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stevennn
in Permits 14 years ago
CONCRETE WORK NOT AUTHORIZED - CONCRETE PLACEMENT, FORMWORK,
What is the meaning of the phrase “STEEL REINFORCING NOT PERMITTED” on a permit? Is it to reinforce concrete with steel, or to reinforce steel…
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Edkay
in Flooring 14 years ago
Wood Floors
I have a 3-family house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. After renovating one of the apartments, I have decided to refinish the living room and bedroom floors.…
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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Deck dilemma
Thanks for comments on my previous deck query. We have a bigger dilemma. We have a 1-story extension with a deck on top. The extension…
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kissiffer4
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago
Roof rights - Need some advice
Hi, We live on the top two floors of a brownstone in NYC and we are in the process of obtaining ‘roof rights’ from the…
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likemike
in Other 14 years ago
Can anyone recommend a good debris hauler for Brooklyn?
I have around 200 bags of 50lb dirt that needs to be hauled out from my backyard. Are there any companies in the city that…
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lapinagile
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Anyone have Brooklyn This Old House episodes?
Hi all, I’ve been searching everywhere for the 2009 This Old House episodes featuring a renovation of a Prospect Heights brownstone. Can’t find them on…
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esther
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Roof Extension
Hello I am looking for an experienced general contractor who has years of experience with roof extensions, roof decks and bath and kitchen renos. Need…
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stephanie
in Doors 14 years ago
FRENCH DOOR for sale - Best offer
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df40410a0dcc- Interior French Doors glass panes
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glarph
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Recommendation for Rental Broker
Hi BStoners, It’s summer rental season and all my graduate students are moving on. I’m not trying to be lazy about finding renters–I’m on an…
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adb
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Bell Contracting-good? Stanley the Carpenter - bad.
Has anyone had experience with Brooklyn based contractor Bell Contracting? We’re looking to do stucco on the back of our house. I can warn you…
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tracyj
in Co-Op Related 14 years ago
What's considered reasonable co-op maintenance?
Apologies in advance … I’m sure this is probably a silly question … but what is considered high maintenance on a co-op unit? I’ve been…
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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Deck dilemma
Thanks for comments on my previous deck query. We have a bigger dilemma. We have a 1-story extension with a deck on top. The extension…
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Liani
in Doors 14 years ago
TWO (2) Interior Doors with Frames /Hardware for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df60ba25832f- We just took down the walls that held these two relatively new doors in our home. They are in excellent condition – (just require…
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kls
in General Contractors 14 years ago
Stair Railings
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to build/install new stair railings? Need 3-4 flights in total (may be able to just repair 1 of…
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BrooklynCouch
in History 14 years ago
What happened to building (now parking lot) Between 171 and 209 Lincoln Pl.
Is there any chance anyone reading this has been in Park Slope long enough to know what became of the building that was between 171…
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Brooklynista
in Fencing 14 years ago
Fencing Contractor?
Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable and reasonably priced fencing contractor? The job is really very small. We’re only talking a wood fence to run…
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pcvhaiti
in Taxes 14 years ago
Property Tax Implication of Gut Renovation
Can anyone speak generally to how property taxes change with renovations. Am looking around and have seen both a (near) shell and a then also…
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hjr
in Flooring 14 years ago
Has anyone used 1800woodfloors and resolved a problem job?
They are unlicensed by department of consumer affairs and are not responsive to the poor workman ship of job. Help
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