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chauncey
in General Discussion 8 years ago
PLANT SALE APRIL 14
Spring plant Sale at 311 16th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue, 11:00-3:00 Spring annuals, herbs, small evergreens, ferns, shrubs and more.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cost of stairs to backyard?
Hi, we recently bought a brownstone and want to create access to backyard from the parlor floor. A full-on deck may be out of reach…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Illegal to park in my own driveway?
My lawyer tells me that I am not allowed to park in my own driveway in front of my garage in Brooklyn. I have been…
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rwood
in Plumbing 8 years ago
In between floors plumbing, who do I call?
Hello, Our tenants Clawfoot plumbing pipe that joins into the floor and sends the dirty water to the waste line is cracked in the tile…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Leaking sprinkler main
Hi, our sprinkler main is leaking in the basement. Has anyone ever had to replace/fix one of these? If so, any recommendations for a good…
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gwan
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Artificial Lawn Installation
We are going to install an artificial lawn in our backyard to replace a dead patch that is now a mud pit. According to the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New Perfection white enamel stove with oven
Hello, Im new to this, just broke my foot and so Im doing some research to ease the boredom, We recently purchased a church built…
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vnatymwwjszje
in Renovation 8 years ago
condo conversion
Is it difficult to convert an empty brownstone to a condo?
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bkbuy3
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Co-op sprinkler test
What are the annual sprinkler test requirements for a small self managed co-op totalling 10 units 5 stories tall? We have a sprinkler system throughout…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need architect for small project.
Hello, I need a recommendation for an architect for a small, uncomplicated job – I have to restore my attached garage due to DOB violation,…
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suebklyn
in Exteriors 8 years ago
Stoop Repair Advice
The underwriter for my home owners insurance is asking that I repair the cracked concrete ledge where the gate on my front stoop is. Does…
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randolph
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Public School Madness
In the past few week public schools and charter schools have conducted their lotteries and offers have been extended to students for the 2018-19 school…
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dumbogirl
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 1 month ago
window cleaners?
Hi everyone, Looking for a reliable window cleaning service for our brownstone — any recommendations? Thanks!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can I demo wall myself?
If I have a permit for the work and hire for the asbestos inspection, can I take down walls myself or do I need to…
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randolph
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Public School Madness
In the past few week public schools and charter schools have conducted their lotteries and offers have been extended to students for the 2018-19 school…
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jjackss88
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Steam vacuum good for steaming clothes? (dumb question)
Hello all! I have very dumb question but i haven’t found any other derp person like me in google to have my answer. Can i…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need architect for small project.
Hello, I need a recommendation for an architect for a small, uncomplicated job – I have to restore my attached garage due to DOB violation,…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Stoop Repair Advice
The underwriter for my home owners insurance is asking that I repair the cracked concrete ledge where the gate on my front stoop is. Does…
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