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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
How Long for a Full Renovation/Contractor Suggestions
My wife and I are looking at a full renovation on a 3 story wood frame. All work is interior, no extensions, excavations, etc. We…
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makainyc
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Save the Castle!
Hello Brownstoners, I am writing about a landmarked building, 4302 4th Ave (at 43rd St) in Sunset Park. Some of you might be familiar with…
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roni-solomon
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Smoking synthetic weed in the tree pit...
We’ve been having a real problem with people sitting/gathering in two tree pits in front of my house and smoking synthetic weed. Synthetic weed aka…
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anon200
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Ballpark coop management fees
Our self-managed coop is considering seeking outside management, and we’re just wondering what a ballpark fee for a standard management package would be. Is it…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
non-combustible framing over timber structure
We are planning on raising the a portion of the roof of on our penthouse bulkhead, but seem to have hit a snag with the…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Skylight that meets fall protection guidelines
We want to put in a large skylight in our condo (approx 4×8) and the Board is requesting that include provisions for fall protection. Since…
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 9 years and 10 months ago
Parlor Floor Kitchen in Narrow House - Back or Middle?
I’m getting ready to remodel a narrow single-family house, including putting in a new kitchen on the parlor floor. I was originally planning what seems…
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Mms2222
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Free island with granite top in park slope
We removed an island in our kitchen for additional space and need to get rid of or donate, the pieces. It’s in good shape if…
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Mms2222
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Free island with granite top in park slope
We removed an island in our kitchen for additional space and need to get rid of or donate, the pieces. It’s in good shape if…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
FS Stainless Steel Thermador Keep Hot Shelf Never Used/Still in Box
$125 Never used, retails for $349. Stainless steel 30″ still in box. Thermador Keep Hot Shelf. Convenient shelf allows dishes to keep hot at serving…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
FS Stainless Steel Thermador Keep Hot Shelf Never Used/Still in Box
$125 Never used, retails for $349. Stainless steel 30″ still in box. Thermador Keep Hot Shelf. Convenient shelf allows dishes to keep hot at serving…
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DonWiss
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
My website on Brooklyn parquetry floor borders
For the past year I have been visiting houses in Brooklyn taking pictures of the floors. I go to open houses and take house tours.…
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JJDPE
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Is a mosquito and bug free garden possible?
Mosquito and bug free garden? Any tips on how we should design our garden to minimize these mutant BK mosquitoes? No trees is one I’m…
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bqeresident1
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 10 months ago
Moving Exterior Door - Alt. 1 v. Alt 2
Hi All – Question on permits. Anyone know if moving the location of an exterior door would require an Alt. 1 or Alt. 2 permit.…
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glarph
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Trash Bins--Good News!
I had your standard wooden trash enclosures at my house and got dinged by Landmarks Preservation for it. They told me they had to go…
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iceberg
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Triangular Lot
Is anyone familiar with zoning regulations in regards to triangular-shaped lots- 1) In specific, how do you calculate lot areas for purposes of FAR regulation?…
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is there any way to access the forum archives?
I tried to look up past subjects and came up empty handed
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freckles1
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Vinyl vs Red Cedar vs Hardie siding
I would be interested in Forum participants’ opinions about siding choices and the details of options that you chose for your siding project, e.g. underlying…
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