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Deck length from rear of house
Hello, getting a new deck per my prior posts. Architect is coming over Saturday. I’d like a definitive answer as to how long my deck…
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bqeresident1
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
For Sale - Kartell FL/Y Light - Orange $90
In great condition – http://www.kartell.com/gb/suspension-lamp_cod58016280fc.html [FL%2FY+1-Light+Suspension+Bowl+Pendant](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:QgsD:fl2fy1lightsuspensionbowlpendant.jpg.jpg)
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bqeresident1
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
For Sale - Kartell FL/Y Light - Orange $90
In great condition – http://www.kartell.com/gb/suspension-lamp_cod58016280fc.html [FL%2FY+1-Light+Suspension+Bowl+Pendant](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:QgsD:fl2fy1lightsuspensionbowlpendant.jpg.jpg)
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 7 years and 6 months ago
Hot water heater temp and legionella
They say keep your hot water tank at 140+ to reduce the risk of legionella growth but 120 and under is the safe temp to…
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Allan78
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Soil for Big Backyard Planter
Brownstonistas, We’ve got to fill some large planters (~9.5 cu. yds. and ~3.5 cu. yds.) with soil. The ground is still concrete and the borders…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Deck length from rear of house
Hello, getting a new deck per my prior posts. Architect is coming over Saturday. I’d like a definitive answer as to how long my deck…
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mile222
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Landmark approval required?
We are considering a few changes to our brownstone and would like to understand the landmark requirements and process: – Paint the front doors: It’s…
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jonny.townsend
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Historic Federal Commercial Tax Credit
Hi Everyone, I have a two family brownstone and I am looking into applying for the historic federal commercial as well as NYS homeowner tax…
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wkoqrgvptyvxhlsl
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Original Floor Pickle
Hello, We have a hall that runs from the front entrance to back. The hall was split by a wall by previous owners. The front…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
source for glass mosaic tiles?
Hello, we are looking to use glass mosaic tiles on mesh sheets for a flooring project in our house. I love the tiles that are…
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jennyred
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Air conditioning in rental units following brownstone restoration
Hi. We did a complete brownstone facade restoration last year and are thrilled with the results. However, we have a dilemma regarding air conditioners in…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Not a joke, not a koan: How do you throw away a garbage can?
Ours are wrecked–cracked, handles broken, lids missing–and it’s definitely time to replace. But first I have to figure out how to… I mean, when I…
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randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
weird layout?
I walk past this house all the time and it has been on the market for quite a while now and I have wondered what…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Another Thread but perhaps most important
Could the landlord next sue me for the damage he ordered to have done? First the party wall was removed in the adjacent apartment by…
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randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
weird layout?
I walk past this house all the time and it has been on the market for quite a while now and I have wondered what…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Full Basement Redo
We are about to embark on pouring a new slab (replacing a rat slab so possibly digging down). We would like to do radiant heating…
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namahs
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Stray cats
My neighbor has been feeding stray cats in his backyard, next to me. It was ok for a year but now, it’s become a huge…
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jguarch
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Need Fire Underwriter's Certificate
Hi, can anyone recommend an Electrical Inspector in Brooklyn for this? No new work has been done/filed for so I assume DOB doesn’t have to…
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