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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Free: 3 sets of white faux wood blinds
I should have measured twice! Free, 3 sets of custom blinds that, unfortunately, are just a bit too wide to fit the bay window in…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 4 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 4 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 4 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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greenbanc
in Insurance 10 years and 4 months ago
Insurance for townhouse
I am currently insuring my 1879 townhouse through Chubb. It is extremely expensive, over 8,000/ year. Add to that flood insurance from another insurer (not…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 4 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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soundhoner
in Metalwork 10 years and 4 months ago
Replacement of window gates with those that can swing open
I need to replace just the bars of just one of my bedroom windows with the type that swing open and closed. It’s a bank…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 4 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 4 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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brooklyn72
in General Contractors 10 years and 4 months ago
FIre department requirements
I have a 4-family house in Brooklyn. My understanding is that the fire department will have to conduct an inspection annually of the sprinkler system.…
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jleckner
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
New light system for hallway and stairs and kitchen !
I found this deal online for Safely Transforms your outlet cover into a Convenient night light. Easy-to-install sleek, and energy-efficient design. http://www.lowvoltagesupply.com/prod…s01-sr-101.htm Is this worth…
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shurafa
in Building Code 10 years and 5 months ago
1 Family, 4 Story Brownstone Conversion. Sprinkler Requirements?
What are the sprinkler requirements for a 4 story brownstone that currently does not have a C of O. The plan is to do a…
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samtsegaye
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 11 months ago
amendment to DOB approved plans necessary?
Hi, We are gut renovating a 2 family townhouse. Renovation work is currently in progress and is being carried out in accordance with the DOB…
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storefrontstarlet
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Using Citi Habitats to rent apartment
I know that I am the dumb one here for using an agency to rent my apartment and for forgetting what I had signed away…
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iiskunk
in Construction 10 years and 5 months ago
Risks and hazards of construction
What are the common risks and hazards in construction and what should contractors do to avoid or reduce it?
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sqhaexgkh
in Decorative 10 years and 11 months ago
Old Wallpaper
Just curious if anyone has seen this type of wall paper before? I want to get an idea of its age.
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castafiore002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Has anyone here opened the back of a brownstone into glass doors?
Hello, My wife and I want to remove some bricks from the back wall of our garden level and replace them with four large French…
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