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mouster728
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Community Garden Volunteer Days
This summer, the first Saturday of every month is NEW VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at GreenSpace on Fourth Community Garden! Come join us at 11 am on…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Next Door Deed Transfer Strangeness - Question
So, the house next door to mine has been vacant for a few years. The seller of mine had told me that years ago there…
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christabelgough
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
C of O for house that does not have one
Hello- we are looking at a house that is configured as a 2 family, taxed that way, and has been set up as two duplexes…
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bklynbrokers
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Bed stuy: cleaning lady
Hi – I am looking for a reliable cleaning lady that I can trust in Bed-Stuy.. I am looking for someone that can do a…
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kaiapapaya
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Lead in soil?
So our backyard, and most of our neighbors have concrete. Dating back to the maybe the 60’s. I have been removing portions when I feel…
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an-architect-in-brooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
50/50 Condos and Co-ops Question
Curious about the wisdom and dynamics of buying into a 50/50 2-unit condo or co-op. Any experiences/advice/thoughts would be helpful!
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PeterPJB
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 10 months ago
Stain Glass
I need a person to repair an existing arch (1863) and add pieces that are missing as well as a new stained glass transom over…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Brick Molding
Can anyone recommend a guy or company who can install brick molding around our windows?
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swalsh844
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Brooklyn wood shop Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill
Where can I get wood cut? I just need simple cuts made to 2×4’s and such. I just moved to Brooklyn. Thanks.
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swalsh844
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Brooklyn wood shop Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill
Where can I get wood cut? I just need simple cuts made to 2×4’s and such. I just moved to Brooklyn. Thanks.
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Brick Molding
Can anyone recommend a guy or company who can install brick molding around our windows?
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
renovations that require sprinklers?
We own a four story three family building w an owners garden duplex with two floor-throughs above. If we flip to an owners triplex and…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
renovations that require sprinklers?
We own a four story three family building w an owners garden duplex with two floor-throughs above. If we flip to an owners triplex and…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Basement legality question
Can someone explain to me how this house has a legal basement apartment? It was an Alt 2 renovation filed by Schnall. The house looks…
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reesysimone
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 10 months ago
Steam boiler replacement
Hi there, Full disclaimer: My brownstone is in Manhattan not Brooklyn so I hope I’m not breaching etiquette by posting here. My wife was born…
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barbcny
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for a good fence company?
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Coal Chute
We are thinking about closing up our coal chute. It leaks water and we don’t really use it. Any arguments against keeping it? I know…
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Sheffey
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
WHO REALLY OWNS THE PROPERTY? Old titles, deeds and surveys
Hey folks! I believe that a garage next to my property may belong to me. The certificate of occupancy is in my file with my…
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