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hmcghee
in Conversion 9 years and 9 months ago
Conversion of 1-family house in historic district, brooklyn to 2-family unit
Hello, 1) Is it possible to convert a landmarked single family 3 story, row-house to a 2-family, in a historic neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens?…
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Springs
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
History of Long Island Railroad - good for history buffs, geeks, etc
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/vital/access/services/Download/aql:340/SOURCE1?view=true
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Springs
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
History of Long Island Railroad - good for history buffs, geeks, etc
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/vital/access/services/Download/aql:340/SOURCE1?view=true
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EJR
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Iron Work Prices
I’ve bid out an iron work job and gotten two wildly diverging quotes. I had the feeling the low quote was too low, but the…
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EJR
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Iron Work Prices
I’ve bid out an iron work job and gotten two wildly diverging quotes. I had the feeling the low quote was too low, but the…
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nstewart
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Antique/ Vintage matching server and curio cabinet & 1950's tv for sale.
Hello Brownstoners! For sale are three pieces in search of a new home. The mahogany server/ buffet and curio/ china cabinet are a matched pair.…
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nstewart
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Antique/ Vintage matching server and curio cabinet & 1950's tv for sale.
Hello Brownstoners! For sale are three pieces in search of a new home. The mahogany server/ buffet and curio/ china cabinet are a matched pair.…
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mblevine
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
A Packet for New Board Members of Cooperatives
I made an introduction packet for new Board members of Cooperative buildings to help them ease into the transition of being on a Board. In…
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mblevine
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
A Packet for New Board Members of Cooperatives
I made an introduction packet for new Board members of Cooperative buildings to help them ease into the transition of being on a Board. In…
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skeer126
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Decks
Hey guys, i am getting ready to put a walkout on to my parlor level floor in bed stuy and need a reliable deck installer…
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mgalstyan
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Price Friendly Rennovations Possible ?
Hello Everyone ! I’m new to the world of brownstone renovating. Any/all advice will be welcome. I’ve been doing research the past few weeks to…
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kperksewlley
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
architect - do you have to keep working with one after the plans are approved?
I have a terrible architect. but the plans are almost approved. once it is approved I don’t want to ever work with him again. but,…
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shalamoosha
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Dealing with a hoarder in a condo
I am looking for advice on dealing with a hoarder whose apartment is likely a fire hazard, is the source a mice, flies and foul…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
FREE Antique Wooden Pocket Shutters. Just pick'em up
> 1 set of two-tier bi-fold shutters for 3 windows. 4 shutters per window x 3 windows = 12 shutters. Fits window about 75“ H…
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Experience with Virgo Iron Works on Grand Avenue?
Does anyone have any experience using Virgo Iron Works (on Grand Ave. in Brooklyn)? Considering using them for a project and would like to hear…
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rwood
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Construction damage from next door. What should I do?
I noticed that next door came thru my wall. I’m contacting the new owner today to report this to him. I’m more concerned about structural…
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murbard
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Roof style cellar hatch door
I have two cellar doors on my brownstone, one next to the stoop and one in the backyard. They’re the flat kind, like a metal…
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mgalstyan
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Rental Unit In Brownstone
For those with experience on the topic – do you find that placing a rental unit on the garden floor allows you to charge a…
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