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bk_homeslice
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Score Construction
Has anyone used them for any projects? If so, can you please provide feedback? Thanks
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ajrendon
in Doors 11 years and 6 months ago
Local place to buy door hardware?
Hi all, Anyone know of a place in the city where I can get a good front door mortise lock set and hinges? I usually…
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firsthouse
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
French Drain
Looking for someone who has used a French drain to stop leak in basement in order to get recommendation for someone to install. Thank you
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kaiapapaya
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Replacement Dome
I have a skylight to the cellar and the plexi is cracked. Who can repair this? I am not sure if I can get the…
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someonecalleddob
in Home Buying 10 years and 1 month ago
Past post-possession. Eviction process.
Hi all. I recently closed on a property with a post possession agreement. At closing they prepaid the agreed time they would vacate the premises.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tiny Toilet
We’re renovating a very small bathroom and are hoping to find a 10″ rough-in toilet that’s only ~24″ (or less!) deep. We’ve found such toilets…
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rhjmem
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago
new windows
I want to replace existing white double hung vinyl windows in a two family brick townhouse. Would like to us black double hung Windows that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Park slope rents
We are renting out a 2 bedroom around 860 Sq Ft for $2,800 (includes water & heat). The lease is expiring in the summer. We…
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matyas
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
How do I find out if there is a break in the chain of title?
This brownstone belonged to my g-grandfather. His daughter, my mother, is still alive, but remembers nothing about it. But it appears in census records. There…
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zimmemail
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Suburbs To the Slope With Kids: Safe?
Hi all. I’m considering leaving the suburbs to settle into Park Slope. I have one child that’s school-age and one that is a year old.…
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zimmemail
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Suburbs To the Slope With Kids: Safe?
Hi all. I’m considering leaving the suburbs to settle into Park Slope. I have one child that’s school-age and one that is a year old.…
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Is it legal to rent out garden/basement floor in a one-family townhouse?
Seems counterintuitive but this brochure from the HPD seems to say that it can be legal: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdf/PreservationSvcsBrochure_BasementCellar.pdf. Would be grateful if anyone has looked into…
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murbard
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Cluster mailbox in the street?
I recently purchased a new mailbox for my three units brownstone (this USPS approved model 3406D-04BLK from Salsbury industries). While I initially thought I’d just…
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ronaldis
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Interior Insect ID please :/
Hi All, I woke up to a lot of flying insects in my house. They seem to be losing their wings and crawling around the…
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murbard
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Cluster mailbox in the street?
I recently purchased a new mailbox for my three units brownstone (this USPS approved model 3406D-04BLK from Salsbury industries). While I initially thought I’d just…
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guest4
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
I need a great roofing company (with guarantees) ASAP
I have a 1-year old roof, and have already had 2 leaks. I can’t tell where the weak spot is, with the latest leak (small…
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since2002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Seeking Vintage -like tiles for bathroom floor
Re doing my brownstone original bathroom and need to find period appropriate floor tiles. I would like white hex, unglazed. Or unglazed white hex with…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Solid wood double door
We are looking for a new solid wood double door for our house in Bushwick. It probably includes replacing the door frame as well, plus…
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ronaldis
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Interior Insect ID please :/
Hi All, I woke up to a lot of flying insects in my house. They seem to be losing their wings and crawling around the…
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Is it legal to rent out garden/basement floor in a one-family townhouse?
Seems counterintuitive but this brochure from the HPD seems to say that it can be legal: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdf/PreservationSvcsBrochure_BasementCellar.pdf. Would be grateful if anyone has looked into…
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