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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Advertise on the side of my property?

My house is the first property on the block, adjacent to 4th ave, in Sunset Park. I want to allow companies to place ads/billboards on…

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Lucy

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Air Rights/development

We own a brownstone that is adjacent to a large multi-family on a 50″ lot. Their FAR is 1.26 out of 2. We are concerned…

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Updated 8 years ago

randolph

in General Discussion 8 years ago

PEA GRAVEL FOR MY GARDEN

Anyone know of a company that will deliver a large quantity of pea gravel to my back yard? I am trying to avoid having to…

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cmadaio

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Gas pipes

We’ve been told that we will need to install new gas lines (pipes) for our renovation of the top two floors of our 4-story brownstone.…

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Updated 8 years ago

citytime79

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Fabricator for glass room divider with doors recommendations?

Would appreciate a metal fabricator that can make a glass room divider with doors for a loft. I have been trouble finding or looking up…

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Updated 8 years ago

wubmtqsovetna

in Exteriors 8 years ago

Construction specialists

Hi, we are looking for specialists that can a) restore a broken out tile on the front of our brownstone and b) someone who can…

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Updated 8 years ago

Lucy

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Air Rights/development

We own a brownstone that is adjacent to a large multi-family on a 50″ lot. Their FAR is 1.26 out of 2. We are concerned…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

DEP Insurance for Sewer or Water Line

I had a recent experience with my aunts house in Queens and wanted to see if anyone else could shed some light on their experience.…

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Updated 8 years ago

Allan78

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Building a Vestibule/Entryway?

Do any of you have experience in constructing a vestibule for your front entrance? If so, or even if you’re considering it (or even tearing…

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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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meme2

in General Discussion 8 years ago

LP 's free stoop alert

LP classical, instrumentals, ethnic folk records FOR FREE on stoop 361 Degraw between smith & hoyt street. Take as many as you want.

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meme2

in General Discussion 8 years ago

LP 's free stoop alert

LP classical, instrumentals, ethnic folk records FOR FREE on stoop 361 Degraw between smith & hoyt street. Take as many as you want.

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alexisf

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Insurance to do work in a co-op

Hi, I live in a 200 unit prewar coop. Recently the Board has published new insurance requirements for any alterations or removals. Basic liability is…

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alexisf

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Insurance to do work in a co-op

Hi, I live in a 200 unit prewar coop. Recently the Board has published new insurance requirements for any alterations or removals. Basic liability is…

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mile222

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Kick plates or not?

What’s your thoughts on kick plates on front doors? Do they help? We currently don’t have them but are considering it as part of a…

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Updated 8 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Shutters and pocket doors

Selling 2 sets of brownstone window shutters and a set of pocket doors. They are in Greenpoint- the shutters measure- 82 inches tall and 20…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Shutters and pocket doors

Selling 2 sets of brownstone window shutters and a set of pocket doors. They are in Greenpoint- the shutters measure- 82 inches tall and 20…

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owest

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Any Recommendations for Exterior Painting for Hardie Board Exterior?

Could anyone recommend a painter to repaint the exterior of a wood frame house that has a hardie board exterior? Thank you.

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owest

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Any Recommendations for Exterior Painting for Hardie Board Exterior?

Could anyone recommend a painter to repaint the exterior of a wood frame house that has a hardie board exterior? Thank you.

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skeer126

in Doors & Windows 8 years ago

In search for entry double doors...

Anyone know where I can score a set of double entry exterior doors for my brownstone. Measurements are roughly 25 inches per door x 96…

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Updated 8 years ago

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