rigid fiberglass foam insulation (4×8 feet, R13). Free to anyone who can pick up. [20181003_100558](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7Op5:20181003_100558.jpg.jpg)

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BigD

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Exterior common Wall repair -

This is a little hard to explain but bear with me. I live in a row house in bay ridge. My easterly common wall runs…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

slopester

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Wood Floor Repair

Hi Brownstoner, I have a 3 family brick townhouse and was looking for someone who could replace some of the boards in the floor in…

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slopester

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Wood Floor Repair

Hi Brownstoner, I have a 3 family brick townhouse and was looking for someone who could replace some of the boards in the floor in…

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kevrob

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Electrician for a bunch of small jobs

Anybody have a good rec on an electrician who might be interested in a bunch of small jobs that all together make a decent day…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

rentrix

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Land survey and zoning analysis

I have a couple of questions about a DOB zoning analysis I’m looking at. The Description of Request mentions, “The actual lot coverage is 57%…

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mikejohnson

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

recommending our wonderful, super-professional nanny

We are recommending our daughter’s nanny, for whom we don’t have enough hours any more now that our daughter is in preschool five days a…

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mikejohnson

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

recommending our wonderful, super-professional nanny

We are recommending our daughter’s nanny, for whom we don’t have enough hours any more now that our daughter is in preschool five days a…

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eman134

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

tub refinish

anyone have a recommendation for a clawfoot tub refinisher…they need to strip off two previous refinishes from 20 years ago which are peeling away

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eman134

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

tub refinish

anyone have a recommendation for a clawfoot tub refinisher…they need to strip off two previous refinishes from 20 years ago which are peeling away

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baba

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

ISO: Large Antique Bluestone

This is a stretch – but I’m looking for three pieces of large antique/reclaimed bluestone. Dimensions 42×72 or greater. Please email c11217@gmail

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