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vszqjrbctm
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Best place in BK to purchase vegetable seedlings?
We’re going beyond the Home Depot staples of tomatoes & peppers and are looking to plant things like Broccoli, Eggplant, etc. Recommendations for nurseries or…
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jenniferrodstrom
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 1 month ago
Work Without Permit Violation - Expediter / Firm advice to help cure
First post here. I was investigated and was slapped with a Work Without Permit Violation for removing a non-load bearing interior wall and capping plumbing…
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stickerhappy
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 1 month ago
Adding stairs to combine / duplex apartments - to code?
We have thought about adding a set of stairs to combine two apartments that are on top of eachother. Both apartments will retain their main…
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mr.-michael
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Looking for victorian brownstone entry doors
anyone have or know where i can get exterior brownstone doors not too expensive?
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melregan
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Architect, interior designer or contractor? Or a combo?
Hi. I’d like to remodel my kitchen. I’m interested in a new layout, not simply tearing out old cabinets/appliances and replacing them with new ones.…
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grant.binder
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Construction dust coming into my house
A house next door (previously abandoned) is being gutted and the dust is coming straight into my house and my tenant’s apartment – not to…
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grant.binder
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Construction dust coming into my house
A house next door (previously abandoned) is being gutted and the dust is coming straight into my house and my tenant’s apartment – not to…
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vszqjrbctm
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Best place in BK to purchase vegetable seedlings?
We’re going beyond the Home Depot staples of tomatoes & peppers and are looking to plant things like Broccoli, Eggplant, etc. Recommendations for nurseries or…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
FOR SALE: 10 Piece Antique Mahogany Dining Room Set
Looking for a quick sale. Set includes table with two self storing leaves, Breakfront , sideboard and server, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs.…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
FOR SALE: 10 Piece Antique Mahogany Dining Room Set
Looking for a quick sale. Set includes table with two self storing leaves, Breakfront , sideboard and server, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs.…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Marble Fireplace Mantel for Sale
I am selling this beautiful hand carved mantel in carrara marble. Comes from a Victorian house that was built in the second half of the…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Marble Fireplace Mantel for Sale
I am selling this beautiful hand carved mantel in carrara marble. Comes from a Victorian house that was built in the second half of the…
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BrownstonerConcierge
in Plumbing 10 years and 1 month ago
User request: birds in the bathroom vent?
Someone has asked for help with chirping birds behind their bathroom vent. So far, we haven’t found someone who can help. Any suggestions? Here’s what…
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kcc414
in Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
What AM I allowed to do without an architect, permit, and/or LPC approval???
Is there some sort of list that explains what we are allowed to do on OUR house without hiring an architect, filling for permits and/or…
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cmartinez150
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Cost for window box installation
I recently purchased iron window boxes weighing approximately 20/25 lbs. I looked on the forum for recommendations on anyone who installs window boxes. After contacting…
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tristianismyrealtor
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Window replacement
I’m looking for someone to replace upper floor windows (about 12) in historic district brownstone. Here are my questions. Does everyone really get landmarks permit?…
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tristianismyrealtor
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Window replacement
I’m looking for someone to replace upper floor windows (about 12) in historic district brownstone. Here are my questions. Does everyone really get landmarks permit?…
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guest4
in Garden 10 years and 1 month ago
Compost tumbler give away (UWS)
We’ve been dropping off our compost at the greenmarket instead of composting at home. We are looking to give our compost tumbler to a new…
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